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                Gluten-Free Certification Organization
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FIRST QUARTER UPDATE
December, 2005

Enjoy Life Natural Foods First to Carry GFCO Certification on Products

Enjoy Life Natural Foods will begin displaying the GFCO certification mark
on all 17 of their products beginning in Dec. 2005. Enjoy Life has a strong
commitment to the celiac community.  We hear from consumers everyday,
expressing how much difficulty they have identifying foods that are safe for
their gluten-free diet, said Scott Mandell, President and CEO of Enjoy Life N
atural Brands.  We are proud to be able to provide them with the extra
convenience and safety assurance this new certification provides. Look for
more information about Enjoy Life Natural products and recipes using these
products at www.gfco.org and www.enjoylifenb.com


Gluten-Free Certification Is HOT!  The food industry is buzzing about
gluten-free and GFCO.

GFCO has attended five food shows and exhibits with a total of more than
1,000 food companies since August. GIG, Shelley Case, RD and Carol Fenster,
Ph.D. gave talks about the gluten-free market at three of these shows. Before
we hit the show room floor, the room was buzzing about gluten-free products
and GF certification. The Food Allergen Labeling & Consumer Protection Act
(FALCPA) and data from SPINS showing that Gluten-free product sales are
growing at 14.6 % is making GF a high priority in the food industry. GFCO is
drawing interest from mainstream and specialty companies alike.


What Has Happened Since August:

-  Plant Inspections for six companies will be scheduled for early 2006

  -   52 other companies have requested applications

  -   Companies interested in adopting GFCO certification come from seven countries
        including Canada, China, Germany, Israel, Italy, South Africa, and the UK.

  -    GFCO has discussed the program with over 150 companie

  -    Interested companies include makers of beverages, meat products, baked
         goods, nutritional supplements, flavorings, seasonings, and more.


Want to Help? You Can

1.      Tell the GFCO about companies you think should certify their products
2.      Tell  companies that you want to see certification on their products
3.      Support GIG and GFCO with your contributions and fundraising ideas
4.      Join the GFCO Team



Anna Ashworth
Gluten-Free Certification Organization
Program Administrator
www.gfco.org
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