ADVISORY/Media Alert.

--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

WHEN:
          Monday, October 26, 1998

WHERE:
          Boston

          Radisson Hotel Boston
          200 Stuart Street
          Boston, Mass. 02116

WHAT:
          Vitsab(R) tags, a unique new food industry technology to
          detect food spoilage.

          Because soldier rations are exposed to such varying
          environmental conditions worldwide, staying abreast of the
          latest food safety technology is paramount for military food
          professionals.  The military services spend approximately
          $1.7 billion annually to feed active duty troops.
          Representatives of all branches of the armed forces are
          reviewing the newest food technologies this week in Boston.

WHO:
          COX Technologies,
          Industry leader in time-temperature management
                        and
          The Research & Development in Food conference
          sponsored by the Research and Development Associates
          for Military Food and Packaging Inc.

INTERVIEW
OPPORTUNITY:

          Dr. James L. Cox, CEO of COX Technologies
          will be available for interviews Monday morning (10/26).
          (cellular phone: [phone])
          Dr. Cox will be speaking at the 2:45 -- 4 p.m conference
          session.  Reporters are welcome to cover the conference.

VISUALS:
          Vitsab(R) tags
          Dr. Cox can demonstrate their use.

CONTACT:
          For more information or to arrange an interview, call Nancy
          Koprowski or Hilary Kaye
          Hilary Kaye Associates 714/426-0444 (Pacific Time)