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Jamba Accelerating Brand Expansion Plans with Announcement of Licensing Agreement with Johnvince Foods
EMERYVILLE, Calif. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Jamba, Inc. (NASDAQ: JMBA) today announced a licensing agreement with
Johnvince Foods to develop a line of Jamba-branded trail mixes featuring
interesting blends with unique nutritional benefits that fit a healthy,
active lifestyle. The Jamba-branded trail mixes will be available in
select Jamba Juice stores and other retail outlets in early 2010.
"We continue to believe that there is untapped potential to extend the
Jamba brand into the retail market through the introduction of
innovative products in relevant categories. We want to serve the healthy
habits of our consumers wherever their day takes them," said Susan
Shields, Vice President, Consumer Products and Licensing, Jamba Juice
Company. "We're confident that teaming with Johnvince Foods will provide
our active and health-conscience customers with a better-for-you,
grab-n-go snack that would compliment any smoothie or be a wonderful
treat all on its own."
"We are delighted to be able to offer the Jamba customer a
health-oriented snacking option," said Joe Pulla, President, Johnvince
Foods. "It's an exciting time for Jamba and we are thrilled to be
partnering with them on this endeavor."
Since announcing their intent to build a licensing growth platform as
part of the 2009 BLEND plan, the blueprint for the Company's strategic
priorities, Jamba has made significant progress in developing licensing
alliances to launch new products. The Company's Jamba-branded toy
blender, developed through its relationship with Think Wow Toys, is
expected to hit retail shelves in mid-November. It expects its' frozen
novelty products and frozen smoothie kits, developed through its
relationship with Oregon Ice Cream and The Inventure Group,
respectively, to launch in retail in early 2010. The Company is
exploring a number of other opportunities to extend the Jamba brand.
About Jamba, Inc.
Jamba, Inc. (NASDAQ: JMBA) is a holding company and through its
wholly-owned subsidiary, Jamba Juice Company, owns and franchises JAMBA
JUICE stores. Founded in 1990, Jamba Juice is a leading restaurant
retailer of better-for-you food and beverage offerings, including great
tasting fruit smoothies, juices, and teas, hot oatmeal made with organic
steel cut oats, wraps, salads, sandwiches, and California Flatbreads ,
and a variety of baked goods and snacks. As of October 6, 2009, Jamba
Juice had 742 locations consisting of 488 company- owned and operated
stores and 254 franchise stores. For the nearest location or a complete
menu, visit the Jamba Juice website at www.jambajuice.com
or call 1-866-4R-FRUIT.
About Johnvince Foods
Johnvince Foods is the largest Bulk Food Solution supplier and one of
the largest nut processors in North America. Over the years we have
established an extensive line of packaged goods under brands such as
Planters (Canada), Wasco, Reddi-Snack, Beaver, and Cottage Farms. Our
customers include major grocery chains, independent grocery stores,
grocery produce, grocery wholesale, club, department chains, mass, drug
retail, c-stores, bulk retailers, and wholesale distributors. In
addition to domestic distribution, Johnvince Foods has been exporting
globally for the past decade to three different continents and several
countries, including Japan, Singapore, Brazil, and the Caribbean Islands.
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to update the information contained in this press release.
For Jamba, Inc.
Don Duffy, 203-682-8200
Janice Duis,
510-596-0286
investors@jambajuice.com
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