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Crown Royal® Kicks Off Nationwide Call for Heroes

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:09:16 +0000

Crown Royal® Kicks Off Nationwide Call for Heroes

Whisky Brand to Honor an American Hero with Naming Rights to the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

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INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- There are certain people who go above and beyond to change the lives of others. From soldiers who protect our country to individuals who serve as leaders within their communities, Crown Royal is looking to pay tribute to those who are making a difference. The whisky brand is encouraging adult fans to nominate their personal heroes (21 or older) for naming rights to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race, the Crown Royal Presents the "Your Hero's Name Here"™ 400 at the Brickyard.

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The race, to be held on July 29, 2012 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, represents the ultimate celebration of heroes and will mark the sixth time Crown Royal has awarded race naming rights to an adult fan. For the past two years, Crown Royal accepted nominations for military and service members exclusively. Not only has the 2012 race moved to the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway, but the annual program—now called "Your Hero's Name Here"—has been expanded to accept entries for all of the unsung heroes who make a difference in their communities, from firefighters and police officers, to first responders and local volunteers.

"The expansion of the nomination category gives adult fans the opportunity to honor all men and women who truly make a difference in their day-to-day lives," said Yvonne Briese, VP Marketing, DIAGEO North American whisky. "We've been given the opportunity to shine a spotlight on those who unselfishly commit themselves to giving back, and we look forward to seeing one of our heroes kiss the bricks in Indianapolis this summer."

To nominate a hero for consideration for naming rights to the race, fans are encouraged to visit the Crown Royal Facebook page (Facebook.com/CrownRoyal), where they will be asked to describe a heroic act by the nominee in 100 words or less. Nominations will be accepted until April 30, 2012 and the five finalists will be announced in May. Once the finalists are announced, fans will be provided the chance to cast a vote and determine the winner. The winner will be revealed in a special ceremony leading up to the race.

As part of the prize package, the grand-prize winner will travel to Indianapolis for the race, where he or she will be provided an once-in-a-lifetime experience, which will include waving the green flag to signal the start of the race and delivering the trophy bearing his or her moniker to the race winner in Victory Lane.

The race is the culminating event of the Crown Royal Heroes Project™, an ongoing commitment to recognize everyday heroes and give back to their communities. As part of the project, special commemorative CAMO Crown Royal bag stuffing events were held across the country throughout the fall, resulting in thousands of Crown Royal care packages being sent to American troops overseas, with the help of Packages from Home. The Project benefits the brand's two national charity partners, Honoring Heroes and Operation Patriot Foundation.

Crown Royal's ongoing effort to identify deserving individuals kicked off this weekend in Indianapolis, along with various military bases across the country, and will continue throughout the entry period. Former NFL standout Warrick Dunn made a special appearance around the big game to call attention to the program and encourage adult fans to nominate their heroes. Dunn has partnered with the whisky brand to honor his own hero – his late mother – a former police officer who was killed during an off-duty security shift 19 years ago.

About Crown Royal

Crown Royal Canadian whisky is the number one selling Canadian whisky brand in the US by value and has a tradition as long and distinctive as its taste. Specially blended to commemorate a grand tour of Canada made by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain in 1939, Crown Royal Canadian whisky's smooth, elegant style reflects its aristocratic origins and is considered the epitome of Canadian whisky. For more information visit www.crownroyal.com. Crown Royal encourages all fans to please enjoy responsibly.

About Diageo

Diageo (Dee-AH-Gee-O) is the world's leading premium drinks business with an outstanding collection of beverage alcohol brands across spirits, wines and beer categories. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Guinness, Smirnoff, J&B, Baileys, Cuervo, Tanqueray, Captain Morgan, Crown Royal, Beaulieu Vineyard and Sterling Vineyards wines.

Diageo is a global company, trading in more than 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE).

For more information about Diageo, its people, brands, and performance, visit us at Diageo.com. For our global resource that promotes responsible drinking through the sharing of best practice tools, information and initiatives, visit DRINKiQ.com.

About Indianapolis Motor Speedway

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has been the worldwide leader in motorsports entertainment since it opened in 1909. The facility has hosted the Indianapolis 500, the world's largest single-day annual sporting event, since 1911 and also is the site of the Crown Royal Presents the "Your Hero's Name Here" 400 at the Brickyard and the Red Bull Indianapolis GP. The NASCAR Nationwide Series and GRAND-AM Road Racing also will make their IMS debut with races in 2012.

IMS is the world's largest spectator sporting facility and is the only venue to stage annual races in the IZOD IndyCar Series, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, GRAND-AM Road Racing and MotoGP.

About Operation Patriot Foundation

The mission of Operation Patriot Foundation, Inc., is to pay tribute to those who protect us daily - fire fighters, law enforcement, emergency responders and our active and veteran military forces, and to raise money for organizations representing these men and women who protect us. Our intentions are simple. To pay tribute to and help those who risk their lives for us daily and provide support to these people and their families through fund raising and ceremony in their honor. Operation Patriot Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. For more information, please visit www.operationpatriot.org.

About Honoring Heroes

Honoring Heroes, also known as The American First Responder Institute of Heraldry, has created nationally recognized awards for valor and heroism in the service of the First Responders' life saving mission. No federal, state or local funds are required because the First Responder Institute prioritizes using locally donated dollars to honor local first responders. Prior to the work of the Institute, there was only one nationally recognized award for First Responders; the Medal of Valor. We have created complimentary awards for heroism and exceptional service "above and beyond the call of duty." Awards are also given for direct participation in significant events, for improving security of the homeland and for exemplary service. For more information, please visit www.honoringheroes.com.

About Packages From Home

Packages From Home is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to send care and comfort packages to deployed American military heroes who are stationed in active duty theaters around the world, as well as to facilitate activities that elevate morale of all veterans. Packages From Home was founded in 2004 by Kathleen Lewis and has sent over 130,000 individual care packages and thousands of pounds of bulk mailing to deployed military troops overseas since its inception. You can make a donation and learn more about Packages From Home by calling 602.253.0284 or by visiting us at www.packagesfromhome.org.

SOURCE Crown Royal

Fresh Springtime Sautes

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:54:00 +0000

(Family Features) Spring brings warming weather, more sunshine -- and juicy vegetables. It's the perfect time of year to incorporate garden-fresh favorites into your mealtime repertoire. Whether it's peppers, onions, mushrooms or tomatoes that suit your springtime fancy, try combining them with your favorite protein, like pork, in a sizzling, simple sauté.

Because pork chops are so easy to work with, they're the perfect companions for fresh vegetables. You can cut and cook them up fresh, or repurpose leftover chops in many delicious sautés.

If you're looking to spice up your sauté skills, follow these simple tips:

Keep It Uniform: The high heat of a sauté pan causes meats and vegetables to cook quickly. In order for items to cook evenly, it is important to cut and slice items in a uniform size.
Keep It Juicy: Use tongs or a spatula instead of a fork when placing pieces in the pan or when turning. Piercing meat with a fork allows juices to escape.
Keep It Uncovered: Cook in an uncovered skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally.

For more inspiration, tips and sizzling chop recipes to enjoy all year long, visit www.PorkBeInspired.com, "Like" the National Pork Board on www.Facebook.com/PorkBeInspired, follow them on Twitter @allaboutpork, and "Circle" them on Google+.

Italian Pork and Vegetable Sauté
Makes: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes

2	tablespoons olive oil, divided
1	large red bell pepper, cored and cut into 1/2-inch dice
10	ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
3	scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced
1	pound boneless pork sirloin chops, cut into 1-inch cubes
	Coarse salt
	Freshly ground black pepper
1	tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2	cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio, or non-alcoholic varietal grape juice, such as Chardonnay
1/2	cup water

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add red pepper and cook, stirring often, until beginning to soften, about 1 minute. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until juices evaporate, about 5 minutes. Stir in scallions and cook until wilted, about 1 minute. Transfer to a plate.

