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Artisanal Premium Cheese Signs Distribution Agreement With Baldor Specialty Foods

Posted on: Thursday, 1 May 2008, 09:00 CDT

American Home Food Products (OTCBB:AHFP), currently doing business as Artisanal Premium Cheese, today announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Baldor Specialty Foods, one of the largest distributors of fresh produce in the Northeast.

Under the terms of the agreement, Baldor will utilize its 165 truck fleet to distribute Artisanal Premium Cheese to its customer network, including fine restaurants, hotels and caterers from Philadelphia to Boston. Artisanal will serve as culinary advisor to Baldor's new high-end cheese division and will train Baldor's sales professionals on plating, cutting and pairing Artisanal Premium Cheese to enhance customer experience.

Daniel W. Dowe, President and Chief Executive Officer of Artisanal commented, "This agreement is an excellent step in the execution of our market segment expansion plan to gain further exposure and entry into premium food retailers. The joining of our selection of more than 200 international, premier quality artisanal cheeses with one of the most respected, best-in-class food distributors creates a strong and mutually beneficial alliance."

Kevin T. Murphy, Chief Executive Officer of Baldor Specialty Foods stated, "We have built our business by sourcing the finest and freshest produce available worldwide. As we establish our cheese division encompassing the highest end of the cheese market segment, it makes sense that we work with a company like Artisanal, whose knowledgeable staff and extensive selection of gourmet, artisanal cheese will enable us to provide fine quality cheese to our premium customers."

About Artisanal Premium Cheese

In August 2007 American Home Food Products, Inc. acquired 100% of the ownership interests in Artisanal Premium Cheese. The Company operates in the specialty cheese market in the United States. The company markets and distributes a line of specialty, artisanal and farmstead cheese products, as well as other related specialty food products under its own brand to food wholesalers and retailers, as well as directly to consumers through its catalogue and Web site, artisanalcheese.com. American Home Food Products, Inc. is based in New York, New York.

Safe Harbor Statement:

Forward-looking statements made in this press release are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on current management expectations that involve risks and uncertainties that may result in such expectations not being realized. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risks described in Company filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Source: Business Wire

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