Hawkins, Inc. Joins Russell 2000 Index

MINNEAPOLIS, June 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hawkins, Inc. (Nasdaq: HWKN)
today announced that it has been added to the small-cap Russell 2000 Index
based on disclosures by Russell Investments. Membership in the Russell 2000,
which is determined annually, is based on a ranking of the member's total
market capitalization.

Chief Executive Officer, John R. Hawkins, commented, "We are pleased to be
included in the Russell 2000(R) Index, which we expect will raise our profile
for a wider range of long-term investors. Inclusion in the index is based on
our market capitalization and we are proud of the Company's growth and
performance during this challenging business environment."

Hawkins, Inc. distributes, blends and manufactures bulk and specialty
chemicals for its customers in a wide variety of industries. Headquartered in
Minneapolis, Minnesota, and with 20 facilities in 11 states, the Company
creates value for its customers through superb customer service and support,
quality products and personalized applications.

SOURCE Hawkins, Inc.

John R. Hawkins, Chief Executive Officer, +1-612-617-8532,
John.Hawkins@HawkinsInc.com, or Kathleen P. Pepski, Chief Financial Officer,
+1-612-617-8571, Kathleen.Pepski@HawkinsInc.com, both of Hawkins, Inc.