Parnassia Food, Inc. is expanding the distribution of Mezzini products to The Fresh Market. The Fresh Market currently operates 105 stores in 21 states, located in the Southeast, Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast with plans for continued expansion throughout the country. Haddon House Food Products is distributing the products to the stores. Mezzini products for WholeFoods North East and North Atlantic regions are distributed by Associated Buyers. In Florida and the South Mezzini products are distributed by Global Specialty Foods. Avenue Gourmet distributes the products to the WholeFoods stores in the Mid-Atlantic region. Renaissance Specialty Foods distributes Mezzini in Northern Calfornia. This well balanced product line offers a complete range of related Mediterranean products: antipasti, olives, tapenade, pesto, bruschetta, aïoli and harissa. The products are packed in glass jars in three different sizes, depending on convenience and serving size. Premium Mediterranean products with an excellent price point and an unique "no-label-look" label! The following 2 Mezzini pesto are now available at all 105 stores of The Fresh Market: Mezzini Pesto Arugula 4.9 OZ jar Mezzini Pesto Genovese 4.9 OZ jar

Mezzini Pesto Arugula is a pesto with arugula, basil, pine nuts, cashew nuts and Pecorino cheese. The fresh Mezzini taste, the arugula and the use of only the highest quality ingredients make this an unique and excellent variation of our traditional Mezzini Pesto Genovese. This pesto with basil, cashew nuts, Pecorino cheese and garlic is an all time favorite with high quality ingredients which will enhance your meal!

Mezzini Pesto is often served over pasta, but it also compliments sandwiches, sauces, soups and other dishes.

For more information, please contact: Alfons van Heerwaarden President Parnassia Food, Inc.

2500 Plaza 5 Harborside Financial Center

Jersey City, NJ 07311 tel: + 1 201 633 8740 fax: +1 201 633 8741

alfons.van.heerwaarden@parnassiafood.com