TalkingRain expands Sparkling Ice distribution

ISSAQUAH, Wash. — TalkingRain Beverage said it is bringing its Sparkling Ice brand to Kroger stores and the retailer's other supermarket banners.

Sparkling Ice will hit the shelves of Kroger, King Soopers, Ralphs, QFC, Fred Meyer, Frys, Dillons and Smith's across the country. Sparkling Ice, which blends together mountain spring water, fruit juice and carbonation, is available in orange mango, black raspberry, lemon lime, pomegranate berry, pink grapefruit and kiwi strawberry flavors, and in 17-oz. and 1-liter containers.

"This new distribution in Kroger and affiliate stores is a huge step not for just TalkingRain, but [also] for Sparkling Ice as a brand," said Kevin Klock, TalkingRain general manager and SVP. "We are so excited about the rapid growth of Sparkling Ice, as it will enable us to reach a broader, health-conscious demographic."