I am excited to announce that Mike Davis has agreed to join our team as Vice-President of Procurement effective January 1, 2012. Since 1986 Mike has worked at Ralcorp where most recently he was in charge of purchasing tree nuts, cashews and peanuts. Mike's extensive knowledge of the peanut industry along with his years of experience strengthens our team and positions us to serve our growing customer base. Please join me in welcoming Mike to our company. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

H. Jack Warden

President / CEO

American Blanching Company