Delta Marketing

From left to right: Rick White, Nick Muller, Kathy Ruth, Judy Chianese & Trey Scarborough

Delta Marketing is a premium food broker that specializes in the Convenience Store Class of Trade. Founded in 1987, this Colorado-based firm has multiple years of experience in the industry along with an uncanny knack for building long-term relationships with manufacturers, retailers, distributors, and other brokers. The fact is, when you hire us, you are hiring a national network of sales professionals, all of whom will take a vested interest in your success. Our strong alliance of national partners has enabled us to not only meet, but consistently exceed our clients’ expectations. From streamlining the ordering process to offering up creative marketing strategies, we can help you save time and energy as well as making great profits.

RUIZ FOODS REMAINS 1st AMONG THE TOP 10 U.S. HISPANIC-OWNED MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA ACCORDING TO HISPANIC BUSINESS MAGAZINE, JUNE 2008

Ruiz Foods (June, 2008), the nation’s largest frozen Mexican food manufacturer and makers of the El Monterey brand, is ranked:

1st among the top 10 U.S. Hispanic-owned manufacturing companies in the State of California
3rd among the top 500 U.S. Hispanic-owned manufacturing companies in the United States
16th among the top 500 Hispanic-owned businesses in the United States according to the June, 2008 issue of Hispanic Business Magazine. (In 2007, Ruiz Foods, Inc. ranked 18th).

“Our growth this past year continues to be very solid. We attribute this to our commitment to product quality, innovation and authenticity as we respond to the consumer’s continued desire for Mexican food,” said Bryce Ruiz, President and COO, Ruiz Foods. “We are very proud of what our Team Members and
our vision continue to accomplish.”

Ruiz Foods is a privately owned corporation with corporate offices in Dinuba, CA. Representing the third generation, Bryce Ruiz is President and COO; Kim Ruiz Beck is Vice Chairman. Both are children of Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO, Fred Ruiz.

Ruiz Foods is dedicated to premium quality, authentically prepared frozen Mexican foods selling to all segments of the retail and foodservice channel. The signature brand, El Monterey, is the market leader in the frozen Mexican food category. Ruiz Foods employs over 2,600 Team Members in three facilities located in the United States.

BOULDER, CO – October 20, 2008 - Thanasi Foods LLC, a leading developer and supplier of branded foods, today announced that its FRANK’S™ REDHOT™ Chile ‘n Lime Steak Strips have been named the 2008 Best New Salty Snack by Convenience Store News magazine.

“We are thrilled,” commented Justin Havlick, president and CEO of Thanasi Foods. “The tremendously positive response to our line of FRANK’S™ REDHOT™ products has been gratifying, and we are honored that the authentic and flavorful taste of FRANK’S™ REDHOT™ Chile ‘n Lime Steak Strips has been recognized by Convenience Store News.”

About FRANK’S™ REDHOT™ Chile ‘n Lime Steak Strips
The new FRANK’S™ REDHOT™ Chile ‘n Lime Steak Strips are a format and flavor unmatched in snacks! Made from full-flavored beef steak that is marinated in FRANK’S® REDHOT® Chile ‘n Lime Hot Sauce, these Steak Strips impart a tenderness and flavor that is sure to become a favorite among consumers nationwide. The 3.5 oz. FRANK’S REDHOT Steak Strips are available in 12-count cases, along with various point-of-sale display vehicles.

For more information about FRANK’S™ REDHOT™ Original Beef Jerky, FRANK’S™ REDHOT™ Sausage Sticks, FRANK’S™ REDHOT™ Chile ‘n Lime Sausage Sticks and FRANK’S™ REDHOT™ Steak Strips visit www.FRANKSREDHOTSNACKS.com.

About French’s Foods of Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
FRANK’S REDHOT was created on the banks of the Ohio River when Jacob Frank began experimenting with Louisiana Sunlongs, a special strain of cayenne peppers that offers a zesty full-bodied taste. The unique essence of these special cayenne peppers is then combined with vinegar and spices, and aged to perfection. The result is history: the perfect blend of flavor and heat® for almost a century and counting. FRANK’S REDHOT is the secret ingredient used in the original Buffalo Wing created in Buffalo, NY in 1964.

FRENCH’S Foods, a division of Reckitt Benckiser Inc., the maker of FRANK’S REDHOT Cayenne Pepper Sauce, is a leading manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of food and household products. Some other well known, trusted household names in the Reckitt Benckiser Inc. family of food products include CATTLEMEN’S® Barbecue Sauce, FRENCH’S® mustards, FRENCH’S® French Fried Onions, and FRENCH’S® Potato Sticks.

About Brandgenuity
Brandgenuity LLC, an independent trademark licensing agency based in New York with offices in Los Angeles, provides turnkey licensing services to owners of famous trademarks. The agency’s four principals, Jay Asher, Adina Avery-Grossman, Louis Drogin and Andrew Topkins, have more than 60 years of combined licensing and marketing experience. Brandgenuity agency services include strategic licensing planning, prospecting, negotiation, licensee management and program administration. Brandgenuity represents the following prestigious clients: LeapFrog®, Food Network, Snapple®, Yoo-hoo®, Mott’s®, World Poker Tour®, French’s Mustard®, Frank’s RedHot®, Oneida, RCA, Tamar Geller, Molly Sims and Verizon, among others.

About Thanasi Foods
Thanasi Foods LLC is a privately held, Boulder, Colo.-based developer and supplier of household branded foods. Established in 2003, Thanasi Foods’ branded snack products can be found in over 40,000 U.S. retail locations today with a growing retail share. For information about Thanasi Foods and the company’s products, visit the website at www.THANASIFOODS.com.

FRANK'S® and REDHOT® and The Perfect Blend Of Flavor & Heat® are registered trademarks owned by Reckitt Benckiser Inc.