"I'm eager to get families back into the kitchen during the summer and
experimenting with fresh and exotic tastes they might otherwise consider
exclusive to a certain global region," says Florence. This new product line, developed
over the past eight months, provides a restaurant quality meal that is
prepared in a skillet and is ready to eat in minutes.

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He joined McDonald's in 1983 where he began as
regional controller and moved into positions of escalating responsibility,
including domestic field management, international staff management and home
office operations positions. "From
a values and style standpoint, we are very similar, and from a skills
perspective we are complementary," said Kennedy. As one of the most talented and progressive brand
builders in the industry, I expect to learn from and support Aaron's vision
for the personality and character of this stand-out brand.

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President/CEO Jim Williams stated, "We are very excited about entering the
frozen food category. 'OneStep Gourmet' is just
the latest step in that direction, joining earlier initiatives that include
the development of new product lines and strategic acquisitions.MontereyGourmetFoods .

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"As a key architect in the growth and development of a pioneering
quick -- casual brand (Chipotle) and an executive with broad experience
managing an expansive and proven international concept (McDonald's) -- Kevin
will have an immediate and positive impact on Noodles + Company's growth,"
said Kennedy." Kennedy also said that Reddy's cultural
compatibility was equally weighted in his selection for this new post. The restaurant
blends its fresh, global influence with quick, convenient and welcoming
service; honest value; and a comfortable atmosphere where everyone feels at
home .org.

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Reddy was Chipotle's first hire after McDonald's purchased a majority
stake in the company in 1998.1993/303.6723
kelly@noodles.org where he will share some of his trade secrets for cooking with
fresh flavors along with tales of his world travels and several of his
favorite, easy-to-prepare recipes developed along the way.com.

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Monterey
Gourmet Foods has introduced new products such as refrigerated entrees,
grilled wraps and whole wheat pastas.

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Monterey Gourmet Foods, Inc. Each meal contains a protein, vegetables,
pasta and our innovative sauce cube that turns into a delicious sauce to
complement the dish.

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Founded in 1987, Monterey Gourmet Foods now produces more than 100
different fresh gourmet food products for the premium food consumer that
are distributed in more than 9,700 retail and club stores throughout the
United States, selected regions of Canada, the Caribbean, Latin America and
Asia Pacific.

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"The menu and atmosphere are delivered at such a high
level.
Children, for instance, will discover that inhabitants of the ancient and
ill-fated city of Pompeii enjoyed their pizza with anchovies. Our specially designed 'OneStep Gourmet' bag
contains everything today's discerning consumer needs for a high quality,
quick , and well balanced meal."

Williams continued, "We are very proud of our Executive Chefs and New
Products team who accepted the challenge of taking the company into a new
product category.

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(Logo: http://www. "OneStep Gourmet"
meals have already been authorized in more than 140 club stores with
additional expansion projected for the balance of the year. Monterey Gourmet Foods' USDA-inspected fresh refrigerated
gourmet food products are produced at facilities in Salinas (Monterey
County), California; Eugene, Oregon; and Seattle, Washington.

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org will be updated each week for
eight weeks."

"OneStep Gourmet" gourmet meals are available in three flavors; Grilled
Chicken and Garlic Cheese Tortelloni in a Zesty Marinara Sauce; Chicken,
Broccoli and Tortelloni in a Pesto Alfredo Sauce; and Shrimp and Garlic
Cheese Tortelloni in a Lemon Alfredo Sauce.

Williams summarized , "As we reported during our 2005 Shareholder Meeting,
one of our key strategies is an intensive new products program focused
outside of our strong base of pasta and sauces.

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Monterey Gourmet Foods has been known for years as a
leader in gourmet refrigerated foods, so expansion into the frozen food
category is a natural for us.

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I'm also thrilled to be
able to work with Aaron. The best part for food aficionados: all you need to join him is a
computer, a kitchen and an appetite. For
hundreds of mealtime solutions, visit www.

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Since then, Reddy
has been instrumental in growing the quick-casual burrito concept to 420 units
in 22 states.324. In
addition to hosting Florence 's weekly blog posts, Mealtime. They developed and launched this totally new line in a
relatively short period of time compared to the industry standards.

