AGA•VIE Esprit d’Agave forges partnership with BIBO Beverage Group

The Luxury Agave Spirit of France is created through a distillation of Tequila & Cognac Newport Beach, CA: Beverage Ventures, Inc. announced today a new partnership with BIBO Beverage Group, LLC for co-brand management, sales, and marketing on a national level. “The many years of experience and skill levels that Terri White and Mark Lester (BIBO Co-Founders), bring to the table will only bolster our brand presence and sell through for all of our selected markets,” says Drew Hibbert, President at Beverage Ventures, Inc. owner of AGA•VIE. More info at www.AGAVIE.com “AGA•VIE is exactly the type of spirit brand we are looking to add to our portfolio at BIBO Beverage Group, it is unique, high quality, and family owned” says Terri White, Co-Founder at BIBO Beverage Group, LLC. “With the current increase in global awareness, and overall interest in Agave Spirits worldwide, the time is now to capitalize on this new and exciting phase of the agave spirits phenomena” says Mark Lester, CoFounder at BIBO Beverage Group, LLC. Through this dynamic partnership, AGA•VIE – Esprit d’Agave will seek to achieve: • New markets & overall sales growth • More focused distributor management • An experienced and expanded management presence in all active markets • Long term growth and the addition of international markets About Beverage Ventures, Inc: The company is established by father and son team – Roy and Drew Hibbert. They previously introduced Tequila Corralejo to the US market in the late 1990s at the beginning of the Tequila renaissance and today, this category has grown exponentially to become the second largest distilled spirits category after Vodka. Beverage Ventures, Inc. has been formed to develop and launch innovative brands into the global distilled spirits marketplace. . About BIBO Beverage Group, LLC: Two beverage industry powerhouses, Terri White and Mark Lester have joined forces in creating BIBO Beverage Group, LLC, an agency specializing in helping boutique and family-owned wine, beer and spirits producers find strategic success in key markets. BIBO is focused on creating a collective of domestic and internationally-based strategically placed brands, giving these small- to mid-sized producers the muscle of a more extensive operation. The company helps each brand navigate the sometimes-complicated industry, and provides effective programming and efficient, affordable marketing initiatives that can match budgetary needs. BIBO will work on general sales, marketing and communication, brand development, and new product launches. BIBO is a full- service importer/exporter, national sales, and brand management agency