DENVER, Sept. 4, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marley Coffee (OTCQB:JAMN) (www.marleycoffee.com), the sustainably grown, ethically farmed and artisan-roasted gourmet coffee company, announced that Jewel-Osco, a U.S. grocery chain based in Itasca, Illinois, will carry several Marley Coffee products in 150 of its stores, with more stores expected to be added at a later date. Jewel-Osco currently operates 186 stores in Illinois, Iowa and Indiana.
Jewel-Osco will carry Marley Coffee's "One Love," "Lively Up!," "Buffalo Soldier," "Smile," "Mystic Morning," "Get Up, Stand Up" and "Simmer Down" blends in 8oz ground bean bag format; "One Love," "Buffalo Soldier," "Get Up, Stand Up," and "Lively Up!" blends in 8oz whole bean format; and "One Love," "Lively Up!," "Smile," "Buffalo Soldier," "Get Up, Stand Up" and "Mystic Morning" blends in Marley Coffee RealCup™ format.
Rohan Marley, Founder and Chairman of Marley Coffee, said, "With roots going back to 1899, Jewel-Osco has grown into one of the most prominent supermarket chains in the Midwest. It has also established an impressive commitment to sustainability, with strong initiatives to eliminate landfill waste, energy and water conservation, sustainable seafood, reusable bags and more. We are looking forward to introducing our products to their discerning customers."
Brent Toevs, CEO of Marley Coffee, added, "This agreement with Jewel-Osco fortifies our Midwest market presence and is aligned with our goal of increasing our retail distribution. We are pleased to add Jewel-Osco to the growing list of supermarkets that carry Marley Coffee."
About Jammin Java Corp., d/b/a Marley Coffee
Marley Coffee (corporate name Jammin Java Corp.) is a US-based company that provides premium, artisan roasted coffee to the grocery, retail, online, service, hospitality, office coffee service and big box store industry. Under its exclusive licensing agreement with 56 Hope Road, the company continues to develop its coffee lines under the Marley Coffee brand. The company is a fully reporting company quoted on the OTCQB under the symbol "JAMN". Learn more at www.MarleyCoffee.com or visit the Investor Relations section at Investor.MarleyCoffee.com.
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