DC Brands International, Inc.: DC Brands Signs Major Distributor

DENVER, CO--(Marketwire - July 14, 2009) - Today, DC Brands International, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: [ DCBR ]) is extremely proud to announce that they have signed a distribution agreement with DPI Specialty Foods of Henderson, Colorado. Distribution Plus, Inc. (DPI) distributes specialty food products to major accounts nationwide. DC Brands' President and CEO Richard Pearce said, "This has been in the works for a few months. It takes a lot of time to get through all of the necessary paperwork and requirements to become an approved vendor for an A list distributor the size and scope of DPI."

Pearce continues, "DPI is one of the largest specialty food distributors in the US, providing nationwide distribution to tens of thousands of both chain and independent grocery stores. For the most part, when it comes to the grocery business, DPI is one of the approved and preferred distributors in most of the major chains. This is a game changing event for our company. It provides us with both access and premier distribution to the who's who of the grocery industry."

A requirement necessary to become an approved vendor for DPI is to have at least one of their major accounts requesting their products. DC Brands has their initial purchase order from DPI in house and products are ready for delivery for their initial customer/chain. The details and name of the chain will be released in a subsequent release and not until the products are on the customer's shelves in the next few weeks. DC Brands is extremely proud of this accomplishment and grateful to have the ability to work with such an excellent company.

For more information on DPI go to [ www.distribution-plus.com ].

About DC Brands International:

DC Brands International, a publicly traded company under the ticker symbol (PINKSHEETS: [ DCBR ]), presently specializes in and manufactures health products. Established in 1998, DC Brands went public in 2005 producing a number of lines of energy drinks. DC Brands then purchased the assets of H.A.R.D. Nutrition and began its quest to produce a new health line of products. DC Brands is now proud to announce the release of their new H.A.R.D. Nutrition Functional Water Systems, which is set to revolutionize the functional beverage category.

For more information on DC Brands International, visit their website at [ www.HardNutrition.com ].

Note: Except for the historical information contained herein, this news release contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Among the factors that could cause actual results or timelines to differ materially are risks associated with research and clinical development, regulatory approvals, supply capabilities and reliance on third-party manufacturers, product commercialization, competition, litigation, and the other risk factors listed from time to time in reports filed by DC Brands International with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to risks described under the caption "Important Factors That May Affect Our Business, Our Results of Operation and Our Stock Price." The forward-looking statements contained in this news release represent judgments of the management of DC Brands International as of the date of this release. DC Brands International and its managers and agents undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements.

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DC Brands International, Inc.: DC Brands Signs Major Distributor