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The just-released Karma Sauce mustards cleaned up less than a month after their public launch with strong showings in the consumer-ready mustard competition. CHIPOTLE MUSTARD took first place in the 'Mild or Medium' category, and GARLIC MUSTARD and COLD PROCESS MUSTARD finished in first and second place, respectively, in 'Hot/X Hot.'

Within ZestFest's consumer-ready Hot Sauce contest, SMOKEY KARMA SAUCE placed 2nd and 3rd in the 'Chipotle' and 'Mild' categories, respectively, while BAD KARMA SAUCE took third place in the 'Hot.' TOMATO KATS'UP claimed third place in 'Condiments: Ketchup.'

'It's a thrill to see our products recognized among the tastiest and most interesting spicy and savory foods the nation has to offer,' says Gene Olczak, founder and president of The Karma Sauce Company. 'We were proud to return home from ZestFest 2012 with heavy-duty validation of our recipes and their appeal to discerning foodies everywhere.'

The original all-natural butternut squash based Karma Sauce products, also including GOOD KARMA SAUCE, was launched in 2010. TOMATO KATS'UP followed in 2011, and the Karma Sauce whole-grain mustards debuted in January 2012.

Karma Sauce products may be purchased direct online at www.karmasauce.com or from a growing list of select retailers throughout Upstate New York and beyond. To find an up-to-date list of Karma Sauce Company retailers, or for complete product descriptions, visit www.karmasauce.com.
 
About The Karma Sauce Company

Inspired by his locavore friends and neighbors in a close-knit community in Pittsford, NY, Gene Olczak created the first Karma Sauce® recipe in the summer of 2008. Karma Sauce products are gluten free, all-natural, and produced in small batches exclusively by Olczak in Upstate New York. The company's name and likeness was inspired by a joyfully naughty cairn terrier who joined Olczak's neighborhood family just as the first sauce was being created.

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Austin, TX – February 2, 2012 – Long Tail Products, formerly Webko Products, a marketing and product development agency, has just released the initial offering in a line of household silicone products geared toward the consumer marke, the Squish Silicone™ Microwave Omelet Maker, and new bottleBOSS™ designs which include both the bottleBOSS Wallet Size Opener and bottleBOSS Money Clips with unique laser engraved illustrations including: a Nautilus Star, a Bicep and a Cowboy branding a bottle.

The Squish Silicone Microwave Omelet Maker makes scrumptious omelets in minutes. Unlike similar microwavable omelet makers, this FDA approved, patent pending design is silicone-based instead of plastic; this eliminates the concern of carcinogens leaching into your food. This silicone omelet maket is non-stick, cleans easily, is dishwasher safe, and can handle all the way up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit; unlike the plastic competition, this microwave omelet market will not crack! The first design is available for purchase now for $14.95 on Amazon at http://www.amazon.com/Squish-Silicone-Microwave-Omelet-Maker/dp/B005ODCMEA, the Squish is perfect for college students, office warriors, athletes, and other time-crunched consumers.

Complementing the infamous Bottle Mates, a wallet size (the size of a credit card to fit in your wallet), stainless steel, lifetime-guaranteed bottle opener only 1mm thick, and the patent pending Bottle Mate Money Clip which includes a stainless steel clip for holding cash, credit or debit cards and other wallet items, the new bottleBOSS designs bear the attitude and personality of users.  

Perfect for the discriminating beer fanatic, home brewing king, or outdoorsman, as a gift for your significant other, coworker, groomsmen, or merely as a great conversation piece at your next fiesta, there is a bottleBOSS with artwork to fit your lifestyle. The bottleBOSS line is available  for purchase immediately for $7.95 for the bottleBOSS Wallet, which has a 5 star Amazon rating, and $14.95 for the bottleBOSS Money Clips models. To learn more or to order go to www.bottleBOSS.com. Both retailer and wholesale distributor inquires are encouraged.

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About Long Tail Products
Long Tail Products, formerly Webko Products, an Austin, TX based product development and marketing firm, develops and manufactures innovative products for Business to Business and Consumer markets. The company's initial product lines include; the Headset Buddy™ line of  headset adapter products for call center use, telephone, handheld and headset interoperability and the bottleBOSS™ line of unique and functional bottle openers and novelty products.

