SAN DIEGO, May 21, 2003 Javo Beverage Company Inc. (OTCBB: JAVO), a manufacturer of liquid coffee concentrates, extracts and beverages today confirmed that participation in its $6 million private placement offering has brought $700,000 to the company since opening the offering. Javo's management contributed 36 million of Javo's common stock to the company treasury so that no additional shares would need to be issued for the current offering. Management has indicated that it will utilize the funds to support the continued expansion of its foodservice and food ingredient business in North America.

Javo Beverage Company has recently announced the following:

YoCream International Supply - Javo has worked closely with YoCream, International, a Pacific Northwest premium yogurt and ice cream manufacturer, to develop coffee flavored ice cream and frozen yogurt products that can be easily prepared and dispensed by foodservice customers. Extract shipments are expected to grow as YoCream expands the customer base for these products.

WILD Flavors Sales Alliance -WILD, based in Heidelberg, Germany, is a recognized leader in premium flavor systems and currently supplies ingredients to food and beverage processors in more than 50 countries. The agreement commits WILD to using Javo extracts exclusively within its global selling and distribution system.

BUNN Corporation Agreements - An important component of Javo's foodservice program is providing, often through its distributor partners, high quality dispensers and equipment service. BUNN is the largest and most recognized maker of coffee equipment in the world. In separate agreements, BUNN has agreed to supply Javo with dispensers under favorable terms and to make its global network of 425 service companies available to Javo's customers.

Pura Vida Co-branded Product - Pura Vida Coffee, a roaster of specialty coffees, has begun to offer the first 100 percent Fair Trade, organic coffee that can be conveniently dispensed on demand. The product, to be produced by Javo Beverage Company at its San Diego-area facility, will be available to universities, school districts, hospitals, restaurants, churches and other high-volume food service operators with the desire to serve a socially responsible cup of coffee.

The common stock to be sold in this private offering has not been, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements. This is not an offer to sell securities.

SOURCE Javo Beverage Company, Inc.

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