Amish Naturals: gains new outlets, launches private label division

Holmesville / OH. (bw) Amish Naturals Inc. announced the addition of five new chains to its retail distribution, including Shaw´s Supermarkets, with over 210 stores in six New England States, Dave´s Markets in Rhode Island, Farm Fresh in Virginia, Fiesta Stores in Texas and Fresh Direct in New York. The company also announced a new distribution deal with Haddon House, who is one of the largest distributors in the East of the United States. «While our Amish Naturals pasta distribution throughout he U.S. continues to expand, we are especially thrilled to gain additional retail outlets in the Northeast», said David C. Skinner, Senior President of Amish Naturals. «This is the largest regional market in the U.S. and accounts for nearly 40 percent of pasta consumption».

Amish Naturals also announced the expansion of its Heritage brand line with the addition of natural granola cereal and nutrition bars. The Heritage brand currently consists of barbecue sauces in four flavors (Raspberry Chipotle, Apple Butter, Roasted Garlic and Citrus), four gourmet flavored mustards, Amish ketchups, salad dressings and fruit spreads. «It is equally exciting that we are continuing to expand our Heritage Brand offerings», said Skinner.

In addition to the retail gains and the expansion of the Heritage line, Amish Naturals announced the launch of its new private label division and the appointment of Curt Edmondson as Director of Private Label and Industrial Sales. Edmondson, who previously served as National Director of Private Label Sales for a 100 million US-Dollar private label business, is representing Amish Naturals this week at the Private Label Manufacturers Exposition in Chicago to promote the company´s new private label business. Skinner: «Curt has the perfect background for this job, and we are thrilled that he is heading up our new private label division. With more stores, more products and the addition of a new private label division, this is an exciting time at Amish Naturals».

About: Amish Naturals´ goal is to increase shareholder value through the sale and distribution of organic, Amish food products to the exploding market for organic and wholesome foods. Last year, the U.S. market for natural / organic foods was estimated to have totaled approximately 13,8 billion USD. Building on generations of traditions, the company has created food that reflects the wholesomeness and purity of the Amish people and their culinary customs, including a variety of the finest homemade Amish Pasta.