Jamba, Inc. Announces the Appointment of Susan Shields as Vice President of Consumer Products, Licensing and Growth Initiatives

  
    
  
  
    
      Jamba, Inc. (NASDAQ:JMBA; NASDAQ:JMBAU; NASDAQ:JMBAW) today announced 
      the appointment of Susan Shields as its vice president of consumer 
      products, licensing and growth initiatives effective January 12, 2009.
    
    
      Ms. Shields brings over 15 years of marketing, leadership and innovation 
      and business development experience to Jamba. She brings significant 
      consumer product and retail experience and was most recently the senior 
      vice president of innovation and product management at Beautifull, Inc., 
      a company focused on selling fresh prepared foods. Ms. Shields has also 
      served as group vice president of innovation at Safeway, senior vice 
      president of new ventures and marketing at Del Monte Foods and has held 
      numerous positions with Quaker Oats Company.
    
    
      James White, president and chief executive officer, Jamba, Inc., said, 
      “On behalf of our entire team, I would like to welcome Susan to Jamba. 
      She is a veteran in the retail food industry with extensive experience 
      at Safeway, Del Monte Foods and Quaker Oats. She is a great addition to 
      our team and we look forward to utilizing her expertise to extend the 
      Jamba brand through licensing and other relationships to develop 
      consumer products.”
    
    
      About Jamba, Inc.
    
    
      Jamba, Inc. (NASDAQ:JMBA; NASDAQ:JMBAU; NASDAQ:JMBAW) is a holding 
      company and through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Jamba Juice Company, 
      owns and franchises JAMBA JUICE® stores. JAMBA JUICE is the leading 
      blender of fruit and other naturally healthy ingredients. Founded in 
      1990, Jamba strives to inspire and simplify healthy living for its 
      customers and employees. As of October 7, 2008, JAMBA JUICE had 749 
      stores, of which 520 were company-owned and operated. For the nearest 
      location or a complete menu including our breakfast smoothies with 
      organic granola, please call: 1-866-4R-FRUIT or visit the JAMBA JUICE 
      website at www.jamba.com.
    
    
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