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Amish Naturals, Inc. Expands Distribution in Chicago with Availability in Jewel-Osco Grocery Stores

Business Wire, June 26, 2008

HOLMESVILLE, Ohio -- Amish Naturals, Inc. (OTCBB: AMNT) today announced that the company's organic pasta line is currently available in Chicago- based Jewel-Osco food stores, a SUPERVALU company.

Customers of this quality-focused supermarket chain can enjoy Amish Naturals' Fettuccine, Penne and Birds Nest pastas as they continue to stock the shelves in the coming weeks at 130 Jewel-Osco retail grocery outlets.

"Jewel-Osco food stores account for 52 percent of the supermarket business in Chicago, making this expansion a significant step forward for Amish Naturals," said Troy Treangen, Executive Vice President/COO of Amish Naturals. "Jewel is not only a leader in the industry, having pioneered the grocery/pharmacy format but is also committed to helping the community. These qualities combined with the freshest and finest products attract a very loyal customer base. We are pleased Jewel has recognized Amish Naturals' role in the thriving market for organic and wholesome foods and look forward to a mutually beneficial relationship."

All Amish Naturals' pastas are made with the very best ingredients and manufactured under the strictest Kosher and Organic regulations. Their careful sheeting and cutting method of pasta-making is reminiscent of an Italian grandmother hand rolling and cutting sheets of dough.

Amish Naturals, Inc. was founded with the goal to bring wholesome Amish products to shopping carts and dinner tables nationwide. The Amish Naturals' family of products includes the Amish Naturals' line of premium pastas and the Amish Heritage line of all-natural, gourmet condiments, soups, granola cereals and nutrition bars. For more information on Amish Naturals, Inc. please visit www.amishnaturals.com.

About Amish Naturals, Inc.

Founded as an organic pasta producer, Amish Naturals now manufactures and distributes organic and natural pastas, condiments and bakery products through its recent acquisitions of Prima Pasta, based in Los Angeles, California, the Amish Heritage Line, based in Lancaster, PA, and Schlabach Amish Bakery, based in Millersburg, Ohio. Amish Naturals' mission is to increase shareholder value through the sale and distribution of organic and natural Amish food products to the growing 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. Building on generations of traditions, the company has created food that reflects the wholesomeness and purity of the Amish people and their culinary customs. For more information, please visit www.amishnaturals.com.

About Jewel-Osco

Jewel-Osco, a SUPERVALU company, operates 183 stores in Illinois, Iowa and Indiana. With a market-leading position in Chicago, Jewel-Osco stores offer consumers the convenience of combined grocery and pharmacy retail, in addition to services such as fuel centers at select locations. Originally established in 1899, the company and its associates remain committed to the communities they serve, contributing more than $4 million each year to a variety of local charitable causes. For more information about Jewel-Osco, please visit http://www.jewelosco.com or http://www.oscopharmacy.com.

About SUPERVALU, INC.

SUPERVALU, INC. is one of the largest companies in the United States grocery channel with estimated annual sales of approximately $44 billion. SUPERVALU holds leading market share positions across the U.S. with its approximately 2,450 retail grocery locations. Through SUPERVALU's nationwide supply chain network, the company provides distribution and related logistics support services to more than 5,000 grocery retail endpoints across the country. SUPERVALU currently has approximately 190,000 employees. For more information about SUPERVALU, visit http://www.supervalu.com.

Business Risks and Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve uncertainties and risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed or implied in the forward-looking statements. These statements are expressly made in reliance on the safe harbor provisions contained in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed or implied in the forward-looking statements, include risks associated with our entry into distribution agreements with wholesale food brokers and large-scale retail outlets, the effectiveness of our promotion and merchandising strategies, the efficient operation of our production facility and supply chain, the changing dietary and culinary habits of consumers in our target markets, and our effective management of business risks.

In light of these risks, the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are not guarantees of future performance and in fact may not be realized. Our actual results could differ materially and adversely from those expressed in this press release. Further, the statements made by us represent our views only as of the date of this press release, and it should not be assumed that the statements made herein remain accurate as of any future date. We do not presently intend to update these statements prior to the filing of our next report with the Securities and Exchange Commission and undertake no duty to any person to effect any such update under any circumstances. For additional information regarding the specific risks mentioned and other risks, please read the Company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which may be accessed through the EDGAR database maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov.

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