Long Tail's current product portfolio encompasses more than 30 unique solutions which can be seen at the company's web site: www.LongTailProducts.com or on their product web sites at www.TheHeadsetBuddy.com and www.bottleBOSS.com.

 Keywords: College, cooking, microwave, eggs, FDA, student, Beer, Brew, food, Gifts, bottles, retail, consumer, beverage, alcohol, fraternity, money, currency, sportsman, credit card bottle opener
 
 

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Now available, the new whole-grain Karma Sauce mustards are: COLD PROCESS MUSTARD, an 'extra hot' recipe balanced with a dash of honey; GARLIC MUSTARD, a spicy and savory blend of garlic and cracked black pepper; and CHIPOTLE MUSTARD, a smokey-sweet mustard that uses a touch of genuine maple syrup to mellow its unmistakable chipotle flavor.

'We couldn't release the first mustards that America will taste, so we decided to release the best,' says Gene Olczak, founder and president of The Karma Sauce Company. 'These three mustard recipes really offer something for every taste, and use the natural adaptability of the whole-grain mustard seed as a canvas on which to display some amazing flavor combinations.'

The company, which launched its flagship family of premium all-natural Karma Sauce products in 2010 and a Tomato Kats'up in 2011, continues to produce its entire line using all-natural ingredients obtained locally in the upstate New York region. New Karma Sauce COLD PROCESS MUSTARD, GARLIC MUSTARD and CHIPOTLE MUSTARD were conceived and perfected earlier this year in the Karma Test Kitchen and are produced in small batches to ensure freshness and quality.

Like the original KARMA SAUCE family and TOMATO KATS'UP, Karma Sauce COLD PROCESS MUSTARD, GARLIC MUSTARD and CHIPOTLE MUSTARD are all wheat, soy, and gluten-free, and contain no preservatives.

All Karma Sauce products including COLD PROCESS MUSTARD, GARLIC MUSTARD and CHIPOTLE MUSTARD may be purchased direct online at www.karmasauce.com or from a growing list of select retailers throughout Upstate New York and beyond. To find an up-to-date list of Karma Sauce Company retailers, visit www.karmasauce.com.
 
About The Karma Sauce Company

Inspired by his locavore friends and neighbors in a close-knit community in Pittsford, NY, Gene Olczak created the first Karma Sauce® recipe as a personal passion in the summer of 2008. Word of mouth acclaim led to an expansion of the line to include four sauces – Good Karma, Bad Karma, Smokey Karma and Curry Karma – each with its own distinctive flavor, each containing only all-natural ingredients, and each manufactured in small batches exclusively by Olczak in Upstate New York. The company's name and likeness was inspired by a joyfully naughty cairn terrier who joined Olczak's neighborhood family just as the first sauce was being created.

Learn more about The Karma Sauce Company at www.karmasauce.com.
 
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'If you want to lose weight, have rock-hard abs and achieve the body of your dreams, boot camps are an incredible way to burn calories, get fit and have fun,' said John Spencer Ellis, founder of John Spencer Ellis Enterprises, a fitness and personal development solutions company, who has helped people get in shape with boot camp workouts for more than 20 years. 'I understand that not everyone wants to join 40 other people in a busy class and that home workouts can be both challenging and convenient. And today, there are more options than ever when it comes to boot camp workouts at home, which is why I decided to create this website.'

The Beach Body Boot Camp options for the home include the popular P90X, Turbo Jam, Turbo Fire, Chalean, Insanity, Rev Abs, 10 Minute Trainer and many other effective boot camp workouts and DVDs. In addition, the site also offers a link to live boot camp classes with the global phenomenon of Adventure Boot Camp as well as information on nutrition and wellness programs.

'You can now get a beach body in the comfort and privacy of your own home with a little help from the Beach Body Boot Camp website,' Ellis added. 'No matter what your schedule or interest, this site offers a boot camp program that will work for you. Boot camps can truly change your body and your life!'

About John Spencer Ellis Enterprises and Beach Body Boot Camp
John Spencer Ellis Enterprises is a solutions provider for fitness and coaching professionals around the world, providing education, turn-key business programs, coaching and resources for new and advanced fitness and coaching professionals.  For more information about John Spencer Ellis Enterprises or the Beach Body Boot Camp site, please visit http://www.beachbodybootcamp.com/

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The designer interface of EDE ONLINE appeals to a modern readership that is passionate about the F&B lifestyle and culture. Topics range from product and brand showcases to features, trends, travel, personality profiles, art, media, education and events.

