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To: TopCat who wrote (66)	12/9/1997 11:44:00 PM
From: Riley G	Respond to of 131

I suggest you read MGBA's press release today! The have major players going all out for them. Also read the news between Hilton Hotels and MGBA. Riley G RMIL & MGBA shareholder -- MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., Nov. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Mingo Bay Beverages, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: MGBA) has announced today that the concessions and arena division of Marriott Catering are negotiating to use Mingo Bay's shelf stable liquid coffee. Marriott currently uses frozen liquid coffee and the Mingo Bay shelf stable coffee would make food service applications much less complicated for a large organization such as Marriott. The Mingo Bay liquid coffee product is not only shelf stable, it is made from 100% Colombian Coffee and is manufactured in both regular and decaffeinated lines. Former Marriott Executive, Phil Randall, heads up the food service division of Mingo Bay. Mingo Bay Beverages, Inc. (MGBA) stock is traded on the OTC Bulletin Board. Mingo Bay is a manufacturer of concentrated tea, coffee, juice and bar mixes and also bottles and markets "Springhouse" and "Mingo Bay" labeled bottled spring water. Additionally, Mingo Bay will market a smokeless barbecue cooker, beginning in early 1998. SOURCE Mingo Bay Beverages, Inc.

To: TopCat who wrote (66)	12/9/1997 11:46:00 PM
From: Riley G	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 131

And MGBA's contacts with Hilton - Marriot seem to be far reaching! Riley G RMIL & MGBA shareholder ---- MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Mingo Bay Beverages, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: MGBA) announced today that Philip Randall, former Marriot Corporation executive, will join the Mingo Bay staff. "Philip brings to Mingo Bay a 25-year track record of success in the food service industry," said Larry Moses, C.E.O., Mingo Bay. From 1966-1986 Mr. Randall was employed by the Saga Corporation, Menlo Park, California. His progressive responsibilities ranged from Food Service Director through District Manager to Area Vice President. In 1986, Saga was acquired by the Marriot Corporation. Commencing in 1986, Mr. Randall became the Regional Vice President, Pacific West, for the Marriot Corporation. His responsibilities included directing operations of 8 districts including sales, account retention, P&L analysis and forecasting, marketing and client relations. Mr. Randall was promoted into Division Vice President and General Manager. At this executive position with the Marriot Corporation he managed a $202 million diversified business in 24 western states, including P&L, forecasting, budgeting, and operating performance evaluation. This division had 32 division employees under Mr. Randall's direction with a $5.5 million overhead in operations, sales, marketing, finance and contract compliance. Mr. Randall moved to Myrtle Beach, SC and soon discovered the Mingo Bay concentrate product lines, including iced tea, fruit juices, bar mixes and Liquid Coffee. "The most sensational products I have ever seen. This tea is the answer to any high volume operator.... the convenience, superb quality, consistency of product and the cost are outstanding. From my experience, I feel these products have unlimited new applications to the food service industry," stated Philip Randall. Mr. Randall will be involved in heading up the Mingo Bay marketing plan for the food service industry. He expects to be ready to go with the plan and product lines as early as June. "We are very happy that Philip feels the way he does about our products. This makes a strong statement to the quality of the products that we offer to the public, both in the food service and retail segments," said Larry Moses. SOURCE Mingo Bay Beverages, Inc.

To: TopCat who wrote (66)	12/20/1997 8:50:00 PM
From: ShoppinTheNet	Respond to of 131

Top Cat you are right many national brands have tried and failed in this segment. Pepsi had H2OH it failed. THe best try I have seen for an attempt was a company called Thorsprings. This water was melted Iceburgs that had not seen light in decades. The packaging was great. The source could not be beat. They were well funded by the iclantic Coca Cola bottling company. It never made an inpact in the Chicago market were it was tested. The Isotonics catagory is and has always been owned by Gatorade. Every beverage company known to man has tried to eek out a share of this market and has failed. Concenterated drinks? Well when your talking bug Juice its what is cheep that counts. For this segment GF has a lock on it and the food service segment is equipment intensive. Private label producers keep the price down as well. Concentrated coffee for food service well maybe but dont look for big sales numbers comming out of major sports stadiem accounts and you play to play big time. My advice is to look at what these companies have for a product and their marketing plan. Is it focused? Is it realistic? Is it focusing on the rifle shot or shot gun. For a small company you better have a rifle and a specific segment in mind or your dead.