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Noted Earthrise Scientist to Present at International Phycology Conference

IRVINE, CA., July 26, 2005 - Earthrise Nutritionals LLC announces that Scientific Director Amha Belay PhD, will be presenting at the 10th International Conference on Applied Phycology / 2nd Congress of the International Society for Applied Phycology (ISAP) in Kunming, China July 24 - 30, 2005. Dr. Belay will present "Microalgae and Health: Spirulina (Arthrospira)" as a case in point. Additional information is available at www.polosci.unifi.it/isap_1/isap/ or www.ihb.ac.cn/isap.

As a recognized expert in the field of algal science, Belay will provide vital information to this international forum of experts gathered for the largest and most comprehensive exchange of scientific information on the recent progress of research and development in the algal biotechnology, applied phycology and related fields.

"An important objective of this meeting is to promote mutual interactions and understanding among participants," Belay said. "Information is the key to successfully educating not only the experts, but also health care professionals, retailers and consumers who use algae as part of their dietary supplementation."

Earthrise Nutritionals, LLC is the leading producer and a 25-year pioneer in the field of Spirulina production and marketing and a leader in research on various applications of Spirulina. Corporate offices are located in Irvine, California, with production facilities in Calipatria, California. Earthrise is part of the worldwide DIC Group of companies, based in Tokyo. For more information on Earthrise products, visit www.earthrise.com or contact Lance Sigal or Ron Henson, 2151 Michelson Drive, Suite 258, Irvine, CA 91612, 800-949-7473.