Season pork with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to skillet and heat. Add pork and cook, turning occasionally, until browned and meat is slightly pink when pierced to the center with tip of sharp knife, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with flour and stir with wooden spoon to coat pork.

Add wine and 1/2 cup water; and bring to a boil, scraping up browned bits in pan with wooden spoon. Return vegetables to pan and cook until sauce is nicely thickened, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

Serving Suggestions: Serve sauté spooned over cooked orzo or corkscrew pasta tossed with green peas and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition per serving (pork and sauté): Calories: 230; Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 55mg; Sodium: 55mg; Carbohydrate: 8g; Protein: 20g

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Italian Pork and Vegetable Sauté

Passionate for Pork Tenderloin: Delicious and Heart-Healthy

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:50:00 +0000

(Family Features) Tender and delicious pork tenderloin now has an additional benefit; it has been deemed heart-healthy! Recently certified by the American Heart Association, pork tenderloin now bears the iconic Heart-Check mark, making it easier than ever to spot this extra lean protein when navigating grocery aisles.

Maintaining a healthy diet is an important part of cardiovascular health and eating heart-healthy foods may help reduce risk factors associated with heart disease, stroke and more. Naturally low in sodium and delicious, pork tenderloin is a flavorful solution for those who want to take care of their heart without neglecting their taste buds.

Nutritious: Pork packs nutrients in every lean serving. A 3-ounce portion of pork tenderloin is an "excellent" source of protein, thiamin, vitamin B6, phosphorous and niacin, and a "good" source of potassium, riboflavin and zinc, yet contributes only 6 percent of calories to a 2,000-calorie diet.
Leaner than ever: On average, the most common cuts of pork have 16 percent less total fat and 27 percent less saturated fat than 21 years ago. Ounce for ounce, pork tenderloin is as lean as a skinless chicken breast. Choose cuts of pork that come from the loin -- including chops and roasts -- and 96 percent lean ground pork, for the leanest cuts of pork available.

If you're looking to incorporate more heart-healthy foods into your diet without sacrificing flavor, rest assured tenderloin recipes, like Sautéed Pork Medallions with Lemon-Garlic Sauce, will do the trick.

For more information and recipes to enjoy today's lean and flavorful pork, visit http://www.PorkBeinspired.com or www.Facebook.com/PorkBeinspired.

Sautéed Pork Medallions with Lemon-Garlic Sauce

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes

1	pork tenderloin (1 pound), trimmed
1/4	teaspoon salt, divided
1/4	teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, divided
2	teaspoons olive oil, divided
2	cloves garlic, minced
1/2	cup dry white wine (for non-alcoholic, substitute low-sodium chicken broth)
1/2	cup low-sodium chicken broth
	Grated zest and 1 tablespoon juice from 1 lemon
1	tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage or rosemary*

Cut pork into 12 slices, about 1-inch thick. Sprinkle pork on all sides with 1/8 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook, turning once, until the pork is well browned and internal temperature reaches 145°F, about 1 1/2 minutes on each side. Transfer pork to serving platter and cover to keep warm.

Add the remaining 1 teaspoon oil to skillet. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the wine and broth. Increase heat to high and cook, stirring to scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet, until the liquid is reduced by two thirds, about 5 minutes.

Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper, the lemon zest and juice, and the parsley. Serve the pork medallions drizzled with the sauce (makes a generous 1/3 cup; about 1 1/2 tablespoons per serving).

*To substitute fresh herbs with dried herbs, use 1 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley or 3/4 teaspoon dried sage, or 3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary

Serving Suggestion:
Serve the pork with whole wheat linguine or brown jasmine rice to soak up all the delicious lemon sauce. Steamed broccoli rabe or spinach would make a terrific accompaniment.

Makes 4 servings

Nutritional Information per Serving:
Calories: 150	Fat: 5g	Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 75mg	Sodium: 220mg	Carbohydrates: 1g
Protein: 24g	Fiber: 0g

Wendy MacDonald
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Sauteed Pork Medallions with Lemon-Garlic Sauce

Slimmed-Down Snacks and Small Plates

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:15:00 +0000

(Family Features) Whether you're hosting a party or just enjoying some down time with friends, delicious, slimmed-down snacks and small plates made with lean pork are the perfect solution for the health-conscious host.

Chef and registered dietitian, Michelle Dudash explains the benefits of cooking with lean, delicious pork tenderloin. "Ounce for ounce, heart-healthy pork tenderloin is now as lean as a skinless chicken breast. That means you can enjoy serving a dish like Baked Pork Egg Rolls and still stay on track with your diet."

Try serving some of these slimmed down dipping sauces with them:

Sesame Soy - Mix 6 tablespoons lower sodium soy sauce, 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 2 teaspoons sesame oil and 2 teaspoons honey or agave nectar.
Hot and Sweet - 1 tablespoon Asian mustard, 2 tablespoons horseradish, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons lower sodium soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon sweetener such as honey or agave nectar.
Honey Apricot - Heat 1 cup honey, 3/4 cup low-sugar apricot preserves and 1/3 cup cold water in a sauce pan over low heat until boiling. Cool before serving.
Sweet and Sour - Heat 1/2 cup low sugar pineapple preserves, 2 tablespoons vinegar, 2 tablespoons pineapple juice, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, 2 teaspoons ketchup, 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch and 1/2 teaspoon mild paprika over low heat until well blended and slightly thickened.

For more information, including recipes to help you maintain a healthy diet year-round, visit www.PorkBeinspired.com or www.Facebook.com/PorkBeinspired.

Baked Pork Egg Rolls
Makes: 16 servings
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 16 minutes

		Cooking spray
4		cups coleslaw mix
2		green onions, thinly sliced
1		cooked pork tenderloin (1 pound), trimmed
1/2		cup chopped fresh cilantro
3		tablespoons hoisin sauce
16		egg roll wrappers

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spray large baking pan with cooking spray.

Place coleslaw mix and green onions in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Cover with wax paper and microwave on high until softened, 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let cool slightly.

Finely chop the tenderloin. Combine tenderloin, coleslaw mixture, cilantro and hoisin sauce in large bowl and toss to mix well.

Working with 1 egg roll wrapper at a time (keep remaining wrappers covered to prevent drying), place wrapper on a work surface with one corner pointing toward you. Brush edge of wrapper with water. Spoon about 1/4 cup pork tenderloin mixture in the center of wrapper.

Fold bottom corner of wrapper over filling. Fold in sides and roll up. Don't worry if your first egg roll doesn't look perfect; you'll master the easy technique after rolling a couple.

Place egg roll seam-side down on plate and cover with damp paper towels to prevent drying. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.

Arrange egg rolls in a single layer seam-side down in prepared baking pan. Lightly spray egg rolls with cooking spray. Bake until the bottoms are lightly browned, about 8 minutes.

Turn egg rolls and bake until tops are lightly browned, about 3 minutes longer. Serve hot or warm.

Nutritional Information per Serving: Calories: 100; Fat: 1g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 20 mg; Sodium: 200mg; Carbohydrates: 14g; Protein: 9g; Fiber: 1g

Wendy MacDonald
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Baked Pork Egg Rolls

Saputo: Financial Results Fiscal 2012 Third Quarter, Ended December 31, 2011

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:57:36 +0000

- Net earnings at $129.8 million, up 15.8% for the quarter

- Net earnings at $383.4, up 9.7% since the beginning of the fiscal year

Saputo Inc. (TSX:SAP) (Saputo or the Company) reported today its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2012, which ended on December 31, 2011. All amounts in this news release are in Canadian dollars, unless otherwise indicated, and are presented according to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Net earnings for the quarter totalled $129.8 million, an increase of $17.7 million or 15.8% compared to $112.1 million for the same quarter last fiscal year.
Earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) amounted to $207.3 million, an increase of $16.2 million or 8.5% in comparison to $191.1 million for the same quarter last fiscal year.
Revenues for the quarter amounted to $1.796 billion, an increase of $261.7 million or 17.1% in comparison to $1.535 billion for the corresponding quarter last fiscal year.
Basic earnings per share (EPS) and diluted EPS were $0.64 for the quarter, as compared to basic EPS of $0.55 and diluted EPS of $0.54 for the corresponding quarter last fiscal year.

