Barfresh Enters Distribution Arrangement with G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc., the Largest Independently Owned and Operated Pepsi Franchise Bottler

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Barfresh Food Group, Inc. (the “Company” or “Barfresh”) (Nasdaq: BRFH), a provider of frozen, ready-to-blend and ready-to-drink beverages, today announced it has entered into a distribution arrangement with G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc. (“G&J Pepsi”). The arrangement is the result of a pilot program between the two companies whereby G&J Pepsi successfully tested the operational capability of its distribution network to sell and handle Barfresh product, as well as measured customer feedback to the product. Under the distribution arrangement, G&J Pepsi will purchase Barfresh’s Twist & Go product and distribute it to its customers through its chilled distribution network. This is the same network through which G&J Pepsi also distributes other nationally known brands such as Tropicana, Kevita and Naked Juice. The arrangement has already started generating revenue for both Barfresh and G&J Pepsi.

G&J Pepsi is the largest independently owned and operated Pepsi franchise bottler and partners with some of the biggest global beverage brands such as Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Dr Pepper, Gatorade, Lipton, Starbucks, Aquafina, Muscle Milk, Bang, Rockstar and Bubly sparkling water.

Riccardo Delle Coste, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, stated, “Barfresh has been able to attract top-tier distributors looking to add our excellent products to their lineup. G&J Pepsi works with over 30 of the best global beverage brands and we are excited to have successfully moved from a pilot program to a full rollout with their customers. Pepsi products are in almost every type of retail account in the United States, including schools, and we believe this arrangement will create incredible value for G&J Pepsi with the addition of Barfresh’s Twist & Go product.”

About Barfresh Food Group

Barfresh Food Group Inc. (Nasdaq: BRFH) is a developer, manufacturer and distributor of ready-to-blend and ready-to-drink beverages, including smoothies, shakes and frappes, primarily for restaurant chains and the foodservice industry. The company’s proprietary, patented system uses portion-controlled pre-packaged beverage ingredients that deliver freshly made frozen beverages that are quick, cost efficient, better for you and without waste. Barfresh has an exclusive distribution partnership with the leading food distributor in North America. For more information, please visit www.barfresh.com. 

About G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers Inc.

G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers Inc. is the largest 100% family-owned and operated bottler in the PepsiCo franchise system. Founded in 1925 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, G&J Pepsi employs more than 1,600 people at 12 production, distribution and sales facilities. G&J Pepsi’s products are distributed within the company’s franchise territory of 61 counties in Ohio and Kentucky with a population of more than 4 million people. G&J Pepsi offers an extensive beverage portfolio including Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Sierra Mist, Mug Root Beer, Dr Pepper, Crush, Tropicana Fruit Beverages, Bang and Rock Star Energy Drinks, Starbucks iced beverages, Lipton Teas, Ocean Spray, Bubly, Aquafina, LifeWTR, Gatorade and Muscle Milk.

Forward Looking Statements

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