Alexia® Foods Announces Artisan Breads

Fresh Baked Breads from Freezer to Table in 8 Minutes

For Immediate Release
Contact: Rosa M. Jacquez
Tel: 718-609-5665 x 5
rosa@alexiafoods.com

(New York, NY - March 18, 2005) - In celebration of the company's third successful year, Alexia Foods, the fastest growing brand of frozen potato products and appetizers, is extending into another exciting frozen category, with the introduction of its Artisan Breads.

From freezer to table in just 8 minutes, the interesting and balanced assortment of delicious, easy to prepare Alexia Artisan Breads™ include Classic French Rolls, Ciabatta - Italian Style Rolls with Rosemary & Olive Oil, Hearty Whole Grain Rolls with Flaxseed, Three Cheese Foccacia with Asiago, Romano & Parmesan cheeses and a Buttery European Style Garlic Baguette. Incorporating age-old baking traditions with modern flair, these authentic breads are made with all-natural ingredients and are free of trans fats.

"The introduction of these breads was a long time coming." Says Alexander Dzieduszycki, President & CEO of Alexia Foods, Inc. and the culinary architect behind the Alexia brand. "Our frozen potatoes are the foundation of our company. Artisan Breads are the next step in our long term plan to provide consumers with a wide array of easy-to-prepare, delicious all-natural products. We are confident that the Alexia consumer will come to enjoy our breads as much as they enjoy our potato and appetizer products. They are a natural extension to the Alexia line"

ALEXIA Foods was founded in April, 2002 by Alexander Dzieduszycki, a chef and co-creator of Terra Chips®. Alexia Artisan Breads are the newest edition to Alexia's frozen family of products which is sold in over 10,000 U.S. retail locations and includes: Alexia Oven Fries®, Alexia® Oven Reds®, Alexia® Julienne Fries, Alexia® Mashed Potatoes, Alexia® Garlic FriesTM , Alexia Onion Rings TM , Alexia Mozzarella Stix TM , Alexia Mushroom Bites TM and Organic Alexia® Oven Crinkles TM and Fat Free Organic Alexia Hashed Browns®.

ALEXIA Foods is a privately held company headquartered in Brooklyn, NY. ALEXIA produces 100% natural premium frozen breads, appetizers, and potato products.