(in millions of Canadian dollars (CDN), except per share amounts)
(unaudited)

		For the three-month periods ended
		December 31, 2011	December 31, 2010	September 30, 2011
Revenues		1,796.5	1,534.8	1,791.4
EBITDA		207.3	191.1	213.1
Net earnings		129.8	112.1	127.1
EPS
	Basic	0.64	0.55	0.63
	Diluted	0.64	0.54	0.61

In the United States (US), an unfavourable relationship between the average block market¹ per pound of cheese and the cost of milk as raw material negatively impacted EBITDA as compared to the same quarter last fiscal year.
The average block market per pound of cheese increased by US$0.16 compared to the same period last fiscal year, increasing revenues and positively affecting EBITDA due to a better absorption of fixed costs.
A less pronounced decline in the block market per pound of cheese during the third quarter of fiscal 2012 versus the same quarter last fiscal year resulted in a better realization of inventories.
Inventory was written down by $3.9 million in the US in accordance with the sudden drop of the block price at the end of the quarter.
The acquisition of DCI Cheese Company, Inc. (DCI Acquisition) on March 25, 2011 in the US contributed to revenues and EBITDA.
The fluctuation of the Canadian dollar versus the US dollar and the Argentinian peso during the quarter had an insignificant impact on revenues and EBITDA as compared to the same quarter last fiscal year.
The Board of Directors approved a dividend of $0.19 per share payable on March 16, 2012 to common shareholders of record on March 5, 2012.

(in millions of Canadian dollars (CDN), except per share amounts)
(unaudited)

		For the nine-month periods ended
		December 31, 2011	December 31, 2010
Revenues		5,226.9	4,521.7
EBITDA		630.0	593.8
Net earnings		383.4	349.6
EPS
	Basic	1.89	1.69
	Diluted	1.86	1.67

¹ "Average block market" is the average daily price of a 40 pound block of cheddar traded on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), used as the base price for cheese.

Additional Information

For more information on the results of the third quarter of fiscal 2012, reference is made to the condensed interim consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto and to the Management's Discussion and Analysis for the third quarter of fiscal 2012. These documents can be obtained on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and in the "Investors and Media" section of the Company's web site, at www.saputo.com.

Conference Call

A conference call to discuss the third quarter results of fiscal 2012 will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 2:30 PM, Eastern Time. To participate in the conference call, dial 1.800.670.1536. To ensure your participation, please dial in approximately five minutes before the call.

To listen to this call on the Web, please enter www.gowebcasting.com/3015 in your web browser.

For those unable to participate, an instant replay will be available until midnight, Tuesday, February 14, 2012. To access the replay dial 1.800.558.5253, ID number 21573551. A replay of the conference call will also be available on the Company's web site at www.saputo.com.

About Saputo

Saputo produces, markets, and distributes a wide array of products of the utmost quality, including cheese, fluid milk, yogurt, dairy ingredients and snack-cakes. Saputo is the 12^thlargest dairy processor in the world, the largest in Canada, the third largest in Argentina, among the top three cheese producers in the United States and the largest snack-cake manufacturer in Canada. Our products are sold in more than 50 countries under well-known brand names such as Saputo, Alexis de Portneuf, Armstrong, Baxter, Dairyland, Danscorella, Dragone, DuVillage 1860, Frigo Cheese Heads, Great Midwest, King's Choice, Kingsey, La Paulina, Neilson, Nutrilait, Ricrem, Salemville, Stella, Treasure Cave, hop & go, Rondeau and Vachon. Saputo is a publicly traded company whose shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol SAP.

CAUTION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of securities laws. These statements are based, among others, on the Company's current assumptions, expectations, estimates, objectives, plans and intentions regarding projected revenues and expenses, the economic and industry environments in which the Company operates or which could affect its activities, its ability to attract and retain clients and consumers, as well as its operating costs, raw materials and energy supplies, which are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements can generally be identified by the use of the conditional tense, the words "may", "should", "would", "believe", "plan", "expect", "intend", "anticipate", "estimate", "foresee", "objective" or "continue" or the negative of these terms or variations of them or words and expressions of similar nature. Actual results could differ materially from the conclusion, forecast or projection stated in such forward-looking information. As a result, the Company cannot guarantee that any forward-looking statements will materialize. Assumptions, expectations and estimates made in the preparation of forward-looking statements and risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations are discussed throughout this news release in addition to the Company's Management's Discussion and Analysis and in the most recently filed Annual Report, which are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and in the "Investors and Media" section of the Company's web site, at www.saputo.com. Forward-looking information contained in this news release is based on Management's current estimates, expectations and assumptions, which Management believes are reasonable as of the current date. You should not place undue importance on forward-looking information and should not rely upon this information as of any other date. Except as required under applicable securities legislation, the Company does not undertake to update these forward-looking statements, whether written or verbal, that may be made from time to time by itself or on its behalf, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

OPERATING RESULTS

Consolidated revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 amounted to $1.796 billion, an increase of $261.7 million or 17.1% in comparison to $1.535 billion for the corresponding quarter last fiscal year. This increase was mainly due to the inclusion of revenues derived from the DCI Acquisition, a higher average block market per pound of cheese, increased sales volumes and a more favourable dairy ingredients market in the USA Dairy Products Sector. Higher selling prices in relation to the higher cost of milk in the Canadian and Argentinian Divisions and higher sales volumes in the Argentinian Division of the CEA Dairy Products Sector also increased revenues. The fluctuation of the Canadian dollar compared to the US dollar and Argentinian peso did not have a significant impact on revenues.

For the nine-month period ended December 31, 2011, revenues totalled $5.227 billion, an increase of $705.2 million or 15.6% in comparison to $4.522 billion for the corresponding period last fiscal year. The increase is mainly due to the inclusion of revenues derived from the DCI Acquisition, a higher average block market per pound of cheese, and a more favourable dairy ingredients market in the USA Dairy Products Sector. Higher selling prices in relation to the higher cost of milk in the Canadian and Argentinian Divisions and increased sales volumes in the Argentinian Division of the CEA Dairy Products Sector also increased revenues. The strengthening of the Canadian dollar compared to the US dollar and Argentinian peso negatively affected revenues as compared to the same period last fiscal year.

Consolidated earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) for the third quarter of fiscal 2012 amounted to $207.3 million, an increase of $16.2 million or 8.5% in comparison to $191.1 million for the same quarter last fiscal year. This increase is explained by improved operational efficiencies and the inclusion of EBITDA derived from the DCI Acquisition, which offset unfavourable market factors and an inventory write-down in the USA Dairy Products Sector. Increased sales volumes in the Argentinian Division, mainly in the export market, and favourable dairy ingredients market conditions in the Dairy Products Division (Canada) also account for the increase. The fluctuation of the Canadian dollar compared to the US dollar and Argentinian peso had an insignificant impact on EBITDA as compared to the same period last fiscal year.

For the nine-month period ended December 31, 2011, EBITDA totalled $630.0 million, an increase of $36.2 million or 6.1% in comparison to the $593.8 million for the corresponding period last fiscal year. The increase is mainly due to operational efficiencies and the inclusion of EBITDA derived from the DCI Acquisition offsetting unfavourable market factors in the USA Dairy Products Sector. In addition, increased sales volumes in the Argentinian Division, mainly in the export market, and favourable dairy ingredients market conditions in the Dairy Products Division (Canada) contributed to the increase. The strengthening of the Canadian dollar compared to the US dollar negatively affected EBITDA as compared to the same period last fiscal year.

