GlobeNewswire Inc | Jun 3, 2021 10:30AM EDT

June 03, 2021

NORWALK, Conn., June 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reeds Inc. (Nasdaq: REED), maker of the nations leading portfolio of handcrafted, all-natural beverages, today announces expanded distribution with Publix Super Markets as the retailer begins to carry the companys best-selling REALLY REAL Ginger Ale and flagship Extra Ginger Beer in new 12 oz. cans.

Now available in over 1,100 Publix Super Markets across the Southeast region of the United States, the all-natural beverages from Reeds, Americas #1 ginger company, brings more better-for-you options to consumers with REAL ginger. In addition to heightening the retail footprint for Reeds with Publix Super Markets, the company has also increased availability for its line of handcrafted sodas, Virgils, to over 900 stores with bold flavor varieties.

As we continue to grow our partnership with Publix Super Markets, were excited to heighten access in the supermarket channel for Reeds and Virgils, shared Norman E. Snyder, CEO of Reeds, Inc.Consumers and retailers alike are seeking more all-natural beverage alternatives, and our distribution momentum continues to meet that demand.

On the heels of the expanded retail with Publix Super Markets in the Southeast, Reeds Inc. has also rapidly grown their distribution with the Anheuser Busch distribution network to increase the presence of the companys beverages in the Florida market.

Reeds will be showcasing its REALLY REAL Ginger Ale and Extra Ginger Beer within refreshing cocktail recipes with spirit brands like Deep Eddy and Four Roses Bourbon at Savor SoFlo Festival from June 5 June 6 in Hollywood Beach, Florida. For more information, visit https://savorsoflo.com/.

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 and growing. 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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