GlobeNewswire Inc | Apr 27, 2021 10:30AM EDT

April 27, 2021

NORWALK, Conn., April 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reeds Inc. (Nasdaq: REED), maker of the nations leading portfolio of handcrafted, all-natural beverages, today announces its expanded distribution with the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) to 179 commissary stores in the United States and 57 international bases that span Puerto Rico, Europe and Asia.

Bringing more all-natural alternatives from Reeds, Americas #1 ginger company, and Virgils, a full line of handcrafted sodas, the new distribution with DeCA builds upon the existing multipack availability of Reeds Extra and Premium Ginger Beer and Virgils Handcrafted Root Beer and Cream Soda at military commissaries.

A significant expansion across the Reeds and Virgils portfolios, service members and their families now have access at domestic and international bases for additional better-for-you options, including:

-- Reeds Original and Zero Sugar Ginger Beer (4-pack): Crafted with REAL fresh ginger root, natural fruit juices, honey and spices in a Jamaican-inspired recipe. -- Reeds REALLY REAL Ginger Ale Original and Zero Sugar (4-pack): Made with REAL ginger and nothing artificial, its the only ginger ale on the market packed with 2,000 mg of fresh-pressed organic ginger. -- Virgils Zero Sugar Root Beer, Cream Soda and Black Cherry (6-pack): Certified Ketogenic sodas are handcrafted with a proprietary natural sweetener system and no artificial preservatives. -- Reeds Craft Ginger Chews and Crystallized Ginger: Sourced from South Pacific Islands with only fresh ginger and all-natural, local ingredients, these craft candies are available in two sweet and spicy formats.

For over 30 years, Reeds Inc. has been the leader for all-natural beverages. Weve seen a tremendous response from military families for our offerings, and we are thrilled to continue the momentum from these initial successes and expand further in the commissary channel, said Norman E. Snyder, CEO of Reeds, Inc. Alongside DeCA, were increasing accessibility to healthier alternatives and bringing a wider range of our products to base commissaries across the United States, Puerto Rico, Europe and Asia.

Reeds and Virgils also retail at grocery and convenience stores nationwide, and online at the Reeds and Virgils Amazon Storefronts, as well as the Reeds and Virgils Online Stores.

For more information about Reed's Inc., please visit the Reed's website and the Virgils website or call 800-99-REEDS. Follow Reed's on Reeds Twitter, Reeds Instagram, and Reeds Facebook(@drinkreeds), and Virgils on Virgils Twitter, Virgils Instagram, and Virgils Facebook (@drinkvirgils).

About Reed's, Inc.Established in 1989, Reed's is America's number 1 name in Ginger and Americas best-selling Ginger Beer brand and innovator for decades. Virgil's is America's best-selling independent, full line of natural craft sodas. The Reed's portfolio is sold in over 40,000 retail doors nationwide. Reed's core product line of Original, Premium, Extra and Strongest Craft Ginger Beers, along with the Certified Ketogenic Zero Sugar Extra Ginger Beer are unique due to the proprietary process of using fresh ginger root combined with a Jamaican inspired recipe of natural spices and fruit juices. Reeds recently introduced Reeds Real Ginger Ale in both full and zero sugar versions that contain 2,000 mg of fresh ginger.The company uses this same handcrafted approach in its award-winning Virgil's line of great tasting, bold flavored craft sodas and Certified Ketogenic Zero Sugar Varieties.

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