OTHER CONSOLIDATED RESULTS ITEMS

Depreciation and amortization for the third quarter of fiscal 2012 totalled $25.6 million, a decrease of $1.4 million compared to the same quarter last fiscal year. For the nine-month period ended December 31, 2011, depreciation and amortization expense amounted to $75.2 million, a decrease of $4.7 million as compared to the $79.9 million for the corresponding period last fiscal year. The decrease in depreciation and amortization for both the three- and nine-month periods reflect variations in the depreciable asset base and fluctuations in foreign exchange between the Canadian dollar and both the US dollar and Argentinian peso.

Interest and other financial charges for the three-month period ended December 31, 2011 decreased by $1.4 million in comparison to the same period last fiscal year. For the nine-month period ended December 31, 2011, interest and other financial charges increased by $1.3 million. The variation is mainly related to the effect of the unrealized gain or loss on a foreign currency denominated intercompany advance in Canada. This advance is not part of a net investment in a foreign subsidiary, as such the offsetting unrealized loss or gain is included in the currency translation adjustment account resulting from the conversion of the US subsidiary's financial statements to Canadian dollars.

Income taxes for the third quarter of fiscal 2012 totalled $47.2 million, reflecting an effective tax rate of 26.7% compared to 29.1% for the same quarter last fiscal year. Income taxes for the nine-month period ended December 31, 2011 totalled $151.9 million, reflecting an income tax rate of 28.4% in comparison to 29.5% for the same period last fiscal year. The income tax rate varies and could increase or decrease based on the amount of taxable income derived and from which source, any amendments to tax laws and income tax rates and changes in assumptions and estimates used for tax assets and liabilities by the Company and its affiliates.

Net earnings totalled $129.8 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 compared to $112.1 million for the same quarter last fiscal year. For the nine-month period ended December 31, 2011, net earnings totalled $383.4 million as compared to $349.6 million for the same period last fiscal year. These reflect the various factors analyzed in the Management's Discussion and Analysis for the third quarter of fiscal 2012.

SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION

(in millions of CDN dollars, except per share amounts)

Fiscal years		2012			2011				2010¹
		Q3	Q2	Q1	Q4	Q3	Q2	Q1	Q4
Revenues		1,796.5	1,791.4	1,639.0	1,481.3	1,534.9	1,550.7	1,436.2	1,384.2
EBITDA		207.3	213.1	209.6	194.5	191.1	211.4	191.3	175.5
Net earnings		129.8	127.1	126.6	100.4	112.1	125.8	111.7	99.1
EPS
	Basic	0.64	0.63	0.62	0.49	0.55	0.60	0.54	0.48
	Diluted	0.64	0.61	0.61	0.48	0.54	0.60	0.53	0.47

¹Based on Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (CGAAP).

Consolidated selected factors positively (negatively) affecting EBITDA ¹ (in millions of CDN dollars)

Fiscal years	2012						2011
	Q3		Q2		Q1		Q4
Market factors²	(4.0	)	(10.0	)	13.0		31.0
US currency exchange	-		(5.0	)	(5.0	)	(5.0	)
Inventory write-down	(3.9	)	-		-		(3.0	)

¹ As compared to same quarter of previous fiscal year.

² Market factors include the average block market per pound of cheese and its effect on the absorption of fixed costs and on the realization of inventories, the effect of the relationship between the average block market per pound of cheese and the cost of milk as raw material, as well as the market pricing impact related to sales of dairy ingredients.

INFORMATION BY SECTOR

CEA Dairy Products Sector

(in millions of CDN dollars)

Fiscal years	2012			2011				2010¹
	Q3	Q2	Q1	Q4	Q3	Q2	Q1	Q4
Revenues	1,042.2	1,032.5	970.2	921.2	995.2	993.8	927.0	876.5
EBITDA	131.9	135.7	125.3	113.0	126.0	132.8	122.1	117.7

¹ Based on CGAAP

Selected factors positively (negatively) affecting EBITDA ¹ (in millions of CDN dollars)

Fiscal years	2012			2011
	Q3	Q2	Q1	Q4
Market factors²	4.0	3.0	3.0	1.0

¹ As compared to same quarter of previous fiscal year.

² Market factors include the international market pricing impact related to sales of dairy ingredients.

USA Dairy Products Sector

(in millions of CDN dollars)

Fiscal years	2012			2011				2010¹
	Q3	Q2	Q1	Q4	Q3	Q2	Q1	Q4
Revenues	722.7	723.7	636.5	528.2	502.9	519.1	474.3	472.2
EBITDA	72.7	74.4	80.8	81.4	61.5	73.9	65.0	55.2

¹Based on CGAAP

Selected factors positively (negatively) affecting EBITDA ¹ (in millions of CDN dollars)

Fiscal years	2012						2011
	Q3		Q2		Q1		Q4
Market factors²	(8.0	)	(13.0	)	10.0		30.0
US currency exchange	-		(5.0	)	(5.0	)	(5.0	)
Inventory write-down	(3.9	)	-		-		(3.0	)

¹As compared to same quarter of previous fiscal year.

Other pertinent information

(in US dollars, except for average exchange rate)

Fiscal years	2012			2011
	Q3	Q2	Q1	Q4	Q3
Average block market per pound of cheese	1.747	2.006	1.736	1.695	1.590
Closing block price¹per pound of cheese	1.563	1.720	2.130	1.625	1.340
Average whey market price² per pound	0.650	0.590	0.520	0.450	0.390
Spread³	0.023	0.040	0.094	0.126	0.116
US average exchange rate to Canadian dollar⁴	1.023	0.976	0.969	0.986	1.014

¹ Closing block price is the price of a 40 pound block of cheddar traded on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) on the last business day of each quarter.

² Average whey powder market price is based on Dairy Market News published information.

³ Spread is the average block market per pound of cheese less the result of the average cost per hundredweight of Class III and/or Class 4b milk price divided by 10.

⁴ Based on Bank of Canada published information.

Grocery Products Sector

(in millions of CDN dollars)

Fiscal years	2012			2011				2010¹
	Q3	Q2	Q1	Q4	Q3	Q2	Q1	Q4
Revenues	31.6	35.2	32.3	31.9	36.8	37.8	34.9	35.5
EBITDA	2.7	2.9	3.4	0.1	3.6	4.7	4.2	2.6

¹Based on CGAAP

FINANCIAL AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

(in thousands of CDN dollars)

	For the three-month periods				For the nine-month periods
	ended December 31				ended December 31
	2011		2010		2011		2010
Cash generated from operating activities	218,846		208,198		563,087		551,108
Net cash generated from operating activities	171,233		179,030		360,594		456,415
Cash used for investing activities	(34,147	)	(21,099	)	(41,709	)	(73,111	)
Cash used for financing activities	(91,749	)	(125,839	)	(290,165	)	(256,937	)
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	45,337		32,092		28,720		126,367

(in thousands of CDN dollars, except ratio and number of shares and options)

	December 31, 2011	March 31, 2011
Cash and cash equivalents	106,183	77,491
Bank loans	164,142	170,589
Long-term debt	380,850	378,480
Shareholders' equity	2,223,705	2,072,635
Interest-bearing¹ debt-to-equity ratio	0.20	0.23
Number of common shares	199,845,614	203,830,505
Number of stock options	8,966,311	8,674,238

¹ Net of cash and cash equivalents.

OUTLOOK

The Dairy Products Division (Canada) continues to focus on recuperating volume lost in the fluid milk category from previous quarters and maximizing benefits from the consolidation of manufacturing and distribution activities in the Greater Toronto Area, announced at the end of fiscal 2010. The Division will continue to review overall activities in order to identify additional operational efficiencies and reduce operational costs. The Division will continue to pursue its investment strategy in product categories that offer potential for growth, such as speciality cheeses and value-added milk products.

