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Santa Rosa, California - Amy's, the nation's top-selling brand of natural and organic convenience foods, is pleased to debut four new products for Summer 2012 – Vegetable Parmesan Bowl, Mushroom Risotto  Bowl, Black Bean Veggie Burger and Pizza Italiano. These convenient, single serve meals – two gluten-free and one vegan – all weigh in at fewer than 350 calories.

NEW Amy’s Gluten Free Vegetable Parmesan Bowl (SRP $4.89/9 oz)

A ratatouille of organic tomatoes, onions and eggplant are added to mushrooms, organic brown rice and fresh broccoli florets. With a generous sprinkling of cheeses, this gluten free Vegetable Parmesan Bowl is a delicious and modern take on a Mediterranean classic. Gluten free; 260 calories

NEW Amy’s Gluten Free Mushroom Risotto Bowl (SRP $4.89/9.5 oz) This risotto bowl captures the essence of this traditional Italian favorite. Tender Arborio rice in a creamy sauce, the rich flavor of Porcini mushrooms and fresh young green peas achieve the mouth-watering perfection of a truly fine risotto. Gluten free; 240 calories

NEW Amy’s Black Bean Veggie Burger (SRP $5.79/10 oz, 4 per box) Made from organic grains, vegetables and mushrooms, plus black beans, sweet corn and a perfect blend of chipotle, chili and other spices, this is a firm-textured, low-fat (4.5 grams) veggie burger with the smoky, spicy flavor of old Mexico; it is perfect for barbecuing or grilling. Vegan; 140 calories

NEW Amy’s Pizza Italiano (SRP $7.99/15 oz; 3 servings per container)

Made with Mozzarella, Parmesan and Fontina cheeses, plus the same tender crust and pizza sauce as many of Amy's other pizzas, this version boasts a distinctively delicious topping: mushroom and meatless sausage marinated in a unique blend of Italian spices, which gives the Italiano that authentic sausage taste – with just 5 grams of fat. 330 calories per serving

About Amy’s

Amy’s is the nation's leading source of natural and organic convenience food. The market for organic foods is among the fastest-growing grocery categories, with sales expanding at more than 10 percent annually. Now celebrating its 24^th year, Amy's is a family-owned and operated business based in Sonoma County, California. Its products are available nationally in natural foods stores, most supermarkets and select warehouse club stores, as well as internationally. Amy’s currently has production facilities in California, Oregon, and Corby, England.

Amy's uses certified organic ingredients, including vegetables, grains and fruits grown without pesticides. Fats are used sparingly and selectively; all dairy ingredients are made with pasteurized rBST hormone-free milk and do not contain animal enzymes or animal rennet. No dishes contain meat, fish, shellfish, poultry, eggs or peanuts. Amy's products are non-GMO and do not contain hydrogenated fats or oils.

For more information about Amy’s products, the company and more, visit www.amys.com. Join the lively Amy’s Facebook community at www.facebook.com/AmysGoOrganic and follow Amy’s on Twitter @Amy’s_Kitchen.

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