SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 20, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Rudy Beverage, Inc. ("RBI"), a portfolio company of Global Beverage Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB:GBVS), is pleased to announce the agreement with Kehe Food Distributors, Inc., of Romeoville, IL (Kehe Food) to distribute Rudy Revolution(tm) and the Rudy! Rudy! Flying Colors(tm).
The agreement with Kehe Foods will extend the Rudy Beverage distribution area to 37 states and Mexico. Kehe Food Distributors, with distribution centers in Illinois, Texas, and Utah, has expanded their main distribution center to nearly 1 million square feet with plans for further development.
"Kehe Food Distributors has a very long arm that reaches most of the country and into Mexico. Feedback we are getting about the Rudy Beverage lines has me confident we're poised to gain market share one store at a time. Kehe Foods' distribution channels are part of that process moving us in all directions so we can grow sales nationally at a healthy rate. We are extremely pleased by this agreement. It ultimately means alternative healthy beverages with Rudy's inspirational message coming to a store near you," said Matthew Chambers, Vice President of National Accounts at Rudy Beverage, Inc.
"My years in the beverage industry have taught me there is a domino effect in obtaining distribution opportunities once the retailers have cases on their shelves. The multiplying effect of distribution channel availability allows us to save on the bottom line when it comes to strategic placement of our inventory; this Kehe Foods deal is a big domino," said Drew Carver, President of Rudy Beverage, Inc.
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 Global Beverage Solutions, Inc.:
Global Beverage Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB: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.
About Kehe Food Distributors, Inc.:
Established in 1952, Kehe Food Distributors serves 37 states and Mexico with distribution centers in Illinois, Texas, and Utah. With over 2,000 employees, this employee owned company based in Romeoville, IL provides distribution to both major grocery store chains and independents in their national coverage area.
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