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For Immediate Release
February, 2006
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Contact Information:
Juliet Boghossian
310.832.8000, ext. 142
jboghossian@contessa.com
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Contessa Donation Doubles Local Hurricane Katrina Relief Contributions to Over $40,000
February 9, 2006 - LOS ANGELES HARBOR, Calif.— Contessa Premium Foods, Inc. officially
launched a Hurricane Katrina relief fundraiser at the September, 2005 Port of Los Angeles Lobster
Festival, and pledged to match all accumulated funds up to $25,000. Money was collected through
January, 2006 at various San Pedro locations. "The Harbor Area Katrina Relief Foundation funded by the
San Pedro Elks Club, the KanDoKidz organization of Palos Verdes and, The San Pedro Chamber of
Commerce were all very instrumental in promoting the awareness of the fundraiser which encouraged
greater donations," said Contessa's Marketing Manager, Juliet A. Boghossian. Monies raised amounted
to $21,700, with Contessa's match donation, the combined total of $43,400 was presented to the
American Red Cross for hurricane assistance.
"Strong communities are the foundation of this country, and in times like this, we need to do everything
we can to support each other - we are proud to support the gulf coast region, and eager to see those
communities strong once again," said Contessa's President and CEO, John Z. Blazevich. Blazevich
added, "We hope that Contessa's philanthropic efforts on a national level will inspire and motivate
members of our local community to support San Pedro causes with equal passion."
The hurricane donation is just the latest philanthropic effort by Contessa. Last March, Blazevich gave
$100,000 to Habitat for Humanity International for Southeast Asia's tsunami relief. The company also
utilized its platform at the 2005 International Boston Seafood Show to increase awareness about the
devastation and collect additional donations at its booth.
While it prides itself on helping those less fortunate worldwide, Contessa also places equal importance on
its local neighborhoods. The San Pedro Peninsula Chamber of Commerce recognized this fact, presenting
Contessa with the 2005 Beacon Award for its continued support and efforts toward the betterment of San
Pedro.
About Contessa
Contessa Premium Foods, Inc. is recognized as a leader in the development of innovative, high-quality, frozen foods. Since its
origin as an exclusive leader in premium seafood, Contessa has grown its portfolio with its Value-added seafood,
Convenience meals, gourmet stir-fry vegetables and more. Contessa imports, processes, exports, and distributes its
products throughout North America, Europe and Asia -- and markets to the retail, club, food service and private label
channels. Contessa leads the industry by combining convenience, value and unmatched standards of consistent quality -- and
has been awarded for those strengths by the media, various agencies and organizations. Known as "America's Favorite Shrimp®,"
Contessa is one of the top-selling supermarket brands in the country.
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