SEATTLE, May 09, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More flavors, more stores. Jones Soda Co. (the “Company”) (OTCQB:JSDA), a leader in the premium soda category, and 7-Eleven, Inc. are expanding the number of stores carrying regional Big Gulp® flavors created by the innovative company.
Thirsty customers at more than 1,000 7-Eleven® stores in northern California and Canada now will be able to enjoy exclusive Jones® flavors on the Big Gulp fountain. Previously, these proprietary beverages were only available at participating 7-Eleven stores in Oregon and Washington state.
Flavors vary by region. At participating stores in the Pacific Northwest and northern California, the exclusive featured Big Gulp flavor by Jones is 7-Select® Blueberry Lemonade. In the Pacific Northwest region, the iconic JONES Blue Bubblegum flavor will be available on the Slurpee® machine. In Canada, Jones fans can enjoy the signature Jones Berry Lemonade flavor on the Big Gulp fountain at participating 7-Eleven stores.
“Introducing more JONES cane sugar beverage options sets 7-Eleven apart in its ambitious efforts to showcase craft beverages,” said Jennifer Cue, CEO of Jones Soda. “Thanks to 7-Eleven, our craft sodas are now available in bottles, on the fountain and as everyone’s favorite frozen drink. Having launched Jones in Vancouver, Canada, over 20 years ago, we are especially excited to be able to finally answer our fans’ call to bring Jones to soft drink fountains across Canada.”
The world’s largest convenience retailer and the Seattle-based soda company first collaborated to create bottled 7-Select brand premium sodas crafted by Jones. Five flavors of 7-Eleven’s first premium, private brand carbonated beverage launched nationally in 2016. The following year, Jones-created flavors landed on Slurpee and Big Gulp machines in the Pacific Northwest.
“7-Eleven proprietary beverages, including the 7-Select brand, are all about quality, fun and unexpected flavors. Jones, along with its fun flavors and unique brand personality, is a great fit for all of our cold beverage platforms,” said Jacob Barnes, 7-Eleven senior category manager.
7-Eleven and JONES Soda will also release new limited time 7-Select flavors throughout 2018.
About 7 Eleven, Inc.
7 Eleven, Inc. is the premier name and largest chain in the convenience-retailing industry. Based in Irving, Texas, 7 Eleven operates, franchises and/or licenses more than 66,000 stores in 17 countries, including 11,600 in North America. Known for its iconic brands such as Slurpee®, Big Bite® and Big Gulp®, 7 Eleven has expanded into high-quality salads, side dishes, cut fruit and protein boxes, as well as pizza, chicken wings, cheeseburgers and hot chicken sandwiches. 7 Eleven offers customers industry-leading private-brand products under the 7-Select® brand including healthy options, decadent treats and everyday favorites at an outstanding value. Customers also count on 7 Eleven for bill payments, self-service lockers and other convenient services. Find out more online at www.7-Eleven.com, via the 7Rewards® customer-loyalty platform on the 7 Eleven mobile app, or on social media at Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
About Jones Soda Co.
Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Jones Soda Co.® (OTCQB: JSDA) markets and distributes premium beverages under the Jones® Soda and Lemoncocco ® brands. A leader in the premium soda category, Jones Soda is made with pure cane sugar and other high-quality ingredients, and is known for packaging that incorporates ever-changing photos sent in from its consumers. Jones’ diverse product line offers something for everyone – pure cane sugar soda, zero-calorie soda and Lemoncocco non-carbonated premium refreshment. Jones is sold across North America in glass bottles, cans and on fountain through traditional beverage outlets, restaurants and alternative accounts. For more information, visit www.jonessoda.com or www.myjones.com or www.drinklemoncocco.com.
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