As founder Cyrille Stegmann describes, 'Like many, my passion for food, beverage and cigars goes beyond personal taste. Branding methods engage me as much as a brand itself. How a brand is created. A label designed. A product tried, tested, enhanced. As a consumer, I find the more one knows, the better the experience is. This is the premise for EDE ONLINE – it is a passion for knowledge beyond taste.'

Yael Alaton, Strategy Director for Pearlfisher says, 'EDE ONLINE is a unique site in that it manages to cover a broad variety of categories but also has the ability to target a niche and influential audience. This is a website that prides itself on the passion and interactive nature of its readership. It is organized in a modern and engaging way which makes it exciting for a design-savvy audience. We greatly look forward to seeing how it develops."

Roberta Muir, who is manager of the prestigious Sydney Seafood School – Australia's leading cooking school – and author of several books including the international 500 Cheeses also applauded the launch of EDE ONLINE, saying, 'It is a one of a kind in terms of its design and content. I'm personally excited about the scope of the site – I have no doubt it will become the online Mecca for foodies the world-over.'

Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Glenmorangie Whisky commented that, 'The site looks brilliant; simply bursting with information!' And Al Chisolm, VP of Marketing Communications for Matusalem Rum gave very positive feedback about EDE ONLINE, 'It has a completely fresh look. The editorial covers a variety of areas, but they all intertwine and relate to each other very nicely. All the content is informative and ensures good reader engagement.'

While EDE ONLINE is launching internationally it is also structured to include region-specific sections – all of which will be unveiled over the course of 2012. Regions include Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America and the Middle East.

At the time of launch, EDE ONLINE will have over 70 confirmed participants including the following:

Smeg Kitchen Appliances, Decanter Magazine, Campari Group, Glenmorangie Whisky, Veuve Clicquot Champagne, Patron Tequila, ProWein, De Buyer Utensils, Sydney Seafood School, Calvisius Caviar, Le Creuset Crockery, Bols Bartending Academy, Villeroy & Boch Tableware, Matusalem Rum, Global Knives, Taste Magazine, Culinary Institute of America, Corona Extra Beer, Pearlfisher, Drambuie, Vinexpo.

ABOUT EDE ONLINE

EDE ONLINE (www.eat-drink-etc.com) is a peerless global gateway to high-end food, beverage and cigar information and resources. It is a showcase of international brands and products; a union of the commercial and creative. Intelligent, relevant content meets minimalist, artful design. A modern portal for expert opinions and recommendations. EDE ONLINE'S information is channeled directly from its sources. Respected, eminent insights are made personal. Processes laid bare. Trends predicted. Facts compiled. From the makers and creators, to industry professionals, students and keen consumers, EDE ONLINE'S audience shares a common passion. A desire to experience, taste, share and learn.

EDE ONLINE is an international website with regional divisions in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America and the Middle East.

For further information or press inquiries please contact the managing editor Amy Morison: amy@eat-drink-etc.com, www.eat-drink-etc.com

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The stock PET bottle, weighing in at 50-g, was chosen over alternative packaging options thanks to its premium look and sustainability benefits. Most important was the 32-oz PET container's ability to deliver cost benefits and improved manufacturing efficiencies for club store distribution, according to Michael Moss, Vice President of Marketing for Heritage Family Specialty Foods. 'If we hadn't found an acceptable bottle like Amcor's we would have been forced to use two shrink-wrapped 16oz bottles which would have added cost and increased production time,' said Moss. The final product would have required twice as much packaging and increased the cost for consumers, he added.

Up until now, Heritage Family has only offered its Brack Ranch Sweet Pepper Glaze in 16oz glass containers for retail and specialty stores. For club stores, the specialty food supplier opted for a PET alternative that also delivers significant performance and cost advantages including portability and light weight, along with sustainability benefits including recyclability, reduced transportation costs, and a significantly reduced carbon footprint. Moss noted that PET meets the growing sustainability requirements of the packaging and retail industry, resulting in greater penetration in retail/club store channels. Consumers are drawn to the attractive and lightweight features of the PET bottle compared to traditional glass containers. The sweet pepper glaze bottle also further extends Amcor's growing penetration in the food category.