The Dairy Products Division (Europe) will continue to focus on volume growth, while obtaining milk supply at prices competitive with the selling price of cheese.

The Dairy Products Division (Argentina) will seek to maintain current volumes in the export markets, while attempting to mitigate higher milk costs as raw material and remaining competitive with the selling price of cheese. The Division will also continue to focus on further volume growth in the domestic market.

The Dairy Products Division (USA) continues to focus on improving operational efficiencies and evaluating opportunities at the newly acquired DCI Acquisition. The Division continues to evaluate various measures in an effort to diminish the negative impact of the decision rendered by the California Consolidation Stabilization and Marketing Committee, effective September 1, 2011, to amend the class 4b milk pricing formula. This decision continues to negatively affect the results as the whey markets continue to rise. Given the ongoing volatility in the US dairy markets, the Division will closely monitor these markets and take necessary actions in an effort to benefit operations. The Division will continue to promote its leading retail brands, as well as enhance its existing foodservice product portfolio.

The Grocery Products Sector will continue to focus on increasing sales volumes in the snack-cake and frozen categories and pursuing sales development in the US market.

Our goal remains to continue to improve efficiencies and pursue growth internally and through acquisitions.

Media Enquiries
Sandy Vassiadis
Director, Corporate Communications
514.328.3347

SnackHealthy Adds Fuji Apple 20-Packs to Crispy Fruit Line

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:59:00 +0000

Healthient, Inc. (OTCBB: SNAX) announced today the addition of SnackHealthy brand CrispyFruit Fuji Apple 20-packs to its lineup of all natural, freeze-dried fruit snacks.

CrispyFruit Fuji Apple is a 100% natural fruit snack that is fat free, sodium free, gluten free, dairy free, nut allergen free, preservative free, and low in calories. The single serve Fuji Apple snacks are now available in convenient 20-packs; each containing the equivalent of one full serving of fresh fruit.

"SnackHealthy's mission is to help people achieve and maintain their healthy weight. More than ever before, today's consumers are looking for portable, healthy, great tasting, snacks that fit their busy lifestyles. At only 47 calories, our super nutritious CrispyFruit snacks offer people of all ages the opportunity to snack healthy without compromising on taste or satisfaction," said Katherine West, Healthient's CEO.

CrispyFruit and SnackHealthy's entire line of food and beverage products are sold exclusively through SnackHealthy distributors.

Media members seeking additional information on SnackHealthy's complete line of better for you products should visit www.snackhealthy.com. To schedule an interview with a company spokesperson, please call 561.935.6449 or send an email to admin@healthient.com.

About SnackHealthy, Inc.
SnackHealthy is the direct sales business unit of Healthient, Inc. (SNAX), headquartered in Jupiter, FL. The Company's better-for-you snacks and beverages are sold exclusively through distributors, fundraising programs, corporate wellness programs, and a personally and financially rewarding business opportunity. SnackHealthy's "Get 4, Pay No More" program allows retail customers and distributors to earn a monthly home delivery of snacks for free. SnackHealthy is doing its part to bring awareness to the issues surrounding childhood obesity. Learn more about SnackHealthy at the corporate web sites www.snackhealthy.com and www.getpaidtosnack.com.

About Healthient, Inc.
Healthient (SNAX) offers a portfolio of healthy food and beverage snacks that satisfy several eating occasions daily. We are united with our brand partners by our commitment to helping people achieve and maintain their healthy weight without gimmicky diets and to preventing childhood obesity. By dedicating ourselves to offering a broad array of choices for healthy, convenient and fun nourishment, reducing our environmental impact, and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, Healthient pledges to balance strong financial returns with giving back to our communities through the Healthient Foundation. For more information, please visit www.healthient.com.

Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This document contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical fact are "forward-looking statements" for purposes of federal and state securities laws, including any projections of earnings, revenue or other financial items; any statements of the plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations; any statements concerning proposed new services or developments; any statements regarding future economic conditions or performance; any statements of belief; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Forward-looking statements may include the words "may," "will," "estimate," "intend," "continue," "believe," "expect" or "anticipate" and any other similar words. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in any of our forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results could differ materially from those projected or assumed in any of our forward-looking statements. Our future financial condition and results of operations, as well as any forward-looking statements, are subject to change and to inherent risks and uncertainties, such as those disclosed or incorporated by reference in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Investor Contact:
William Alverson
bill.alverson@healthient.com
561.935.6449 Ext 101

Duane Reade Flagship Store Wins Design Award

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:14:00 +0000

Location at 40 Wall Street Is Named Winner of the Convenience Store/Pharmacy Category in the Retail Design Institute's 41st Annual International Design Competition

Duane Reade's flagship store in Manhattan's financial district took first place honors in the Convenience Store/Pharmacy category at the Retail Design Institute's 41st annual international awards program last month.

Occupying the ground floor and mezzanine of a 1930s-era tower at 40 Wall Street, the 22,000-square-foot project represented a collaborative effort between Duane Reade, New York-based branding and retail design consultancy CBX, and Toronto-based consultants Joe Jackman Brand, Inc. The award was presented on Jan. 16 in New York City at a ceremony coinciding with the National Retail Federation's (NRF) annual conference.

Dozens of new stores opened during 2011 competed for honors in categories ranging from full-line department stores and specialty stores to supermarkets. All submitted projects were judged by a panel of retail design practitioners on circulation, lighting, finishes, visual merchandising, graphics and way-finding, branding and fixturing.

Opened last July, the flagship store for the iconic, 256-unit New York chain (now a part of Walgreen Co.) was designed for its location in the heart of New York City's Financial District. The project goal was to build a state-of-the-art prototypical pharmacy/convenience store, yet remain sensitive to the architecture in the storied space where the Rockefeller family operated its bank. Some of these vintage architectural elements greeting customers are dramatic stone arch bays, marble columns, 28-foot-high ceilings and gold-gilded accents. Decidedly more high tech is a virtual "talking" greeter (holography and A/V technology), which directs customers from the entrance on their journey for prescriptions or everyday basics.

Many of the store's features were guided by Duane Reade's vision statement, "New York Living Made Easy." Customers will find a fast and easy-to-navigate space with an in-store Starbucks, sushi bar, juice bar, prepared foods to go, as well as such new departments as a nail bar and hair salon. There's the customary pharmacy and array of OTC medications, but there's also a no-appointment-needed doctor on duty and beauty consultants to assist shoppers with makeovers -- all in a well-lit, inviting setting. Time-pressed customers can also count on such amenities as a cell phone charging station.

Duane Reade's prototypical colors of blue, green and mauve are used in strategic places throughout the space, while signage is minimally places. The design of the Up Market convenience foods area on the store's mezzanine is kept fresh, fun and contemporary with such touches as black-and-white subway tile, quartz-topped stand-up counters, sleek reach-in coolers and a playful text wall. Mindful of the Financial District digs, Wall Streeters on hand for a quick lunch or coffee break can still keep an eye on the market thanks to a 20-ft. NYSE ticker.

"On other hand, the nail bar and hair salon were designed to create a serene break from the hustle and bustle of Wall Street," explained Joseph Bona, President of CBX's Retail Division. The spaces are accented with crystal chandeliers emitting a soft mauve halo glow while light music plays overhead.

"We are honored to be among the winners, and very pleased to have had the opportunity to collaborate on this very special project with the progressive vision of Mike DeFazio, Duane Reade Senior Director of Store Concepts, and retail consultants Joe Jackman and Vern Gomes of Joe Jackman Brands," commented Bona.

"The Duane Reade flagship on Wall Street was a huge hit with our participants of the NRF Retail Tour series," said Brian Dyches, International President of the Retail Design Institute. "We took more than 100 global retail executives into the space and they were simply wowed by the 'fit' of Duane Reade within this iconic locale."

