XStream Beverage Network plans to enter China market

20/01/06 XStream Beverage Network, Inc., an emerging developer, marketer, and distributor of innovative and new age beverages, has announced that it has entered into an agreement with International Strategic Group, Inc. ("ISG"), a consulting and advisory firm which focuses on investment opportunities in the Peoples Republic of China ("PRC"). Under the terms of the agreement, ISG shall identify, evaluate, and facilitate strategic sales and marketing relationships, investments, mergers, and/or acquisitions by and between XStream and select businesses within the PRC.

ISG first became acquainted with XStream through its recent launch of Chinese Rocket Fuel, a 16 oz. energy drink formulated with a blend of Chinese herbs, including: Schizandra, Chinese Panax, Ginseng, Rhodial Root, Eleuthra and Prickly Ash and featuring twice the energy of 8 oz. energy drinks. Chinese Rocket Fuel is part of XStream's overall portfolio of proprietary beverage brands, including Maui Juice, Squeeze Soda, Yohimbe Energy Drink, and SPA Reine Natural Spring Water, the latter for which the Company has exclusive United States distribution rights. As the result of XStream's release of Chinese Rocket Fuel, in combination with its other existing brands, ISG has initiated and is in various stages of discussion with several target companies in the PRC.

XStream's corporate strategy consists of developing a portfolio of beverage brands that compete in every segment of the New Age beverage market. The Company also has four distribution facilities along the east coast - Ayer, Mass., Bristol, Conn., Jessup, Md. and Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

XStream Beverage Network, Inc., is a beverage brand owner and distributor in the New Age beverage category. The company plans to continue acquiring small- to medium-sized beverage distributors, developing brands under its own label or through acquisition and leveraging those brands through its current and future distribution channels.

International Strategic Group Corporation (ISG) is a professional investment advisory firm focused on linking global investment capital with investment opportunities in the People's Republic of China. ISG focuses on linking global investment capital with viable business opportunities in China. We possess unparalleled expertise and insight into the Chinese marketplace and provide our clients with outstanding, value-added services. ISG has established relationships with Chinese entrepreneurs, government agencies and research institutions. These parties provide us with comprehensive reliable resources for investments in China. ISG sources, screens and structures high-quality investment projects, M/A and buyout opportunities, suitable strategic partners as well as extensive reliable channels of due diligence, investment analysis and state-of-the-art localized strategic designing for various western institutional investors, corporations, and business owners.

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