'In the end, lightweight PET not only delivered a savings in terms of transport costs and breakage but also gave us the glass-like appearance and shelf life appeal to maintain the brand image of our Brack Ranch Sweet Pepper Glaze product,' said Moss. The specialty food product is co-branded with Country Living magazine's Country Living Specialty Food Collection. Heritage Family was the first to offer a pourable pepper jelly glaze product in the U.S.

The PET containers are seamlessly integrated into existing glass filling lines with minimal adjustment. Amcor's 32oz ambient fill (up to 140°F) and hot fill (up to 185°F) decanters are targeted for barbecue sauces, salad dressing, and other sauce products.

About Heritage Family Specialty Foods, Inc.
Heritage Family Specialty Foods, Inc., headquartered in Grand Prairie, Texas, is a leading manufacturer of specialty food products which are distributed throughout the U.S. Heritage produces a wide array of extraordinary products including flavorful dressings, soups, sauces, beverage mixes, marinades, salsas, ice cream mixes, and spreads. Heritage Family was the first to offer a pourable pepper jelly glaze product in the U.S. The company was founded in 1991 by Daniel Brackeen, the creator and manufacturer of one of the country's first and most successful frozen yogurt companies, The Country's Best Yogurt (TCBY). Heritage started after Brackeen recognized a niche in the restaurant industry for gourmet specialty products to meet Americans' unique and increasingly discriminating dining needs. More information is available at www.hfsfoods.com.

About Country Living Magazine
Launched over 30 years ago, Country Living ( www.countryliving.com) is the No. 1 selling shelter magazine at newsstands and, through its editorial content and design, encourages readers to "come home to comfort." The magazine focuses on a variety of topics including decorating, antiques, cooking, travel, remodeling and gardens. In addition to its U.S. flagship, Country Living publishes a United Kingdom edition.

About Amcor
Amcor Rigid Plastics is among the world's largest manufacturers of plastic packaging for the beverage, food, personal and home care, and pharmaceuticals industries with 71 facilities in 12 countries. Amcor Limited is a global leader in responsible packaging solutions, employing more than 35,000 people worldwide, operating in 43 countries across 300 sites. Amcor supplies a broad range of plastic (rigid and flexible), fibre, metal and glass packaging solutions to enhance the products consumers use in everyday life. Amcor also provides packaging-related services that help customers succeed through collaboration and innovation driven by art and science. Amcor is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia and is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. For more information, visit www.amcor.com.

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The extended partnership underlines the shared commitment from Philips and Sara Lee to further strengthen the Senseo brand through investment in innovation and market expansion. As part of the agreement, Philips will transfer its 50% ownership right in the Senseo trademark to Sara Lee. Under the terms of the agreement, Sara Lee will pay Philips a total consideration of EUR 170 million. The consideration for the agreement, which is expected to close in the first half of 2012, will be recorded as pre-tax earnings.

'With Senseo, Philips and Sara Lee pioneered the market for portioned coffee solutions, revolutionizing the consumption of high-quality coffee in the home,' said Pieter Nota, Chief Executive Officer of Philips Consumer Lifestyle. 'Over 33 million Senseo appliances have been sold since its launch in 2001, and with today's agreement we're setting the stage for future success. Together with our Saeco espresso portfolio, we're well placed to capture growth in the coffee appliance market.'

'This acquisition and partnership allows us to strengthen our relationship with Philips to focus on innovation in coffee technology and aggressively push geographical expansion,' said Jan Bennink, Executive Chairman of the board, Sara Lee Corp. 'Philips' long history of innovation, combined with superior retail strength in our key markets, makes it the perfect partner to work with as we take Senseo to the next level.'

The market for portioned coffee solutions continues to grow, with over 15 million appliances sold in 2011 – an increase of more than 20% on the previous year. Philips provides a full portfolio of coffee solutions that is tailored to the needs of the markets where it operates. This includes drip filter, portioned solutions and fully automatic espresso solutions. Through the Philips, Saeco and Gaggia brands, Philips is one of the world's largest coffee appliance manufacturers. Sara Lee operates under several brands in the coffee category globally, including Douwe Egberts, Maison du Café, Café Pilão, Marcilla and Senseo. Sara Lee and Philips have been working together on Senseo since 2001, with Sara Lee's Douwe Egberts brand producing the coffee pods and Philips designing and manufacturing the single-serve machines.

