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April 2013

Factory Developments

Traditionally, spring signifies

growth and development, and

this season, that couldn't be

more true for Ultra Green.

Retrofitting the factory to handle

all the future activity has been

one of our main priorities.

Fully cleaned and prepped for equipment, the Devil's Lake facility is quickly

transforming into America's first wheat straw pulping and molding plant.

With the arrival of highly specialized machines to produce high-volume

pulped products and the thermoformed plastic lids to match, full production

is just around the corner.

Issue 5

In this issue:

Factory Developments

Machines Arrive

Feature in Rachael Ray

Words from Woody

Employee Spotlight

Trade Shows

New Customers

Bunzl

Focus Packaging

and Supply Co.

Lipari Foods

Midland Paper

Company

London Drugs

Select Food

Products, Inc.

Past & Upcoming

Trade Shows

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Delivery of our new pulping machine

Machines Arriving

The first of many machines to arrive is our pulping machine. It is engineered

to turn thousands of acres of wheat straw into a pulp that will be used to

produce Ultra Green products.

Q: What's Devils

Lake known for?

A: Hunting &

fishing.

Home to North Dakota's

largest natural lake and the

land to match, Devil's Lake

has been coined "hunters

paradise".

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Testing out pizza pans on our new molding machines

Feature in Everydaywith Rachael Ray

Declared "Best Cup"Rachael Ray's Magazine, Everyday with

Rachael Ray did a feature on "green"

disposable serveware, and Ultra Green's

16oz. cornstarch cups were given the

highest ranking of "best cup".

As we continue expansion with our

national retail distribution, it's no

wonder we're gaining momentum in the

marketplace.

Growing consumer demand for

compostable items means increased

product placement and media coverage

for our company. This helps fuel our

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growth to over 30,000 natural food locations serviced by our distributor

network.

Words from WoodyMichael Wood, VP of Food Service Sales

Hello Everyone,

First, let me thank each and every one of our

representatives for their continued support, and the

doubling of our business in 2012 over 2011.

Given the excitement and lead-generation from the

recent Pizza Expo, we should be well on our way to

generating full-capacity in our new manufacturing

facility.

With over ten new custom projects initiated in the first quarter, 2013 will

undoubtedly be a banner year for Ultra Green.

Best Regards,

Michael Wood

VP of Food Service Sales

Building the Ultra Green TeamEmployee Spotlight: Fernando Marin

Being the first company in the United States to pioneer biodegradable

molded products means our company has unique and creative roles to fill.

We're privileged to have Fernando Marin onboard. He left Spain to work for

Ultra Green's factory in Devil's Lake, North Dakota. That alone should tell

you a thing-or-two about his commitment to the success of our company.

Fernando has extensive experience in straw pulping management and a

strong background in chemistry & engineering. His experience is enhanced

by his educational achievements: B.S. Degree in Chemistry, M.S. Degree in

Chemical Engineering & Environmental Technologies, and he is currently

seeking his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering & Environmental Technologies at

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the University of Zaragoza.

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