Fullerton, CA, September 8, 2006 - Stauber Performance Ingredients, Inc., announced
today the appointment of Jim Freeman to the position of Director of Sales and
Marketing. The position reports to John Milazzo, President of Stauber, and became
effective on August 30, 2006.

Mr. Freeman joins Stauber with over 10 years of nutritional industry experience,
including past positions in sales and marketing, as well as business and product
development. His most recent role was Vice President of Product Development for
Leiner Health LLC in Carson, CA. Mr. Milazzo expresses the importance to the
organization of Mr. Freeman’s arrival: “Stauber Performance Ingredients is truly thrilled
to have someone of Jim Freeman’s experience and expertise as Director of Sales and
Marketing. He brings a multitude of product knowledge, management acumen, and
contacts within our industry that are second to none. Bringing Jim on board has already
been received by our customers as a huge plus!”

Mr. Freeman considers supporting Stauber’s valued customers as his highest priority.
He is a graduate of Western Washington University with a Bachelor of Science in
Chemistry, and earned an MBA from the Marshall School of Business at the University
of Southern California. His experience and education are particularly important to
Stauber, as its customers demand increasingly sophisticated solutions to their
problems.

“I’m excited to join Stauber Performance Ingredients because they are recognized as
one of the country’s premier suppliers of quality raw materials to the food,
pharmaceutical, cosmetic and health food supplement industries,” says Freeman. “In
my new role, I will continue to partner with our many valued customers to support
building their brands, growing their market share and supporting their new product
needs.”

About Stauber Performance Ingredients:
Since 1969, Stauber Performance Ingredients has consistently offered the finest quality ingredients to the
food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and health food supplement industries. The company was founded by
the principle of partnering with manufacturers that provide the highest level of product and service. For
more information, contact Jim Freeman at (714) 441-3900.