Armanino Foods of Distinction, Inc. Adds a New Director to Its Board.

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HAYWARD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 22, 2001

Armanino Foods of Distinction, Inc. (Nasdaq:ARMF) announced today that its Board of Directors has expanded its board of directors to seven members and has appointed Mr. Doug Nichols to serve as a new board member effective today.

Nichols is president and founder of First London Securities Corporation, an NASD investment banking and securities brokerage firm, based in Dallas, Texas. Since 1991, First London has specialized in supporting small cap and micro cap companies. First London is currently a significant shareholder in the company. Nichols is a former practicing C.P.A. and holds a Directorship in RailAmerica, Inc., a Nasdaq National Market company.

Mr. William J. Armanino, chairman of the board, stated, "Doug will bring to the board the perspective of the investment community. His background, knowledge of our company and experience in the marketplace will add value to the board's and management's decision making process. We are pleased that Doug has accepted our invitation to join Armanino Foods."

Armanino Foods of Distinction, Inc. is an international authentic Italian food company that manufactures and markets an array of frozen pestos and sauces, filled pasta products, sauced entrees, meatballs and foccacia to the retail, food service, club stores, and institutional food industry segments.