Contact:
Kristen McCarthy Thomas, The Phelps Group, 310-752-4400
Lance Sigal, Earthrise Nutritionals, 949-623-0980

Earthrise Announces New Broker Coverage in Hawaii Market

IRVINE, CA., August 16, 2005 — Earthrise Nutritionals LLC announces the appointment of Kismet Natural Foods Brokerage as its broker representatives for the Hawaiian market. Kismet Brokerage is a unique and dynamic natural foods marketing company operating in Hawaii since 1992. While the main office is on the island of Maui, the company offers a sales representative on each of the other main Islands: Oahu, Hawaii and Kauai.

"Kismet Brokerage’s objective is to perform essential sales functions and related services with integrity, enthusiasm and thoroughness," said Jim Martinez, national sales manager for Earthrise. "Kismet Brokerage utilizes locals who understand the needs of the retailers doing business on the islands. We understand the importance of this very simple concept."

Earthrise Nutritionals, LLC is the leading producer and a 25-year pioneer in the field of Spirulina production and marketing, as well as 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 contact Lance Sigal at 2151 Michelson Drive, Suite 258, Irvine, CA 91612, 800-949-7473.