The execution of the concept was well conceived, implemented and well stylized to meet the needs of daytime employees and residents of Manhattan's financial district, continued Dyches, who also heads Trend Habitat, a California-based trend consultancy. "The embedded technology platforms were well placed in their respective departments and did as promised -- enhanced the customer experience via great information and respect for time management," he noted.

About CBX

CBX, www.cbx.com, is a fully integrated creative agency specializing in retail design and operations, brand and corporate identity development, packaging, research, and motion branding. The award-winning company maintains offices in New York City, Minneapolis and San Francisco in the U.S., and in Seoul, South Korea. As a full-service consultancy, CBX offers architecture, interior design, merchandise and store planning, identity and branding, graphics and environmental graphic design, media design, product design, master planning, construction detailing, and consumer research.

Duane Reade's flagship store at 40 Wall St. won top honors in the convenience store/pharmacy category in the Retail Design Institute's annual awards program.

Plandai Biotechnology, Inc. Announces Favorable Results of Lycopene Study Using Proprietary Technology

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:30:00 +0000

Plandaí Biotechnology, Inc. (OTCBB: PLPL) Chief Executive Officer, Roger Duffield, today announced the results of using the Plandaí proprietary method for increasing bioavailability in carotenoids. According to the study, conducted by Dr. Betty Ishisa, and published in "Food Chemistry 132 (2012) 1156-1160," the levels of extractable lycopene and other carotenoids increased significantly when processed by Plandaí's proprietary method.

Dr. Betty Ishida is a research biologist and formerly the lead scientist of a research project on "Enhanced Production of High-Value Carotenoids in Tomato" in the Process Chemistry and Engineering Research Unit at the USDA-ARS Western Regional Research Center in Albany, California. Dr. Ishida evaluated the results of treating whole tomatoes with the Plandaí method, which was initiated with the purpose of increasing accessibility of beneficial, nutrition-enhancing fruit and vegetable products. Tomatoes, a major dietary source of carotenoids, notably lycopene, were investigated because of their many health benefits to consumers. Samples before and after treatment were compared for lycopene, phytoene, and phytofluene content.

Nutritional studies on humans and animal models show that consumption of lycopene-containing foods, such as tomatoes, increases the plasma levels of lycopene, which has been associated with increased protection against cancers of the prostate, lung, and stomach, cardiovascular disease, and common eye diseases such as cataracts and age-related macular degeneration. Eating a diet that is enriched in vegetables and fruits would greatly benefit the health of populations; however, many people do not consume tomatoes regularly, or do not have access to fresh or processed tomato products.

In nature, lycopene exists almost exclusively as an all-trans stereoisomer. Cis-lycopene isomers form during cooking and digestion, resulting in higher bioavailability in plasma and tissues. The increased bioavailability is what scientists believe enhances the beneficial health effects of lycopene and other phytonutrients. Extraction using this proprietary method increased cis-lycopene to as high as 43% of the total lycopene, indicating increased isomerization. Because lycopene has been implicated as a protective agent against degenerative diseases caused by the action of free radicals produced in the body by metabolic reactions and exposure to ultraviolet light from the sun, it is of high commercial interest.

Dr. Ishida's findings are very encouraging to Plandaí, which is evaluating the commercial potential of extracting carotenoids from tomatoes, and adding them to a health-promoting tomato extract that is high in cis-lycopene. The Plandaí product would be more bioavailable and effective than current purified lycopene products and extracts, generating superior health benefits at a lower cost.

About Plandaí Biotechnology, Inc.

Plandaí Biotechnology, Inc., through its recent acquisition of Global Energy Solutions, Ltd. and its subsidiaries, focuses on the farming of whole fruits, vegetables and live plant material and the production of proprietary functional foods and botanical extracts for the health and wellness industry. Its principal holdings consist of land, farms and infrastructure in South Africa.

Contact:
Roger Duffield
Tel: (425) 466-0212
Email: Email Contact

Patron Spirits Launches Patron XO Cafe Dark Cocoa Coffee Liqueur

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:30:00 +0000

Patron Spirits Launches Patron XO Cafe Dark Cocoa Coffee Liqueur

New Liqueur Combines Distinctive Taste of Fresh-Roasted Coffee, Rich Chocolate and Light Tequila

PR Newswire

ATOTONILCO, Jalisco, Mexico, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Patron Spirits announces the launch of the first brand extension for the highly successful Patron XO Cafe coffee liqueur line. Available in the first quarter of 2012, the new Patron XO Cafe Dark Cocoa combines high-quality Patron Silver tequila and the light essence of coffee with an extraordinary chocolate flavor to create a unique and enjoyable ultra-premium liqueur.

"Patron XO Cafe has quickly become one of the fastest-growing products in our portfolio, and the success and excitement surrounding this brand has definitely energized the coffee liqueur category overall," said Ed Brown, President and CEO of Patron Spirits International. "When we looked at how we could build on what makes Patron XO Cafe so special, chocolate was such a natural fit," Brown added.

Chocolate, a word that originates in Mexico's Aztec cuisine, has been used as a drink for nearly all of its history. The high-quality Criollo variety of chocolate in Patron XO Cafe Dark Cocoa is produced in Mexico's Tabasco region. The coffee comes from the Mexican states of Veracruz and Chiapas.

Distilled at 60 proof, Patron XO Cafe Dark Cocoa is characterized by its deep, dark brown color, and an aroma of fresh coffee balanced with cocoa. The taste is dry, not sweet like many other coffee liqueurs, combining the rich flavors of fresh-roasted coffee, fine chocolate and light tequila. The finish is smooth, yet dry.

"Patron XO Cafe has always been one my proudest achievements," said Francisco Alcaraz, Patron's master distiller who created the recipe for the entire line of Patron tequilas and liqueurs. "And, I'm very excited to present Patron XO Cafe Dark Cocoa, an elegant spirit with a precise, balanced blend of Patron tequila, coffee and rich chocolate that took several years to perfect."

Patron XO Cafe Dark Cocoa is highly versatile and delicious in any number of cocktails or after-dinner drinks. The liqueur is also enjoyable served on its own over ice, or used as a topping for ice cream and other imaginative desserts.

Patron XO Cafe Dark Cocoa is produced and bottled at the Hacienda del Patron distillery in the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico, handcrafted with the same attention to detail and quality as all Patron tequilas and liqueurs. It is available in 50ml, 375ml and 750ml sizes and packaged in the eye-catching handmade Patron XO Cafe glass bottle, a frosted version of the iconic cork-closed Patron tequila bottle. The label and outer box for Patron XO Cafe Dark Cocoa are accented in bold red.

SWEET DREAMS

Ingredients:
2 oz. Patron XO Cafe Dark Cocoa
3/4 oz. Ultimat Vodka
1 oz. Caramel syrup

Method:
Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a caramel rim.

About Patron Spirits

Simply Perfect in every way, Patron tequila is an ultra-premium luxury white spirit that's delicious on the rocks, and mixes flawlessly into most any cocktail. From the highest-quality Weber Blue agave plants grown in the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico, to the centuries-old distillation process, to the signed, handcrafted glass bottles, Patron is produced with unparalleled attention to detail. Imported and marketed by The Patron Spirits Company, additional brands in the portfolio consist of Gran Patron Burdeos, Gran Patron Platinum, Patron Silver, Patron Reposado, Patron Anejo, and Patron Citronge (extra fine orange liqueur), as well as Pyrat XO Reserve and Pyrat Cask 1623 Caribbean rums, and Ultimat ultra-premium vodka. For more information and cocktail recipes like the one above, please visit www.patrontequila.com.

SOURCE Patron Spirits

Jenny McCarthy's Organization, Generation Rescue, Partners With Cellar Angels to Help Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:25:00 +0000

Jenny McCarthy's Organization, Generation Rescue, Partners With Cellar Angels to Help Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders

PR Newswire

CHICAGO, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cellar Angels announces Generation Rescue, Jenny McCarthy's autism organization, as an exciting new addition to their list of charitable partners.

