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09/02/2008 Letter To Shareholders

Dear Shareholders,

Shotpak StandUp pouch celebrates year one in the
market place and 8 months under BPG Management

Sarasota, FL -- September 2, 2008

Congratulations are necessary to all our consumers. The eco-friendly sustainable StandUp pouch, used to launch the Shotpak cocktails and STR8UP™ spirits in six multiple pouch packs on August 19, 2007, continues to grow.

One and half million patented StandUP pouches have been filled since then.

A milestone, as this figure exceeds the combined total pouches sold since the inception of Shotpak in 2003!

As with our first shareholder letter where we laid out a set of objectives we planned and did achieve we again share the following strategies with our shareholders.

LONG TERM STRATEGY:

The Shotpak brand continues to be totally accepted every time a consumer holds the pouch.

We started the year with sales to three states and we are now selling in California, Arizona, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama and Texas.

Our USA strategy is to be in Illinois, Wisconsin, Kansas, Missouri, Nevada, Hawaii, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Connecticut by years end.

As regards export we are selling in England, Scotland and Wales. We have product on test in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Romania, Hungary, Austria, Turkey, Italy, Greece, Korea, China, India, Dubai, Germany and Spain.

Long term plan is 35 USA states and about 50 foreign regions.

We have four ready-to-drink cocktails now and in the New Year another four new flavors will follow (Cosmopolitan, Mojito, Pomegranate and GRAVITY Energy). Same time and for the Holiday season, the existing award winning four STR8UP™ spirits will be jointly marked in our new variety 12 pack consisting of 8 cocktails and 4 STR8UPS. This will expand the STR8UP spirits presence into the market place.

Also we have our first contract to fill and market from California Blue, their range of Tequila and Energy products called Buzz-A-Rita™ alongside our own Shotpak brands. This nearly doubles our product line from a year ago.

Summary of this Long Term Strategy is that Shotpak will be available in more states and overseas markets by the end of 2009. Also we will introduce new products and a new 12 variety package for better product distribution and store placement.

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE:

The Shotpak StandUP pouch design is well protected by patents, as is the film structure making entry harder for competitors. The cocktails like wise are patent pending in certain categories. The traditional competitor to Shotpak ready-to-drink cocktails are cocktails made in real time in bars (more expensive) and in the STR8UP™ spirits from a smaller competitor and of course the traditional. Pet bottle miniatures.

Our marketing stresses convenience, eco-friendly and available where no glass is used and we are slowly penetrating this PET miniature bottle dominated market, in stores, clubs, hotels and sports arenas.

OPERATIONAL METRICS:

At the end of last year Shotpak Inc. NV decided to make a strategic technology deal with the Beverage Pouch Group who own the StandUp pouch design and the machinery used to fill their products. In this technology deal Beverage Pouch Group produce the Shotpak brand and pay a royalty per case sold. For the use of the flavor recipes a 15% interest in the BPG group was acquired and that means in the future as BPG starts selling their fortified waters, modern wines and draft beers into the market place, Shotpak Inc. NV will share in the bottom line. This BPG deal has brought $2.5 million to the improved Shotpak Inc. NV balance sheet.

Looking ahead we envisage sales growing from present 15,000 cases a year to 50,000 and onto 100,000 cases in the future.

CONFIDENCE LEVELS:

The BPG Management team as well as the Shotpak INC. NV Board of Directors feel extremely confident that the strategic plan can be met over the next two years. Bill Marin, President of Shotpak Inc. NV commented that "What has happened since January 1, 2008 has been phenomenal and the future looks just as promising".

CRITICAL ISSUES:

The success of the Shotpak brand brings with it some controversy about under age drinking. At the start of this venture BPG undertook to be totally compliant will all the rules of DISCUS, the Industry self discipline conduct code and we do not advertise where we would be considered controversial and have been complimented on our approach.

As with other reputable alcoholic beverages, we will ensure total compliance with government standards.

Our lower alcohol content for the cocktails is a plus and we do point this positive feature as often as possible.

CAPITAL ALLOCATION:

Shotpak Inc. NV investors have a huge advantage that no capital allocation is needed under the technology deal. BPG is responsible for this aspect of the business. This advantage will be appreciated as the number of cases sold increases and new machinery is required.

FINAL COMMENTS:

R. Charles Murray, the CEO of the Beverage Pouch Group, commented that "The strength of the Shotpak brand is perhaps not fully appreciated and be aware that each year the food and beverage industries launch thousands of new products with much fanfare and expense to see only a handful make it to the next year. The Shotpak brand with its new StandUp pouch and six pack multiple pouch box reached the market place quietly and has been totally accepted. Most advertising for the product is through the web and social networks, which are not under our control, but where the product is endorsed by satisfied consumers who recommend others try it. This is a marketing story for the future and which we marvel at each day. What we do know is that our policy of supporting unusual sports like cricket and paint ball, as well having bands like Early Pearl travel to many clubs and stadiums showing the enjoyment of the products, works just as well and probably better compared to more traditional promotional methods. Our slow methodical approach is working in this tightly regulated industry. We feel extremely confident for the future."

Safe Harbor: Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release, including the description of the Company and its product offerings, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially, including the historical volatility and low trading volume of our stock, the risk and uncertainties inherent in the early stages of growth companies, the Company's need to raise substantial additional capital to proceed with its business, risks associated with competitors, and other risks. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. The Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

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