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Just announced - is this the first mention of the granting of stock options? Fox.

Form 8-K for BRAVO FOODS INTERNATIONAL CORP

2-Oct-2006

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement


Section 1.01 - Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

Bravo! Foods International Corp. has signed a six-year contract production agreement, effective September 19, 2006, with HP Hood LLC of Chelsea, Massachusetts. HP Hood is one of only three dairy processors in the United States that has approval of the United States Food and Drug Administration to produce aseptic shelf stable milk in bottles. Bravo! has contracted with Hood for the production of Bravo!'s products through 2012. HP Hood will produce Bravo!'s products in Hood's Winchester, Virginia plant.

Under the terms of the agreement, the parties have agreed to annual volume commitments of 70 million bottles of Bravo!'s various lines of shelf-stable, single-serve flavored milk beverages. Production is expected to commence in October 2006 and ramp up quickly. The first shipment of approximately 3.8 million bottles is anticipated for November 2006, with full volume shipments of 70 million forecast for 2007. The agreement incorporates per unit monetary penalties for unused capacity by Bravo!.

Either party may be terminate the agreement for a material breach, insolvency or bankruptcy and Bravo! may terminate for the HP Hood's cessation of the production of Bravo!'s products for any period of time not in the ordinary course of business. HP Hood may terminate the agreement at any time after the commencement of production upon 365 days notice to Bravo!.

In connection with the agreement, Bravo! has issued a six year warrant to HP Hood for the purchase of 5,870,000 shares of Bravo!'s common stock at an exercise price of $0.73 per share. Bravo! has the right to call the exercise of the warrant at any time on or after the initial 36 months of the agreement, provided that the call notice is given within 10 days after the closing price of Bravo!'s common stock is not less than $1.46 per share for 20 consecutive days.

Quote from: TD on September 26, 2006, 11:24:08 AM
Now if they'll just let us make a little $$money$$ on the sales....

I'd be happy if they would make some money!! Show some inclination to plug the cash drain hole..what we do not see yet is sales driving the stock price, (a positive for the price) rather than fear of further stock/convertibles issues to fund huge cash losses (an obvious negative).  Don.

Hmm, this caught me flatfooted. I was just analysing the conference call and....this is what the company (and the stock) needed. Don.
Press Release   Source: Bravo! Foods International Corp.

Bravo! Foods Announces Production Agreement with HP Hood LLC
Monday September 25, 11:14 am ET
Annual Production Commitment of 70 Million Bottles

NORTH PALM BEACH, Fla., Sept. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bravo! Foods International Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board: BRVO - News), a brand development and marketing company that promotes and distributes vitamin-fortified, flavored milk drinks and other beverages, announced today that it has signed a six year production agreement with HP Hood LLC.

Under the terms of the agreement, the parties have agreed to annual volume commitments of 70 million bottles of Bravo!'s various lines of shelf-stable, single-serve flavored milk beverages. Production is expected to commence in October 2006 and ramp up quickly. The first shipment of approximately 3.8 million bottles is anticipated for November 2006 with full volume shipments of 70 million forecast for 2007.

HP Hood LLC of Chelsea, Massachusetts is one of only three dairy processors in the United States that has approval of the United States Food and Drug Administration to produce aseptic shelf stable milk in bottles. Bravo! has contracted with Hood for the production of Bravo!'s products through 2012.

Roy Warren, Chief Executive Officer, commented, "We are extremely pleased that Hood, with 160 years in the dairy business, will be providing additional production capacity for the Bravo! Slammers. The additional production capacity from Hood is another milestone for Bravo! and brings our total contracted production capacity close to 160 million units." Added, Mr. Warren, "Production for the Bravo! Slammers will be in Hood's Winchester, Virginia facility which complements our current production in the mid-west and Canada."

John Kaneb, Chairman, President and CEO of HP Hood LLC commented, "We are excited about working with an innovative company like Bravo! and look forward to a long and rewarding relationship."

Anybody holding/watching?
It doesn't surprise me that the stock has weakened - not much news happening. Any technical advice about finding a bottom to buy back my position? tia, don.

have only half my trading position. Volume tells lots. Not experienced 'bout this - but I am sure there will be news coming - perhaps, additional filling volume. Don,.

Thanks for summarizing the technicals. Your effort is much appreciated, as we are on really risky ground, on the fundamentals...time is a-ticking and cash is a-burning. Don.

any thoughts on the improved volumes and the price break thru 64 this past week. Don.

Read the NR below first.
Then, Questions:
1. the General Mills deal - why do you think they are focussing any energies on new product development when Brvo's production capacity most probably cannot meet CCE's needs, not to mention their own distribution outlets?
2. Do you think there is any risk that the CCE distribution deal has a clause that, should Brvo not be able to meet CCE's orders, then penalties could cause a direct or indirect equity dilution? I am pleased to read news of the increasing prospective markets (with the Snickers deal yet to be announced). However, in this most recent NR, I see the 2nd most significant comments belonging to CCE guy, Kravitz, who stated that  (a) the products are key to CCE plans and (b) CCE intends to expand distribution channels as Bravo increases production output.
I am certain that if there is a failure on Brvo's part to negotiate additional plant filling capacity significantly beyond 7.5 mpm (mill/month)...and quickly, it will be penalized. These CCE guys play hardball. If they line up outlets and Brvo cannot meet demand, heads will roll. I imagine they would want to take control of the company.
Does any of this matter? Thinking out loud. Don.