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Reddy has been with Chipotle as chief operating
officer, chief operations officer and restaurant support officer since 1998,
when the company had just 13 locations in one major market.newscom. Kennedy will continue on in his role as CEO, focusing on growth,
culinary and brand strategy. We're
turning 10 years old, have more than 100 restaurants in 10 states and feel as
though we've only just begun. Noodles + Company has
been the highest ranking restaurant on the Inc. 500 list of America's fastest
growing private companies for four years in a row.org visitors can take from my blog.org
combine the ease of preparation you want with the nutritional value you and
your family need.

Florence's blog postings on Mealtime. Together , they represent our focus on diversified growth
to minimize dependence on any one product category .

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Noodles + Company has more than 100 restaurants in 10 states and has been
named a Hot Concept ! by Nation's Restaurant News, Entrepreneur of the Year by
Ernst + Young and a Menu Master by Restaurant Business.214.com

Beginning July 28, Florence will host a weekly Web log, or blog , at
Mealtime."

Mealtime.

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BOULDER, Colo. "He has been down the road we are about to embark upon.org is the official Web site of the Canned Food Alliance and
promotes the nutritional benefits and convenience of canned food.org provides
scores of tasty, healthy and easy-to-prepare recipes ."

Each of Florence's blog postings will include simple recipe preparation
guides and information about the global regions Florence visits, enabling
kids to get involved in discovering the flavors of world cultures.

Non-history buffs can invite their closest friends for an authentic Mexican
fiesta -- complete with sombreros, classical guitar melodies and Spicy
Chicken Broth with Tortillas , Avocado and Lime.

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As president and COO of Noodles + Company, Reddy will initially oversee
company restaurant operations; franchise selection and operations; and
operations services, including purchasing , distribution, culinary, QA and
training.
"Kevin will play a significant role engineering Noodles + Company's growth
over the next 10 years," said David Duncan, Noodles + Company's chairman of
the board and GM and COO of Silver Oak Cellars.

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720. The primary mission of the
CFA is to serve as a resource for information on the nutrition,
convenience, contemporary appeal and versatility of canned food.

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Just prior to joining Chipotle, he held the
position of senior regional manager where he was responsible for the
successful operations of 310 restaurants representing more than $420MM in
sales.

"As a chef, I use convenience foods because they can bring global flavors
to my kitchen any time of year. "My recipes and the hundreds of terrific recipes at Mealtime. The acquisitions of Casual Gourmet
Foods and Sonoma Cheese Company earlier this year have allowed us to expand
into the areas of award winning sausages, premium refrigerated soups and
gourmet cheeses.

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Noodles + Company Hires Former Chipotle COO Kevin Reddy as President + COO

"We're thrilled to have
retained someone of his caliber and believe that his talent and leadership
will continue to bring the brand vision to life as the concept expands into
new communities across the country. I look forward to both supporting and driving an even higher standard
of culinary and service execution at the restaurants.
Chef Tyler Florence, popular Food Network
host and author of the new cookbook "Eat This Book: Cooking with Global
Fresh Flavors," embarks in July on an eight-week-long world tour of
flavors. For more
information about Monterey Gourmet Foods, visit
www.

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Noodles + Company is a quick-casual, globally inspired eatery that serves
fresh Asian, Mediterranean and American cuisine, sauteed and grilled-to-order. In the name of balance ,
Noodles + Company also recently introduced a Noodle-less menu, which includes
dishes like Mediterranean Mixed Grill and Shrimp Curry Saute. "You don't need to
travel to Italy for authentic Italian cuisine , and that's the lesson
Mealtime.

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, Noodles + Company announced today
that it has hired Kevin Reddy as president and COO, according to Aaron
Kennedy, founder and CEO. And through
fresh preparation of the finest ingredients -- artisan sauces; hand-picked
herbs and native spices; crisp , hearty vegetables and field greens; grilled
poultry, beef, shellfish and tofu; and fresh noodles -- Noodles + Company
creates a craveable experience that is broadly appealing. My pantry is loaded with versatile canned
products like tomatoes that remind me of the Italian sunshine," Florence
says . (NASDAQ: PSTA)
today announced an expansion into the frozen food category with its newest
product line, "OneStep Gourmet" meals. These complete one-skillet meals go from freezer to
table in minutes .

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"My family and I have been loyal, enthusiastic Noodles + Company customers
for years," said Reddy.
From healthy to indulgent and spicy to comforting, the menu includes
Noodlicious favorites like Japanese Pan Noodles, Pesto Cavatappi, Wisconsin
Mac + Cheese and Whole Grain Tuscan Fettuccine , a dish that features a 100%
whole wheat noodle and boasts 15 grams of fiber.