With products selling in over ten thousand natural foods outlets, award-winning Reed’s, Inc. is one of the leading producers of specialty sodas. Financial results for the second quarter/first half of 2008 came Tuesday, and contained some impressive numbers.

Growth of both Reed’s and Virgil’s product lines for the quarter ended June 30th, 2008, boosted net sales more than 31 percent, achieving a figure of $4,570,816 and besting second quarter 2007 results by $1,098,456. This increase was driven by improved sales by existing retailers, as well as the addition of several new mainstream distributors. Coupled with positive strides in sales was a decrease in interest expense, affected by significant payments into the company’s long-term debt.

In reference to his company’s exceptional performance thus far in 2008, founder and CEO Chris Reed stated, “We are pleased with our strong start to the first half of 2008 and we expect our positive momentum to carry

As the leader in blending fruits and other naturally healthy ingredients, Jamba Juice (NASD: JMBA) has teamed up with Nestle USA (OTC: NSRGY) and has announced the launching of a line of Jamba® ready-to-drink beverages containing real fruit. The drinks are made with extra nutrients to enhance flavor and nutritional value. In morning trading Jamba Juice’s stock rose 13.18%.

“This is the first step in our strong partnership with Nestlé,” stated Paul Coletta, senior Vice President of marketing and brand development at Jamba. “Our teams continue to work together on future product extensions that will build and drive the synergy of Jamba retail and ready-to-drink.”

Both Jamba Smoothies and Jamba Juices can currently be found in major grocery retailers, conveincance stores, and select Jamba Juice locations in eight Western states: California, Oregon, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Washington, and Colorado. The company has confirmed retail accounts with Target, Safeway, Albertsons, Ralph’s,