Europa Sports Products has signed an agreement for the distribution of US-based water brand AQUAhydrate at over 80,000 independent and chain health clubs, gyms and nutrition retail locations.

AQUAhydrate CEO Hal Kravitz said: "Europa’s national footprint is a tremendous complement to our existing DSD network.

"This partnership gives us access to tens of thousands of independent retailers dealing directly with performance-focused consumers."

" AQUAhydrate investor and board member Mark Wahlberg said: "I know firsthand the benefits of training with AQUAhydrate’s unique blend of electrolytes and pH9+.."

Europa Sports Products will distribute a complete range of AQUAhydrate’s electrolyte enhanced, alkaline pH9+ water.

AQUAhydrate will be available in five different packages that include a 500ml, 700ml with sport-cap, 1l, a 1.5l, and a 1gal.

AQUAhydrate investor and board member Mark Wahlberg said: "I know firsthand the benefits of training with AQUAhydrate’s unique blend of electrolytes and pH9+.

"It’s what I use daily in my own fitness regimen, and I can’t wait for Europa to bring it to thousands more health and fitness retailers."

AQUAhydrate is positioned as healthy, better-for-you water brand and is targeted at professional athletes.

Europa Sports Products CEO and co-founder Eric Hillman said: "We’re thrilled to have AQUAhydrate join the Europa family. AQUAhydrate’s unique benefits in the bottled water space give us a great offering for our retailers as well as fitness and health consumers."