Cellar Angels is a web-based wine marketing company partnering with marquee California wineries to raise funds for an impressive list of charity partners across the U.S. Through this partnership, Cellar Angels' members can purchase discounted wine from their winery partners and proceeds from the sales will benefit Generation Rescue.

"When you see everything Jenny has accomplished in her career from acting, to authoring a series of New York Times Bestselling books to being an activist for autism, you're immediately impressed. We're thrilled to partner with her and Generation Rescue on this issue," said Martin Cody, President of Cellar Angels.

Jenny McCarthy echoed Cellar Angels' enthusiasm stating, "We are grateful to join Cellar Angels' list of charity partners. I'm excited to reach a new group of people and inform them about autism. What a fun way to make a difference by joining forces with a socially conscience wine company."

Cellar Angels features weekly online wine events where highly acclaimed and limited production wineries reduce their prices to help raise money for Cellar Angels' charity partners.

Cellar Angels membership is free and to receive weekly offers go to http://www.cellarangels.com. Cellar Angels' members receive one email each week alerting them to that week's time-limited offer. Now wine lovers everywhere can support Generation Rescue through sales proceeds generated from these events. Cody further added, "When a winery partner suggested we speak to Generation Rescue, we couldn't move fast enough and are honored to be involved. Wine has a way of bringing people together and this is going to be a very exciting partnership. It's another example of wine lovers making a difference."

In addition to exclusive access to high-end Napa and Sonoma wine, Cellar Angels' members receive a custom video with each weekly offer, tasting notes and a perfectly paired recipe for pairing with the wine. http://www.cellarangels.com

About Cellar Angels

Cellar Angels was created by a compassionate group of wine-lovers intent on changing the world through wine. Their mission is simple: connect small, artisanal wine producers to larger audiences, expose wine-lovers to exclusive purchase opportunities from partnering boutique wineries and raise money for a select group of charities. They love wine, love introducing others to great wine and love making a difference. Cellar Angels provides an opportunity to accomplish all three.

About Generation Rescue

Founded in 2005 by parents JB & Lisa Handley, Generation Rescue is dedicated to recovery for children with autism spectrum disorders by providing guidance and support to directly improve a child's quality of life. The organization's network of parent mentors spans across 38 countries worldwide to provide hope, support and resources to thousands of families struggling with the disorder. Generation Rescue provides medical grants to families who cannot afford treatment and is committed to training doctors on how to treat autism, an epidemic that currently affects 1 out of 110 children.

Contact Information:

Martin Cody
customer-service@cellarangels.com
(888) 282-1353

SOURCE Cellar Angels, LLC

Poggled Partners With Anheuser-Busch to Promote New Bud Light Platinum

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:15:00 +0000

In Exclusive Partnership Poggled to Produce 18 Special Chicago Area Events Featuring New Product

Poggled, Inc., a Lightbank-funded startup in the nightlife space, has been exclusively selected by Anheuser-Busch to promote Bud Light Platinum in the Chicago market. As a key strategic aspect of the agreement Poggled will host 18 special events to promote the new brand in the Chicago metro area between February 9 and March 8.

Bud Light Platinum, which debuted in two 30-second commercials during Super Bowl XLVI, is the largest new product release from Anheuser-Busch since 2009. Poggled designed its Anheuser-Busch promotions to draw large crowds to various venues across Chicago, offering $1 Bud Light Platinum and free admission. Across the promotion Poggled will collect consumer feedback and opt-in contact data which can be leveraged for both follow-on marketing by the venue and the beverage brand. Poggled thus develops premier events and brings deep insight into the consumer preferences of a very targeted group.

"Aside from the fact that we know how to organize and promote terrific events leveraging our popular online offering, Anheuser-Busch understands the value of Poggled's targeting and tracking capabilities," said Poggled CEO and co-founder Joe Matthews. "Our ability to effectively and legally market to on-premise consumers and track redemption, as well as directly measure sales, provides unique and compelling potential for beverage brands to expand their marketing, as evidenced by our Bud Light Platinum project."

In addition to offering brands unique tracking and measurement, Poggled also provides affordable party planning services, creating custom birthday, bachelor, bachelorette and corporate party packages. In 2009, Poggled launched Poggled.com as the first nightlife site of its kind. Since then it has saved users hundreds of thousands of dollars. With over 100 bar and club partners and tens of thousands of registered users, Poggled is a great way for users to save money while planning a great night out.

About Poggled, Inc.
Poggled, the first place to go to plan the best night out, was founded in 2009 by Joe Matthews and Sean Strother, two high school friends who reconnected while in graduate school at Northwestern University. Funded by Lightbank and NEA, Poggled has been featured in Techcrunch, Mashable, Entrepreneur, and Fortune, as well as on NBC Chicago. Based out of Chicago, Poggled has expanded and is now available in Denver, Milwaukee, and New York City, in addition to its home market.

For more information contact
Suzanne Howard
Natron PR
(415) 613-5940
Email Contact

MIT Submits Application to AOAC for Certification of Test Methods for E. Coli and Salmonella

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Micro Imaging Technology, Inc. (OTCBB: MMTC) (OTCQB: MMTC) announces the submittal of its applications to the Association of Advanced Communities Research Institute ("AOAC RI") for Performance Test Method Certification for the MIT 1000 System's for accurate bacterial identifications of the pathogens E. coli and Salmonella. In June 2009, MIT announced it was the recipient of the prestigious AOAC RI Certification for the identification of the Listeria bacteria species. Listeria is the bacteria responsible for Listeriosis, a rare but lethal food-borne infection that has a devastating fatality rate of 25 percent. MIT's System, with the two additional pathogenic bacteria identification processes certified, will have the proven capability of identifying over 90 percent of all bacteria causing food related illnesses. The AOAC Report is available from the Company.

The MIT System's identification process is significantly different from all other conventional methods and does not rely on chemical or biological agents, conventional processing, fluorescent tags, gas chromatography or DNA analysis -- the process is totally green, requiring only clean water and a sample of the unknown bacteria. Importantly, all test procedures for identifying unknown bacteria are identical and can be performed in minutes by a relatively unskilled operator.

The MIT System's uniqueness and the AOAC RI's extensive evaluation criterion required several months of collaboration to agree on a suitable Test Protocol for the Certification for Listeria. After the Test Protocol was complete, MIT and an independent testing laboratory managed by AOAC performed numerous identification and ruggedness tests to determine the efficacy of the MIT 1000 System. The Test Protocol was designed to: 1) Provide independent provability of the accuracy and repeatability of MIT's test method. After numerous tests, this testing phase showed that the accuracy exceeded 98 percent. 2) Test the System's flexibility if procedures employed by the user are varied from the Company's recommendations. A total of 406 ruggedness tests were performed showing a good tolerance to sensible variations in Company recommend procedures. The preparation of a Final Report in an AOAC RI's format was then submitted to their independent expert reviewers.

David Haavig, PhD and MIT's Chief Scientist, stated, "The AOAC Certification process for E. coli and Salmonella, following this application, should only require three or four months. Since the protocol for making test samples and also the procedure and software for testing using the MIT 1000 are identical to that of Listeria, the time required for AOAC RI to develop the E. coli and Salmonella Certification Test Protocol should be substantially reduced."

"The food industry is our initial targeted market where over $5 billion is spent in rapid ID testing annually and rising in excess of 9 percent per year -- which should accelerate after all the recent food product contamination disclosures and federal legislative actions. Further, it is noteworthy that MIT has demonstrated, without any modifications to testing procedures, the ability to ID, within several minutes and at a cost of pennies per test, over twenty different species of bacteria including the microbes E.coli, Listeria, Salmonella, Staphylococcus aureus, MRSA and other pathogenic bacteria," stated Michael Brennan, MIT's Chairman.

