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MEETING NOTES OF INFORMAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
OF ARMANINO FOODS OF DISTINCTION, INC.
June 7, 2007, 10:00 a.m.

The following members were present:
WILLIAM J. ARMANINO, Chairman and 
Chief Executive Officer
EDMOND J. PERA, Chief Operating Officer
MARK A. CASSANEGO, Counsel
ROBERT SOVEL, Shareholder
DIANE PUTNEY, Shareholder
MEGAN SEPAL, Shareholder
ARLEEN KATCHER, Shareholder
Mr. Armanino welcomed the shareholders and all in attendance introduced themselves.

Mr. Pera reviewed with the shareholders the results of operations and the financial status of the corporation as disclosed in the Company’s first quarter press release as posted on the Company’s website. 

Mr. Armanino described for the shareholders various industry practices regarding marketing, promotions and slotting expenses. Mr. Armanino described different industry practices regarding food service and retail sales. Mr. Armanino described the Company’s relationship with the Sysco distribution system.

Mr. Armanino indicated that the Company’s business in Japan is doing very well. 

Mr. Armanino described that, because the Company had significant market penetration on the West Coast, and not so much on the East Coast and Mid-West, that significant focus was being placed on increasing the Company’s food service business in those regions. 

Mr. Armanino reported that the Company’s R&D department continued to work on possible new products, including some prepared food items, such as pesto lasagna, that would be co-packed by third parties. New pesto items included roasted garlic and artichoke that were being introduced to the Company’s food service customer base. Sales to or for in-store deli’s were expected to continue to expand as it was a fast growing segment of the food service business.

Mr. Armanino reported that the co-packer of the Company’s meat products had been acquired by Hormel. Mr. Armanino did not expect any changes in its relationship.

Mr. Armanino reported that the Company continued to be impacted by increasing costs of ingredients and the impact of increased petroleum costs which not only impacted fuel costs but plastics and related products. The recent price increases for the Company’s products were triggered in large measure because of increasing costs.

In response to questions from shareholders, Mr. Armanino discussed the Company’s organic products and plans for expanding distribution of organic products, including Garlic Zing. 

Mr. Armanino also indicated one of the Company’s primary goals was to expand business to mid-sized chains with 25 to 50 units.

Mr. Armanino and Mr. Pera answered other general questions from shareholders, none of which was material or included otherwise non-public information.

The meeting was adjourned at approximately 11:15 a.m.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of U.S. securities laws. These forward looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those projected. The Company assumes no obligation to update the information included in this press release.   
 


  

   
 

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