Senseo facts and figures

• Philips and Sara Lee first launched Senseo in the Netherlands in 2001. It has since launched in Belgium, France, Germany and Austria (2002); Denmark and Norway (2003); the UK (2004); Hungary (2006); Spain (2009) and Brazil (2010).
•Over 33 million Philips Senseo coffee machines have been sold.
•35 billion Sara Lee coffee pods have been sold, offering consumers across the world 35 enticing coffee varieties.
•A Senseo system can be found in more than half (60%) of households in the Netherlands, and over a quarter of homes in France (27%) and Germany (25%).

About Royal Philips Electronics

Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is a diversified health and well-being company, focused on improving people's lives through timely innovations. As a world leader in healthcare, lifestyle and lighting, Philips integrates technologies and design into people-centric solutions, based on fundamental customer insights and the brand promise of 'sense and simplicity.' Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips employs over 120,000 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries worldwide. With sales of EUR 22.3 billion in 2010, the company is a market leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions and new lighting applications, as well as lifestyle products for personal well-being and pleasure with strong leadership positions in male shaving and grooming, portable entertainment and oral healthcare. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter.

About Sara Lee Corporation

Sara Lee Corp. (NYSE: SLE) and it's leading portfolio of food and beverage brands, including Ball Park, Douwe Egberts, Hillshire Farm, Jimmy Dean, Pickwick Teas, Sara Lee and SENSEO, generate nearly $9 billion in annual net sales from continuing operations and employ approximately 20,000 people worldwide. In January, 2011, Sara Lee Corp. announced that it will divide the company into two pure-play publicly-traded companies, one focused on the international coffee and tea market and the other on North American meats. For more information on the company, please visit www.saralee.com.

Forward-looking statements

This release may contain certain forward-looking statements with respect to the financial condition, results of operations and business of Philips and certain of the plans and objectives of Philips with respect to these items. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur in the future and there are many factors that could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.

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During 2011, along with BBQ's and BBQ parts, this outdoor patio furniture and patio heaters store added several key brands to its already impressive offerings such as eco-friendly patio furniture, outdoor fire pits and fire tables, and it has been featured frequently both in media as well as in trade publications. It's the sort of consideration that helps ensure success by enabling a high level of awareness in the local marketplace - and their smart marketing strategies have paid off with significant increases in phone calls, visitors, and sales.

There are many choices these days for where to go for outdoor equipment such as BBQ's and patio furniture. It's not common to find good personalized service anymore in retail sales - however it appears that this Vancouver BBQ store has just the perfect combination of customer service and selection to satisfy anyone's needs and budget. For anyone looking for new Weber or Napoleon grills, patio furniture, patio heaters, outdoor fire pits and tables or BBQ parts, this is a must see candy store for adults. They have everything for all your outdoor grilling and entertaining needs.

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The 2011 kick off events were so successful, the company has decided to roll them out for all of 2012.  'Urbandale's Incredible Pizza continues to feel that this is a positive way to deliver a great message to our youth while providing them with a safe and fun environment to enjoy,' said Carl Sanders, Group Events Manager, who will be coordinating the 2012 events.

Fellowship Nite, which will come alive every 3rd Friday of the month starting from 8 p.m. to midnight, is open to the public.

'A special ticket price of $15 per person, inclusive of a mini-concert, pizza buffet, drink, and unlimited attractions, such as go-karts, bumper cars, mini-golf, bowling, and more,' noted Sanders.

Scheduled dates for upcoming Fellowship Nites featuring local bands performances are as follows: 

• February 17
• March 16
• April 20
• And every third Friday of the month thereafter

'Rest assured, Incredible Pizza will provide a safe, fun place for the whole family to hang out together,' said General Manager Andrew McCurdy, who is happy to see these great youth events continue in 2012.

For further information, please contact:
Carl Sanders, Group Events Manager, (515) 318-3025 csanders@ipceastcoast.com
Urbandale's Incredible Pizza Website

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The 2011 kick off events were so successful, the company has decided to roll them out for all of 2012.  'Indianapolis' Incredible Pizza continues to feel that this is a positive way to deliver a great message to our youth while providing them with a safe and fun environment to enjoy,' said Debbie Lambert, Group Events Manager, who will be coordinating the 2012 events.

