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Amish Naturals' Production Facility and Process Approved by USDA for Organic Certification.


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 California Certified Organic Farmers California Certified Organic Farmers, or CCOF is a membership organization formed in the early 1970s, to promote organic farming and small-scale agriculture. It began as a group of 54 farmers mutually certifying each other's adherence to published, publicly available  (CCOF CCOF California Certified Organic Farmers ) Seal

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:AMNT) announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA USDA,
n.pr See United States Department of Agriculture.
) has approved the Company's production process and facility as organic. The rigorous certification process was carried out on behalf of the USDA by the California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF), one of the oldest and most respected organic certification Organic certification is a certification process for producers of organic food and other organic agricultural products. In general, any business directly involved in food production can be certified, including seed suppliers, farmers, food processors, retailers and restaurants.  organizations in the country.

Commenting on the new certification, Amish Naturals CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , David Skinner, said, "Our organic certification speaks so highly of the Amish tradesmen who shared our vision to build an organic pasta factory from the ground up as our showpiece show·piece  
n.
Something exhibited, especially as an outstanding example of its kind.


showpiece
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1. anything displayed or exhibited

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 of Amish/organic production. We recognize the value of organic foods and the need to have a facility dedicated to maintain the high standards of the organic marketplace. We applied for certification with CCOF since they were based in California, a state that has been at the forefront of consumer health consciousness and are thrilled that we were approved for USDA organic certification."

Amish Naturals vice president of sales and marketing, Don Alarie, said, "The certification by the USDA is exciting news for our company. It is a large step forward in filling our mission to create food that reflects the wholesomeness and purity of the Amish people. Being recognized as an organic company is a vital step to assure our place in the organic category. Organic products growth trends remain double digits. We expect this trend will continue and the high quality of the products that Amish Naturals will bring to the market place will contribute to the growth and strengthening of the organics category."

California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) provides certification services to all stages of the organic food chain from farms to processors, restaurants and retailers. CCOF certifies to the USDA National Organic Program standards and CCOF international standards.

CCOF was founded in 1973 as a mutual assistance and certification organization for organic farmers and was one the first organizations to perform organic certification in North America. Today, CCOF maintains one of the most consumer-recognized and trusted seals in the organic marketplace. CCOF remains one of the oldest and largest organic certification and trade associations in North America.

About Amish Naturals, Inc.

Amish Naturals' goal is to increase shareholder value through the sale and distribution of organic, Amish food products to the exploding market for organic and wholesome foods. Last year, the U.S. market for natural/organic foods was estimated to have totaled approximately $13.8 billion. Building on generations of traditions, the Company has created food that reflects the wholesomeness and purity of the Amish people and their culinary customs, including a variety of the finest homemade Amish Pasta[TM]. For more information, please visit www.amishnaturals.com.

Business Risks and Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements relating to, among other things, the expected launch of the Company's products, its revenue growth, or the continued revenue growth of the organic and wholesome foods segments. These statements are expressly made in reliance on the safe harbor Safe Harbor

1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated.

2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive.
 provisions contained in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Sales and earnings trends are affected by many factors including, among others, our entry into an effective distribution agreement with one or more wholesale food brokers or large-scale retail outlets, the effectiveness of our promotion and merchandising strategies, the efficient operation of our production facility and supply chain, the changing dietary and culinary habits of consumers in our target markets, and our effective management of business risks.

In light of these risks, the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are not guarantees of future performance and in fact may not be realized. Our actual results could differ materially and adversely from those expressed in this press release. Further, the statements made by us represent our views only as of the date of this press release, and it should not be assumed that the statements made herein remain accurate as of any future date. We do not presently intend to update these statements prior to the filing of our next report with the Securities and Exchange Commission and undertake no duty to any person to effect any such update under any circumstances. Investors are also urged to review carefully the discussion under the caption "Risk Factors" in our Current Report on Form 8-K Form 8-K

The form required by the SEC when a publicly held company incurs any event that might affect its financial situation or the share value of its stock.


Form 8-K

See 8-K.
 filed on October 31, 2006, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which may be accessed through the EDGAR Edgar or Eadgar (both: ĕd`gər), 943?–975, king of the English (959–75), son of Edmund, king of Wessex. In 957 the Mercians and Northumbrians rebelled against Edgar's brother Edwy and chose Edgar as their king.  database maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov.
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