Long Island Iced Tea Corp. Announces Participation in the 2017 ECRM Convenience EPPS

Hicksville (Long Island), NY (February 3, 2017) — Long Island Iced Tea Corp. (NasdaqCM: LTEA) (the “Company”), a growth-oriented company focused on the ready-to-drink (“RTD”) tea segment in the beverage industry, today announced that it will participate in the 2017 ECRM Convenience Efficient Program Planning Sessions (“EPPS”) held at the Palm Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada on February 6th through February 9th. Management will be represented by Philip Thomas, Chief Executive Officer, and Julio Ponce, Vice President of Southeast and Latin American Sales.

Convenience EPPS are pre-scheduled private meetings between buyers and sellers in the convenience channel. Beverage, consumable grocery, snack, candy, frozen, dairy, general merchandise, health and beauty care suppliers will present new programs to retailers and distributors from across the country. EPPS allow for more direct discussions around common business objectives to increase productivity, streamline business processes and grow sales.

Phil Thomas commented "following the release of our 18oz pack with upgraded branding, we are looking to accelerate growth in the convenience channel, and the EPPS conference is a great vehicle to kick this off.”

About ECRM

Its mission is to strengthen the business practices of clients by offering unique Efficient Program Planning Sessions that are supported by innovative technology solutions. By making its client base the focal point of its business, ECRM quickly identifies growing trends and changes that are taking place in the industry. With an ear to the ground it finds new and better solutions that can make a difference while continuing to foster a drive for innovation and efficiency in an ever-changing environment. ECRM is passionately committed to providing a truly exceptional client experience in a fun and friendly atmosphere and looks forward to developing solutions that pave a new path for the consumer packaged goods industry. For more information visit, http://ecrm.marketgate.com.

About Long Island Iced Tea Corp.

Headquartered in Long Island, New York, Long Island Iced Tea Corp. operates in the ready-to-drink tea segment of the beverage industry. The Company has developed non-alcoholic, premium iced tea bottled beverages made with quality ingredients that are offered at an affordable price. The Company is currently organized around its flagship brand Long Island Iced Tea®, a premium, ready-to-drink iced tea sold primarily on the East Coast of the United States through a network of regional chains and distributors. The Company’s website is www.longislandicedtea.com.

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Contacts:

For Investors

Phil Thomas

Long Island Iced Tea Corp.

1-855-542-2832

info@longislandteas.com