Synergy Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq:SYBR) today announced that the James Austin Company of Mars, PA, manufacturer of household cleaning products for wholesale and retail sale, and The PHS Group, have entered into an exclusive distribution agreement for the distribution of Austin's products into Dominican Republic and the country of Colombia. The Company plans to distribute the products through arrangements it continues to develop in these markets. PHS believes that Austin's products have the potential to boost its penetration into the target customer base. John Austin, President, Retail Sales, and Earl Barnett, VP Retail Sales, mutually concur: "We look forward to this opportunity to provide to PHS Group a line of quality products that should be an enhancement to their business plan for these markets."

The James Austin Company now produces 23 liquid household cleaning products, turning out approximately 25,000 cases per day. These include bleaches, ammonia products, carpet cleaners, window and windshield solutions, dish and laundry detergents, fabric softeners, and all purpose household cleaners. In addition to the Austin brand, the company produces private label and generic cleaning products for retail and institutional use. The products are marketed on the entire East Coast and in every state east of the Mississippi.

About Synergy Brands

Synergy Brands, Inc. is a holding Company that operates in the wholesale and Internet distribution of consumer goods as well as the retail distribution of premium cigars in the U.S. and Canada. It principally focuses on the sale of nationally known brand name consumer products manufactured by major U.S. manufacturers. The consumer products are concentrated within the Grocery and Health & Beauty Aids (HBA) industries, salon products, designer luxury goods and premium cigars.

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