MANN PACKING AND GOURMET GARDEN HIT THE GYM WITH JOINT OFFER

SALINAS, Calif. - Nov. 24, 2009 - Mann Packing Company is partnering with Gourmet Garden to offer members of Curves, the largest fitness franchise in the world, a delicious and valuable offer this January and February.

The offer includes four recipes and two coupons, one each for Mann products and Gourmet Garden Herbs & Spices' products, for a total of more than $1.50 in savings.

The four healthy recipes, developed especially for people watching their weight, include roasted sweet potato risotto; butternut squash, arugula and feta pizza; shrimp and basil fettuccini; and vegetable salad with fennel dressing.

More than 70,000 handouts will be distributed at Curves facilities in Western Canada as part of "Member Appreciation Gift Packs" in January and February.

"Millions of women are working towards achieving their fitness goals with the 30-minute Curves workout in a supportive, encouraging environment," said Lorri Koster, vice president of marketing, Mann Packing. "We are excited to reach our target market with a fresh and wholesome brand, Gourmet Garden, in an environment where they are focused on health and nutrition and we want to be part of the support they need to reach their goals."