SAN DIEGO, August 30, 2005 - Javo Beverage Company announced today that it has extended its supply relationship with WP Beverage Partners, the firm behind the successful ready-to-drink coffee beverages of celebrity Wolfgang Puck. Company officials indicated that the multi-year agreement extension makes Javo the exclusive coffee supplier for the original Wolfgang Puck Gourmet Lattes, low carbohydrate varieties launch last year and a line up of new indulgent lattes that come packaged in an innovative self-heating can.

Wolfgang Puck Lattes' retail success has propelled it to 3rd position in the ready-to-drink coffee category according to recently released sales data from Information Resources Inc. PepsiCo and Starbucks' North American alliance still controls the two top spots with Frappuccino® and Doubleshot®. "WP Beverage Partners and Javo are quality and technology leaders in coffee beverages," said Cody C. Ashwell, chief executive officer of Javo. "Javo is proud to be part of a relationship that has produced this level of success for beverage retailers across the country."

The latest Wolfgang Puck innovation offers drinkers the ability to enjoy a hot, specialty coffee at the push of a button. The new line of espresso, mocha, vanilla and caramel gourmet lattes are being delivered to consumers fingertips in cans that, when activated, heat the beverage to a comfortable drinking temperature within minutes. Retailer and consumer interest for this self-heating beverage marvel has peaked following a media blitz that gained invaluable exposure in The Today Show, The Early Show, Good Morning America, New York Times, LA Times, Fortune Magazine, Wall Street Journal and many industry publications. The brand is currently in stock at retailers across the country, including: Kroger, Target, K-Mart, Sam's Club and BJs Club and will soon be available at Safeway, Wal-Mart and Albertson's.

About Javo Beverage Company

Javo Beverage Company (OTC Bulletin Board: JAVO), based in Vista, Calif., is a manufacturer of coffee concentrates, extracts and beverages for the foodservice and food ingredient industries. For foodservice operators, Javo offers great tasting coffee concentrates and coffee-flavored beverages that conveniently dispense like juice or soft drinks. Javo Beverage Company also supplies customized coffee extracts that, when used as a food ingredient, give packaged foods and ready-to-drink beverages authentic and robust coffee flavor. Javo's coffees, extracts and beverages are served at restaurants and foodservice establishments nationwide. More information about Javo Beverage Company is available at www.javobeverage.com

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