NR from last Friday:
Friday April 21, 8:30 am ET


NORTH PALM BEACH, Fla., April 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bravo! Foods International Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board: BRVO - News), a brand development and marketing company that manufactures, promotes and distributes vitamin- fortified, flavored milk drinks and other beverages, announced today that Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. ("CCE") is expanding the channels in which CCE will distribute Bravo! milk products. The new channels of distribution include grocery stores, drug stores and mass merchandisers

Bravo! Foods entered into a distribution agreement with CCE in August 2005 which provides for the distribution of the company's flavored milk products in the United States as well as Canada and some international locations. The agreement specifies that CCE would implement its distribution of Bravo! milk products on a ramp up basis. Prior to today's announcement, CCE distributed the company's products to convenience stores, schools, colleges, vending machines, bodegas, delis and hospitals. The addition of groceries, drug stores and mass merchandisers, which are major channels of distribution, coincides with the expected increase in Bravo!'s manufacturing capacity. The Company is currently on schedule to increase production from 2.5 million units per month to 7.5 million units per month by July at its co-packer, Jasper Products' facility.

Roy Warren, Bravo! Chief Executive Officer commented, "We are pleased that CCE will increase the channels of distribution of Bravo!'s milk products to coincide with the increase in our manufacturing capacity." He added, "The addition of these new channels of distribution is significant for Bravo! as the grocery, drug and mass merchandisers are extensive distribution channels."

Hal Kravitz, CCE's Chief Revenue Officer commented, "We are excited about bringing Bravo! milk products to these new distribution channels. Bravo! Slammers are key products that will further enable CCE to broaden our total beverage portfolio for our customers. We intend to expand distribution channels as Bravo! increases production capacity."

Superb combination of fundamentals, savy (the move into a hot business zone (homeland security) and TA. I needed variety in my trading portfolio. Thanks a million! Don.

Comment: I assume that they are not yet finished negotiating a deal re the Snickers taste franchise. Don.

Bravo! Announces Five Year License Extension with Masterfoods USA

NORTH PALM BEACH, Fla., March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bravo! Foods International Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board: BRVO - News), a brand development and marketing company that manufactures, promotes and distributes vitamin- fortified, flavored milk drinks and other beverages, announced today that it has reached an agreement with Masterfoods, a division of Mars Incorporated, to extend its U.S. license for an additional five years. The new agreement calls for a five year extension of the original expiration date of December 31, 2007 to December 31, 2012.

"This transaction is a key milestone in the development of Bravo!" commented Roy G. Warren, Bravo's Chief Executive Officer. "The license extension allows us to continue to provide consumers their favorite candy brands -- Milky Way®, 3Musketeers® and Starburst® in a drinkable form."

"We are delighted to be strengthening our relationship with Bravo! Foods International," stated Michele D. Brown, Licensing Director of Masterfoods USA. "The extension of our agreement with Bravo! is yet another validation of the success of joining the expertise of Bravo! in flavored milk drinks and the very popular brands of Masterfoods USA."

anything new in the CC ?
especially
Q4, revenues, margins,
revised outlook for 2006.
new filling capacity.
Cant spend the time listening and analysing and posting, as a friend is in need. Anyone? Don.

postscript:
1. thanks to La-onda for bringing the investor presentation to the board.
2. sorry for my duplicate post- i got one of those network is busy gotohell messages -so I reposted.
I guess day traders are hoping for better volume than we have been seeing. don.

Bravo! Foods International to Host Investor Conference Call
Wednesday March 29, 8:59 am ET

NORTH PALM BEACH, Fla., March 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bravo! Foods International Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board: BRVO - News), a brand development and marketing company that manufactures, promotes and distributes vitamin- fortified, flavored milk drinks and other beverages, announced today that it will host a conference call on Thursday, March 30, 2006 at 4:30 p.m., Eastern Time to discuss 2005 financial results.


To participate in the conference call, dial 877-407-9205. International callers, please dial: 201-689-8054. No Passcode required.

This call will be webcast and can be accessed on the company's website at http://www.bravobrands.com in the Investor section under the "webcasts and presentations" tab or at: http://www.investorcalendar.com . A recording of the call will be available until March 31, 2006 at 11:59 p.m. To hear this recording, dial 877-660-6853 (International: 201-612-7415); enter account number 286; conference

 Bravo currently expects to report earnings by the end of March. Something is in the works, I believe.  Don.

Has anyone listened to and analysed what Roy Warren said at the conference call?
I noted his remarks about a very different marketing strategy for non-chilled product. Getting away from conventional milk retail locations. If the company expects to sell 80% of its brand at other than grocery outlets - this could explain why the product availability is disappointing to some people. Don.