M&S Fine Foods, Inc. Opens San Antonio, Texas Sales Office.

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SAN ANTONIO, Texas & CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 10, 2003

M&S Fine Foods, Inc., one of the nation's leading direct marketers of high-end gourmet foods with more than 4,500 individual and corporate customers, has opened a sales office in San Antonio, Texas, it was announced today by Deborah J. Collyer, President. Paul Tinder, vice president of sales, is in charge of the new office.

Headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia, M & S Fine Foods markets the McArthur's Smokehouse line of smoked meats, game, fish poultry and cheeses, along with the Seyco line of more than 300 specialty food products, among them international and domestic caviar, soups, sauces, preserves, seafood, vegetables, fruits and customized gifts.

Tinder's previous experience includes 12 years as sales manager of Seyco Fine Food, Inc., the assets of which were acquired by M & S in December 2002. During his employment at Seyco, he was responsible for more than 90 percent of the corporation's sales, product development, catalog creation and other promotional activities.

"Paul Tinder is an extremely creative and energetic individual," said Collyer. "Before entering the food industry with Seyco, he distinguished himself in a number of marketing positions, including direct marketing and fund-raising with groups and individuals for the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra.

"Paul is also well-known in the entertainment industry, both as an actor and producer of feature films. Since joining M & S in January 2003, he has continued to excel, building on his extensive personal relationships with customers and capitalizing on M & S' strong management team, a broadening line of products being developed internally, and the availability of McArthur's extensive line of smoked products."

Tinder can be reached at 800-350-9937 or 210-481-3313, by fax at 210-481-3318 or by email at [e-mail].

About M&S Fine Foods, Inc.

M&S Fine Foods, Inc. commenced business on January 1, 2003 having acquired the assets of McArthur's Smokehouse and Seyco Fine Food. M&S develops and markets its own product offerings, including customized gift selections incorporating products from both divisions. McArthur's Smokehouse began operations in Dutchess County, New York as a sausage-maker and it has operated continuously for more than 127 years. Seyco Fine Food originated in Milwaukee in 1934 and later moved its operations to California. It markets a variety of domestic and international products, each selected for its quality, uniqueness and aesthetic appeal. M&S is headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia. For information or to request a catalog, call 800-382-8177, email [e-mail], or visit www.McArthursSmokehouse.com. (The Seyco site is currently under construction.)