Fellowship Nite, which will come alive every 3rd Friday of the month starting from 8 p.m. to midnight, is open to the public.

'A special ticket price of $15 per person, inclusive of a mini-concert, pizza buffet, drink, and unlimited attractions, such as go-karts, bumper cars, mini-golf, bowling, and laser tag,' noted Lambert.

Scheduled dates for upcoming Fellowship Nites featuring local bands performances are as follows: 

• February 17
• March 16
• April 20
• And every third Friday of the month thereafter

'Rest assured,  Incredible Pizza will provide a safe, fun place for the whole family to hang out together,' said General Manager Jim Leonard, who is happy to see these great youth events continue in 2012.

For further information, please contact:
Debbie Lambert, Group Events Manager, (317) 496-4450 debbie@ipceastcoast.com
Indy's Incredible Pizza Website

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The website, created by John Spencer Ellis, founder of John Spencer Ellis Enterprises, a fitness and personal development solutions company, provides proven, effective and rapid weight loss solutions. Ellis served as the boot camp and life coach who appeared on Bravo's The Real Housewives of Orange County series, where he helped organize and upgrade the cupboards, pantries and kitchens of many cast members. The new weight loss website, then, simply offers an at-home option for diet, detox and weight loss.

'I have personally used every weight loss or detox program that I offer, so I can personally attest to their ease of use and amazing results,' said Ellis. 'During January and throughout the year, I am very committed to helping my clients lose weight, increase their energy levels, and live their best and healthiest life.'

In particular, the website at http://www.weight-loss-centers.info/ includes information on the Shakeology diet drink and weight loss system, the Isagenix nine-day cleanse, detox and weight loss system as well as the Isagenix 30-day cleanse and more.

'Losing weight does not have to be such a struggle. You can make a commitment to getting healthier this year by losing some weight and then reap the benefits of that decision for years and years to come,' Ellis added. 'This is a diet center alternative in the comfort of your own home.'

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About John Spencer Ellis Enterprises and Weight Loss Solutions
John Spencer Ellis Enterprises is a solutions provider for fitness and coaching professionals around the world, providing education, turn-key business programs, coaching and resources for new and advanced fitness and coaching professionals.  For more information about John Spencer Ellis Enterprises or weight loss solutions, please visit http://www.weight-loss-centers.info/

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This new global supply agreement builds on the existing long-standing working relationship and will nearly double Barry Callebaut's current volumes with Unilever. Ultimately Barry Callebaut will provide 70% of Unilever's global cocoa and chocolate products. This will be achieved under a wide-ranging joint business development plan involving close co-operation across the areas of innovation, sustainable sourcing, capacity expansion and value improvement.

Kevin Havelock, President of Unilever's Refreshment Category, said: 'Our Ice Cream category has a significant role to play in Unilever's sustainable growth model to deliver our ambition of doubling the size of our business whilst reducing our environmental impact. Our leadership position has been built on great taste, innovation and increasingly sustainable ingredients. We need partners like Barry Callebaut to help us extend this position and achieve our overall aim.'

As a result of the agreement, Barry Callebaut will invest approximately CHF 22 million (EUR 18 million / USD 24 million) in its worldwide factory network in order to prepare the capacity required to fulfill the long-term partnership agreement. The additional volumes have a ramp-up period of 12 months, starting immediately.

Juergen Steinemann, CEO of Barry Callebaut, said: 'We are honored that we can announce this long-term partnership with Unilever today and be part of their 'Partner to Win' strategy. This agreement is based on a successful long-standing collaboration between our two companies. Once again, it confirms that by living our four strategic pillars1 we can accomplish and deliver on the requirements of our customers.'

Barry Callebaut has already been an active partner in developing one of Unilever's most successful ice cream brands, Magnum®, including supporting the launch of this iconic brand across various regions in the last year.

Barry Callebaut has also been working closely with Unilever to meet its sustainable cocoa sourcing commitments.

The parties agreed not to disclose any further terms of the agreement.

