SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 18, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Rudy Beverage, Inc. (RBI), a portfolio company of Global Beverage Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB:GBVS), is pleased to announce Bozzuto's Inc., an award-winning member of the IGA (Independent Grocers Alliance) Network, has placed their first order with Rudy Beverage, Inc. for the sport drinks, Rudy Revolution(tm) and Rudy! Rudy! Flying Colors(tm), the only lower sugar alternative to soft drinks for children in the U.S. that is formulated with the healthier natural sweetener, xylitol. Bozzuto's Inc., based in Cheshire, Connecticut, is a total service wholesale food distributor that also provides store design, administrative, marketing, and inventory management services. Bozzuto's Inc. supplies approximately 700 stores in New England, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
"Hometown Proud is the Independent Grocers Alliance's idea that a supermarket can become so much more than just a place that sells food," said Bill Bowdren, Vice President East Coast Sales for Rudy Beverage, Inc. "The Rudy Beverage team recognizes this quality in our joint efforts to provide people of all ages with alternative drink choices that promote better health and nutrition."
"It is a thrill to see the Rudy Beverage lines garner attention from distributors with reach like Bozzuto's," said Drew Carver, President of Rudy Beverage, Inc. "Our beverage lines are being accepted better than any beverage I've seen at this stage in the product life cycle. It's very reassuring to me, and I want to pass this message directly to our supporters in the market."
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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. For additional information, please visit www.avcg.net/profile/GBVS.
About Bozzuto's Inc.:
Based in Cheshire, Connecticut, Bozzuto's Inc. is a leading total service wholesale distributor of food and household products to retailers in New England, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Bozzuto's Inc. is a total service wholesale grocery distributor that supplies over 700 stores and provides store design, administrative, marketing, and inventory management services to independent supermarkets belonging to the IGA network. Bozzuto's also owns Adams Super Food Stores, a supermarket chain with 11 stores in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Owned and operated by the Bozzuto family, the company was founded in 1945 by Adam Bozzuto. The company is headed by Chairman, President and CEO Michael A. Bozzuto. For more information, please visit www.bozzutos.com.
About Global Beverage Solutions, Inc.:
Global Beverage Solutions, Inc. (GBVS) invests in a portfolio of companies that primarily engage in manufacturing, distributing, and selling beverages worldwide. Its portfolio companies include EON Beverage Group, Inc. and Rudy Beverage, Inc. For additional information, please visit www.globalbeveragesolutions.com and www.avcg.net/profile/GBVS.
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This release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The risks and uncertainties that may affect the operations, performance development, and results of the Company's business include but are not limited to fluctuations in financial results, availability and customer acceptance of our products and services, the impact of competitive products, services and pricing, general market trends and conditions, and other risks detailed in the Company's SEC reports.