Otis McAllister Wins President's E Award For Exports

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Otis McAllister has received the
prestigious 2009 President's "E" Award for Exports. The "E" Award is the
highest U.S. Government recognition any U.S. entity may receive for supporting
export activity. Everett C Golden, COO and Royce A Nicolaisen, CEO accepted
the award from Secretary Gary Locke during the November 5 ceremony at the U.S.
Department Of Commerce.

"Otis McAllister has demonstrated sustained commitment to export expansion.
Your increase in export sales is impressive," commented Secretary Lock,
adding, "Otis McAllister's achievements undoubtedly have contributed to
national export expansion efforts that support the US economy and create
jobs."

Otis McAllister was established in 1892 in San Francisco and today operates on
six continents and over 100 countries from their San Francisco headquarters.
They manage dozens of US brands for export sales. In addition they own their
own brands, including Angelita, La Sirena canned fish, Village Harvest Rice,
Super Lucky Elephant and Himalayan Pride specialty imported rices.

Acknowledging that their export sales had increased over 22% between 2005 and
2008, COO Everett Golden said, "Our mission has always been to provide our
global customers with the widest breadth of high quality brands and reasonably
priced food and ingredients. It is deeply gratifying that our approach is
successful for our business, our customers, and our country."

Otis McAllister is also known for the humanitarian work they do across the
globe. In 2009 this has included sponsoring orphanages in India, supporting
"Saving Girls" programs and sustainability programs, and leading corporate
social responsibility programs overseas and in the US.

"Our humanitarian work is integral to both our philosophy and our success,"
said CEO Royce Nicolaisen. There is great emotional satisfaction in supporting
the communities in which we do business, and we know from experience that when
contribute to their success, they contribute to ours."

"The Presidential "E" Award was created by President John F. Kennedy in 1961,
to recognize persons, firms, or organizations that contribute significantly to
increasing United States exports. Otis McAllister was honored during a
ceremony at the National District Export Council Conference. The International
Trade Administration, which seeks to improve the global business environment
and help U.S. firms to compete and win both at home and abroad, manages the
award program that has recognized more than 2,500 firms since its inception.

More information about Otis McAllister is at: /www.otismcallister.com

SOURCE Vittles

Patricia A. Shea, +1-415-332-0840, pshea@vittleinformation.com, for Otis
McAllister