1 Expansion, Cost Leadership, Innovation and Sustainable Cocoa.

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About Unilever (www.unilever.com):

Unilever works to create a better future every day. We help people feel good, look good and get more out of life with brands and services that are good for them and good for others.
Unilever is one of the world's leading suppliers of fast moving consumer goods with strong operations in more than 100 countries and sales in 180. Consumers buy 170bn Unilever packs around the world every year, and our products are used over two billion times a day.
Our portfolio includes some of the world's best known and most loved brands including twelve €1 billion brands, and global leadership in many categories in which we operate. The portfolio features iconic brands such as: Knorr, Hellmann's, Lipton, Dove, Vaseline, Persil, Cif, Marmite and Pot Noodle.
We have around 167,000 employees in over 100 countries, and generated annual sales of €44.3 billion in 2010. For more information about Unilever and its brands, please visit www.unilever.com.
In November 2010, we launched the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan aiming to halve our overall environmental footprint. Unilever is Food Industry Leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Indexes for the 13th year running. We are included in the FTSE4Good Index Series and attained a top environmental score of 5, leading to inclusion in the FTSE4Good Environmental Leaders Europe 40 Index. We are also ranked 7th in the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World, a list compiled by Corporate Knights Magazine. We achieved Platinum Plus standard in the UK's Business in the Community Corporate Responsibility Index 2009, and were named Company of the Year in 2010.

Barry Callebaut (www.barry-callebaut.com):

With annual sales of about CHF 4.6 billion (EUR 3.6 billion/USD 5.0 billion) for fiscal year 2010/11, Zurich-based Barry Callebaut is the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate – from the cocoa bean to the finished chocolate product. Barry Callebaut is present in 27 countries, operates around 40 production facilities and employs a diverse and dedicated workforce of about 6,000 people. Barry Callebaut serves the entire food industry focusing on industrial food manufacturers, artisans and professional users of chocolate (such as chocolatiers, pastry chefs or bakers), the latter with its two global brands Callebaut® and Cacao Barry®. Barry Callebaut is the global leader in cocoa and chocolate innovations and provides a comprehensive range of services in the fields of product development, processing, training and marketing. Cost leadership is another important reason why global as well as local food manufacturers work together with Barry Callebaut. Through its broad range of sustainability initiatives and research activities, the company works with farmers, farmer organizations and other partners to help ensure future supplies of cocoa and improve farmer livelihoods.

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Qubies is an efficient way to store breast milk – especially for busy mothers who need to pump breast milk and store it for later use. The award winning Qubies' design keeps breast milk evenly portioned in 30 ml cubes making it easy to access and thaw, ready to be placed in the bottle for feeding time.

Alexandra Wardle, creator and company director of Qubies says, 'Qubies is the simple way to freeze and store breast milk and baby food. Incorporating the dividers on the lid means liquids do not have to be poured into individual compartments one after the other. This ensures that food remains frost-free, doesn't absorb any freezer smells, and also stops any food from leaking if it is tipped. All busy mums have to do is fill the tray, snap on the lid, freeze and serve.' http://www.qubies.com.au/

Beyond the immediate benefits for children, breastfeeding contributes to a lifetime of good health. According to the World Health Organisation adults who were breastfed as babies often have lower blood pressure and lower cholesterol, as well as lower rates of overweight, obesity and type-2 diabetes.

There is also evidence that people who were breastfed perform better in intelligence tests.

Breast milk naturally has these long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids which greatly improve the intellectual growth of babies:

• Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) Is An Omega-3 Fatty Acid;
• Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) Is An N−3 Omega-3 Fatty Acid; and
• Α-Linolenic Acid (ALA) Is An N−3 Omega-3 Fatty Acid.

Qubies is an 'upside down' ice cube tray that makes seven perfect 30 ml cubes. It is safe to use because it is BPA-free, and also phthalate-free and PVC-free. http://www.qubies.com.au/

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Baskets are available in various different forms, and they can either be utilized for storage or for decorative purposes. Customers have chosen Almac Imports as their baskets wholesale provider since 1963, due to the variety and professional services that the company has to offer. Clients can expect to choose from a wide selection of stand-alone baskets, as well as nesting varieties.

Not only does the company offer reasonably priced wholesale baskets, but Almac Imports also specializes in unique boxes, ribbons and wrappings to create memorable gifts. Metal containers are also available for holding heavier objects, but Almac does not skimp on beauty.

In order for customers to see the wide variety of baskets that Almac imports has to offer, they are encouraged to visit the company's website for the most current catalog: https://www.almacltd.ca/.

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