TULSA, Okla., June 12, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Global Beverage Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB:GBVS) has announced, through its portfolio company, Rudy Beverage, Inc., the company co-founded by University of Notre Dame football legend Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger, that it is rolling out Rudy Revolution(tm), one of the company's line of healthy, low-sugar beverages, to Price Chopper Supermarkets in the Connecticut market on Saturday, June 17.
To promote their newest beverage addition, Price Chopper is hosting Rudy Ruettiger at six "road shows" to promote the arrival of Rudy Revolution(tm). The "road show" kick-off will be at the Price Chopper located in Southington, Conn. on Saturday, June 17, at 9 a.m., with additional appearances scheduled for Price Chopper locations in Bristol, Newington, Torrington, Vernon and Waterbury. Rudy will be on hand to promote the product, meet Price Chopper customers and sign autographs.
Rudy Revolution(tm) has only 8 grams of sugar per 8-ounce serving and contains half the sugar of leading sports drinks. Additionally, it has high levels of electrolytes, sea salts and natural vitamins and minerals to keep everyone from the all-star high school athlete to the weekend warrior constantly energized. Rudy Revolution(tm) also contains Eon Water -- purified, structured water that releases the body's natural cellular energy and provides superior hydration.
In addition to Price Choppers, sales and distribution partnerships have been signed with Millbrook Distribution Services, Inc., Tri- Venture Marketing, Inc.; Pioneer Food Brokers Inc.; Celtic Marketing, Inc.; T.B. Allen and Associates; Abbey-Chamberlin; and Club Marketing, primarily serving Wal-Mart and Sam's Club stores.
About Rudy Beverage, Inc.
Founded by Notre Dame sports legend Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger and Drew Carver, a beverage industry expert and son-in-law of former Fighting Irish coach Dan Devine, Rudy Beverage, Inc. is focused on creating and distributing sports drinks that offer great taste as well as healthy choices for parents, kids and athletes looking for something special. RUDY! RUDY! Flying Colors(tm) and Rudy Revolution(tm) are the first in the new line of low-sugar, high-nutrition beverages that also offer Rudy's inspirational message of hope -- that "never give up" spirit immortalized in the movie "RUDY" -- on every bottle. Visit www.rudybeverage.com for more information.
About Global Beverage Solutions, Inc.
Rudy Beverage, Inc. is a majority-owned portfolio company of Global Beverage Solutions, Inc. Global Beverage Solutions, Inc. is a business development company governed under the Investment Company Act of 1940 that invests primarily in development stage companies within the beverage industry. As a business development company, Global Beverage Solutions, Inc. provides financial guidance in addition to cash investments in the form of both loans and equity investments in its portfolio companies. Global Beverage Solutions, Inc. reports information which can be found at edgar.sec.gov and trades under the symbol, GBVS, on the OTC Bulletin Board quotation system. Additionally, company information can be found on its Web site at www.globalbeveragesolutions.com.