IRVINE, CA--(Marketwire - January 02, 2013) - Bazi International, Inc. (OTCQB: [ BAZI ]), and its operating subsidiary True Drinks, Inc. ("Bazi"), today announced that the company's full line of AquaBalla" Naturally Flavored Water has gained national distribution in all Safeway, Inc. stores, including Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Randall's, etc. Distribution will include Fruit Punch, Orange and Grape AquaBall Naturally Flavored Water.

Lance Leonard, Chief Executive Officer of Bazi, commented, "The opportunity to work with such an outstanding retailer as Safeway is exciting. They understand the importance of providing healthy hydration within the children's beverage category, and we are fortunate to work with them on this project. Gaining a national footprint for AquaBall Naturally Flavored Water will allow for us to reach more consumers and give them the chance to provide great tasting, healthy drinks to their families. Distribution is our priority, and Safeway is a key account towards achieving our goals for 2013."

About Bazi International, Inc.
Bazi International, Inc., through its operating subsidiary True Drinks, Inc., is a beverage company with licensing agreements with major entertainment and media companies for use of their characters on its proprietary, patented bottles. AquaBalla", the company's naturally-flavored, vitamin-enhanced water drink that was created as a low-calorie, low-sugar alternative to juice and soda for kids, is currently being sold into mass-market retailers throughout the United States. For more information, please visit [ www.theaquaball.com ] and [ www.truedrinks.com ].

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