Jamba Juice Unveils All Fruit Smoothie School Lunch Program
24 Février 2010 - 11:06PM
PR Newswire (US)
New Initiative Builds Upon Jamba's Ongoing Efforts to Promote Fun,
Innovative Solutions for Healthier Schools EMERYVILLE, Calif., Feb.
24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Jamba Juice (NASDAQ: JMBA) announced
today a new school lunch program to help schools offer their
students a better-for-you beverage alternative in the school
cafeteria. The Jamba Juice School Lunch Program provides schools
with the ability to purchase and sell Jamba Juice's All Fruit(TM)
smoothie line at fixed and reduced prices. Healthy, refreshing All
Fruit(TM) smoothies are made with real whole fruit, juice, and ice.
Part of Jamba's overall commitment to promoting health, wellness
and physical activity among the nation's students, the new program
follows the Company's record breaking "Jamba Jump Day(TM)" event
earlier this month. Hosted by Jamba Juice in partnership with the
California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation
and Dance (CAHPERD), the event activated more than 88,000
California children and adults to break the Guinness Book of World
Records' record for "the most people jumping or skipping rope at
the same time." Today's announcement builds upon the momentum of
Jamba Jump Day(TM) with the goal of helping parents, teachers and
students successfully address the problem of childhood obesity
through nutrition education and healthier choices in school
cafeterias. "Jamba is proud of these innovative programs that
provide a unique ability to bring health-oriented choices to our
schools and students," said James D. White, President and CEO,
Jamba Juice Company. "These programs also highlight our passion to
promote greater physical fitness activities in schools and
communities throughout the United States." Mr. White made the
announcement while attending the 2010 Summit on Health, Nutrition
and Obesity. The event brought together policy leaders and experts
on health, wellness and obesity, including former President Bill
Clinton. Discussions included topics on future health, wellness and
obesity prevention policies. Mr. White used the opportunity to
applaud the Governor, the First Lady of California Maria Shriver
and First Lady Michelle Obama, for their leadership on these
important issues and pledged Jamba Juice's support for the "Let's
Move" campaign and other partnerships to promote healthier living.
"Jamba is proud to be part of this distinguished group of leaders
and organizations working together to address the obesity
challenges our nation faces," said Mr. White. "Jamba brings unique
solutions to the table. We are activating the innovation and spirit
of our Company and employees to inspire healthy living and more
physical activity, particularly among youth." Last year, Jamba
Juice announced a partnership with the National PTA to support
parents and teachers in creating school-based programs that
encourage healthy lifestyle choices. Jamba Juice has a goal to
raise $1 million through its School Appreciation Card--a keychain
sized swipe card that can be used with every purchase at
participating Jamba Juice store locations. Schools can learn more
about the partnership and how to sign-up by visiting
http://www.jambajuice.com/PTA. Jamba Juice will continue to build a
strong health and wellness platform that supports the goals of
"Let's Move" and is ready to lend support to the initiative. With a
nationally recognized brand that makes people feel good and
inspires healthy living, Jamba Juice has over 740 locations and
thousands of employees throughout the country to help activate
millions of young people in fun, innovative ways. About Jamba, Inc.
Jamba, Inc. (NASDAQ:JMBA) is a holding company and through its
wholly-owned subsidiary, Jamba Juice Company, owns and franchises
JAMBA JUICE® stores. Founded in 1990, Jamba Juice is a leading
restaurant retailer of better-for-you food and beverage offerings,
including great tasting fruit smoothies, juices, and teas, hot
oatmeal made with organic steel cut oats, wraps, salads,
sandwiches, and California Flatbreads(TM), and a variety of baked
goods and snacks. As of October 6, 2009, Jamba Juice had 742
locations consisting of 488 company-owned and operated stores and
254 franchise stores. For the nearest location or a complete menu,
visit the Jamba Juice website at http://www.jambajuice.com/ or call
1-866-4R-FRUIT. DATASOURCE: Jamba Juice CONTACT: Marci Mollins, ,
or Katy Saeger, , both of Neighbor Agency, +1-310-464-0887, for
Jamba Juice Web Site: http://www.jambajuice.com/
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