About AOAC International and AOAC Research Institute:

AOAC International is a globally recognized, independent, not-for-profit association founded in 1884. To attain its vision of "worldwide confidence in analytical results," AOAC serves communities of the analytical sciences by providing the tools and processes necessary to develop voluntary consensus standards or technical standards through stakeholder consensus and working groups in which the fit-for-purpose and method performance criteria are established and fully documented. The AOAC Research Institute is part of AOAC International and maintains an up-to-the minute list of Performance Tested Methods which have been independently tested, rigorously evaluated and thoroughly reviewed by the AOAC Research Institute and its expert reviewers.

About Micro Imaging Technology:

MIT is a California-based public company (OTCBB: MMTC) that has developed and patented a rapid microbial identification system that can revolutionize the bacteria identification market by annually saving thousands of lives and tens of millions of dollars. The System identifies bacteria in minutes, not days, and at a significant per test cost savings when compared to any conventional method.

The System is laser and optically based using the proven principles of applied physics in conjunction with proprietary PC-based software algorithms. MIT, through independent testing has proven the ability, with high accuracy and in minutes, to identify the most dangerous and pervasive pathogens; E. coli, Listeria, Salmonella, Staphylococcus aureus and MRSA.

The System has numerous applications including: food safety, clinical diagnostics, pharmaceutical quality assurance, semiconductor processing control and water quality monitoring. MIT has chosen to focus initial efforts on food quality control as recent events have created an urgent demand for quicker and cheaper testing for food safety.

Earlier, MIT also contracted with North American Science Associates, Inc. ("NAMSA") an internationally recognized testing laboratory to design and perform a verification test that compared the speed, accuracy and efficiency of MIT's System with conventional processes. The comparative tests were in a double blind experiment, meaning that the NAMSA laboratory technicians, using the MIT System and a well recognized alternative, were not aware of the identity of the various microbes. The MIT system scored 98 percent correct identifications in fifty tests, with each test consuming several minutes for sample preparation and an average three minutes for testing. The alternative system was correct 80 percent and failed to identify, with several attempts, one pathogenic bacterium and took hours per test with the alternative biological testing method requiring days. The NAMSA Report is available from the Company.

This release contains statements that are forward-looking in nature. Statements that are predictive in nature, that depend upon or refer to future events or conditions or that include words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," and similar expressions are forward-looking statements. These statements are made based upon information available to the Company as of the date of this release, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results could differ materially from our current expectations. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to dependence on suppliers; short product life cycles and reductions in unit selling prices; delays in development or shipment of new products; lack of market acceptance of our new products or services; inability to continue to develop competitive new products and services on a timely basis; introduction of new products or services by major competitors; our ability to attract and retain qualified employees; inability to expand our operations to support increased growth; and declining economic conditions, including a recession. These and other factors and risks associated with our business are discussed from time to time within our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

CONTACT:
Michael Brennan
Chairman
Email: Email Contact
Telephone: (805) 557-0614

Saputo Inc./REMINDER/Fiscal 2012 Third Quarter Results: Conference Call and Webcast for Analysts and Institutional Investors

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Saputo Inc. (TSX:SAP) - A conference call to discuss the fiscal 2012 third quarter results will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2012, at 2:30 PM (Eastern Time).

To participate in the conference call
Phone number:	1-800-670-1536
To ensure your participation, please dial in approximately five minutes before the call.

To listen to the conference call on the Web
Address:	www.gowebcasting.com/3015

The conference call will begin with a brief presentation followed by a question and answer period. The speakers will be:

Mr. Lino A. Saputo, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer, and Vice Chairman of the Board
Mr. Louis-Philippe CarriÃ¨re, Executive Vice President, Finance and Administration

For those unable to participate, an instant replay will be available until midnight, Tuesday, February 14, 2012.

To access the replay
Phone number:	1-800-558-5253
ID Number:	21573551

A webcast will also be archived on www.saputo.com, in the Investors and Media section, under Press Releases.

Sandy Vassiadis
Director, Corporate Communications
514-328-3347

Mary J Blige Joins Forces With Belvedere Vodka and (RED)™ to Help Save Lives

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0000

Mary J Blige Joins Forces With Belvedere Vodka and (RED)™ to Help Save Lives

PR Newswire

LOS ANGELES, February 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Award-winning, multi-platinum singer Mary J Blige will be performing at a private pre-Grammy event on February, 9^th 2012 to celebrate the partnership of Belvedere, the world's first super premium vodka and (RED)™.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20120207/510730 )

The exclusive performance will be followed by a private party at Bardot, Los Angeles to help raise awareness around HIV/AIDS and emphasize the need for consumers to unite in support of programs that help eliminate HIV and AIDS in Africa.

In winter 2011, BELVEDERE (PRODUCT)^[^RED™^] Special Edition bottle launched to raise proceeds for the Global Fund™ to fight HIV/AIDS. The (RED) inspired packaging will contain the same unadulterated and naturally smooth^® Belvedere vodka enthusiasts have always enjoyed. 50% of Belvedere's profits from the global sale of (BELVEDERE)^[^RED^] will contribute to the Global Fund.

Mary J Blige said: "I'm delighted to be supporting (Belvedere) RED in their fight against HIV & AIDS in Africa. It is one of the most devastating issues faced by millions in Africa and if we can raise awareness with this event and encourage people to buy (PRODUCT) RED, we'll be one step closer to an HIV / AIDS free generation in 2015."

Fans can watch the party build up and Mary J Blige's performance live via Facebook at approximately 10.45pm (PST). The event will be streamed to http://www.facebook.com/belvederevodka. Media can download images and B-Roll footage from the event at 6am Friday 10th February 2012, please visit http://www.epklink.com/BelvedereRedWithMaryJBlige

NOTES TO EDITOR

First introduced to North America in 1996, Belvedere Vodka was the first to create a new standard for excellence in the vodka category and is credited with creating the luxury vodka segment. Today, Belvedere's distinctive character and uncompromising integrity are recognized internationally by discriminating vodka enthusiasts, who appreciate its all-natural, additive-free character. Made entirely from Dankowskie Gold Rye and blended with water from its own pristine source, Belvedere Vodka's taste profile is distinctively soft with a subtle sweetness and naturally smooth, clean finish.

For further information on (BELVEDERE)^[RED^]at the Grammy Awards 2012, visit http://www.facebook.com/belvederevodka

Banking Witch Hunt May Stifle Board Applications

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0000

Banking Witch Hunt May Stifle Board Applications

PR Newswire

LONDON, February 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

The Chief Executive of the BBA (The British Bankers Association) says that there must be a move away from the banking witch hunt as it is threatening the reputation of the UK's world class financial services industry and it is discouraging quality applications for board positions.

At a recent leadership forum hosted by The Broadcast PR Business, Angela Knight, CBE, said that if this bank witch hunt continues, many strong candidates - women especially - will be put off from applying to serve on UK financial services company boards.

In discussion with Cranfield University's Professor Susan Vinnicombe, Angela Knight commented:

"The big question mark is whether the very intensive FSA (Financial Services Authority) interviews are proving to be a deterrent from applying to board positions of major financial companies in the UK. The witch hunt is also reducing applications, and may diminish the UK's world class financial services industry. Women especially may choose elsewhere."

Angela Knight does not attribute the failure in the financial system to male-dominated boards but said:

"There was a certain amount of received assumptions or "group think" from regulators, central banks, governments and bank boards, which contributed to failure."

Professor Susan Vinnicombe, Cranfield University, suggested diversity of gender was essential on company boards:

"There is growing evidence to show that diverse boards are better boards, delivering financial out-performance and stock market growth." (The Lord Davies of Abersoch Report for the Coalition Government, 2011)

Angela Knight responded:

"You can get more penetrating questions from women at board level. But ultimately the tone is set by the chair. Too formal a board can lead to questions not being asked."

To view the BBA - Cranfield University interview please visit:

http://www.broadcastprbusiness.com

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