August, 2001 - Harlan Bakeries receives fourth consecutive "SUPERIOR" rating from A.I.B.

Avon, Indiana- For the fifth consecutive year, Harlan Bakeries, Inc. has been audited by the American Institute of Baking (A.I.B.). For the fourth consecutive year, Harlan Bakeries received a "SUPERIOR" rating; the highest possible rating and was presented with a Certificate of Achievement by the A.I.B.

The facility and staff of Harlan Bakeries, Inc., underwent their fifth annual American Institute of Baking (A.I.B.) inspection on August 7th and 8th. The inspection takes place annually and is based on the A.I.B. Consolidated Standards for Food Safety. The A.I.B. Consolidated Standards for Food Safety was published for food processors' usage to evaluate the food safety risks and compliance levels to the criteria in the Standards. These Standards contain the criteria and rating method used to assign a numerical score (rating) to the plant. This criteria is a combination of good management principles; The Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act; Good Manufacturing Practices; U.S. Military Sanitary Standards; and the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. The facility being inspected then receives a total score.

Harlan Bakeries, Inc., established in 1991, produces Harlan Bigger Better Bagel® and Harlan Giant Gourmet Bagel® brands, private-label bagels, par baked bagels, pre-proofed frozen raw dough, frozen dough bagels and mini bagels. The 160,000+ square foot facility houses multiple production lines including a recently completed new frozen warehouse expansion of over 20,000 square feet.

For sales information, please contact Joseph E. Latouf, Executive Vice-President of Sales and Marketing at jlatouf@harlanbakeries.com