The TEAm will
travel across 10 cities, bringing the Challenge to life and encouraging
Americans to drink three servings of tea everyday and bike three times a week
as a simple way to lead a healthier lifestyle.S., ranging from world
class competitors to regional teams and local educators," said PowerBar Sports
Marketing Manager Natalie Ferguson.

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NEW YORK, LIPTON Tea takes its commitment to
health and vitality to a new level with the addition of top-ranked cyclist
Kristin Armstrong to the 2006 TEAm LIPTON women's pro cycling and triathlon
team.S. For more
information on the LIPTON Live Well Challenge and the healthy benefits of
Lipton Tea, visit http://www.
2006 will mark the nineteenth year for the company's annual athletic
sponsorship program, which identifies and partners with more than 5,000
PowerBar brand ambassadors each year across the U.

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"There is no better, more accomplished and vibrant team of athletes to
represent the LIPTON brand," says Patricia Zenobi, Unilever Marketing
Director, LIPTON US. The TEAm will compete in USA
Cycling national road and track events and Ironman and international triathlon
events, capping the season with the U. "We are extremely grateful to LIPTON, a
committed brand that will help grow the sport and provide great opportunities
for athletes. Backed by decades of sports nutrition experience, PowerBar's
product line includes a full spectrum of great-tasting food and beverage
options developed to meet the nutrition and energy needs of everyone from
athletes to individuals seeking healthy food choices.

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TEAm Lipton is managed by Velocity Sports Management and focuses on
nurturing elite-level U.
"I'm looking forward to bringing my experience and knowledge to this group
of exemplary athletes," said Liese.

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C.J.teamlipton. PowerBar proudly fuels
world-class athletes including Lance Armstrong and Michael Phelps, and
sponsors premier organizations and events including the Susan G. Komen Breast
Cancer Foundation; The Leukemia + Lymphoma Society's Team In Training; Ironman
North America Triathlons; and the Chicago, Boston and ING New York City
Marathons.

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National time trial
champion
* Laura VanGilder, Cresco, Penn .: Ironman World Championship
top finisher in 2004 and 2005
* Bodil Arlander, San Francisco , Calif.

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About Unilever
Unilever (NYSE: UL, UN), one of the world's largest consumer products
companies, aims to add vitality to life by meeting everyday needs for
nutrition, hygiene and personal care. Individual and team sport athletes, coaches, nutritionists, trainers
and health and fitness influencers across all disciplines and competitive
levels are invited to visit http: //www.powerbar.
The 2005 PowerBar Team Elite roster includes thousands of sponsored
athletes and instructors from more than twenty athletic disciplines, including
baseball, football, soccer , track and field, cycling, triathlon, golf,
surfing, skiing/snowboarding and personal fitness training .

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In the United States these brands include recognized names such as: Axe,
"all," Ben + Jerry 's, Bertolli, Breyers, Caress, Country Crock, Degree, Dove
personal care products, Eternity by Calvin Klein, Hellmann's, Lipton, Knorr,
Popsicle, Promise, Q-Tips, Skippy, Slim-Fast, Snuggle, Suave and Vaseline. Education will continue to be a priority for the 2006-2007
Team, who will work with PowerBar to educate their communities about proper
nutrition and hydration and the supporting role of PowerBar products. Current team
members include surfer Kate Skarrat, triathlete Julie Swail, BMX racer Warwick
Stevenson and U.

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Other supporting sponsors of the team include Fuji Bicycles, Shimano ,
Biemme, Fi:z;ik Saddles, Oval Concepts, LAS helmets, Rider Sandals, CamelBak,
DeFeet, Smith Optics , Cateye, SKS, SciCon, Arundel and Clif Bars.lipton.

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Partnering with BikeTown
USA, TEAm LIPTON and the Challenge will help Americans make positive changes
in their lives by incorporating tea and exercise in their daily routines,
giving away one bike a day and LIPTON tea for over 150 days.: Ironman specialist and multiple-
time All-American
* Director Sportif: Thomas Liese, Leipzig , Germany

"We're thrilled to be managing a women's program of this caliber," said Ed
Beamon of Velocity Sports Management. "Team Elite athletes are integrated into
PowerBar product testing and company nutritional studies in an effort to keep
them and us at the forefront of sports nutrition research and consumer needs
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"Their commitment to quality performance and inspiring
Americans to live well and achieve their fitness and nutrition goals mirrors
our values completely. National and World
Championship teams:
* Kristin Armstrong, Boise, Idaho: Olympian, 2005 U.S.: Ranked in the top-10 of American
road cyclists
* Grace Fleury, Winston-Salem, N. For more
information about TEAm LIPTON, go to http://www. All
of the preceding brand names are registered trademarks of Unilever. Olympic track and field sprinters Justin Gatlin and Shawn
Crawford.

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In the multisport
category, TEAm LIPTON is represented by Rebeccah Wassner, Bo Arlander and Kiki
Rutkowski, who will compete in World Cup and Ironman events.

PowerBar Issues Open Call For 2006-2007 PowerBar Team Elite(TM) Athlete Sponsorship Program

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S. riders such as Kori Kelly Seehafer, Grace Fleury, Kristen
LaSasso, Meredith Miller and Lara Kroepsch.

The TEAm LIPTON Roster
TEAm LIPTON consists of 13 top-level athletes, with a stellar combined
resume featuring the Olympic Games and the U."
Applications for the 2006-2007 team are currently available at
http://www.

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In addition to Armstrong, the squad also features Laura
VanGilder, one of the winningest sprinters in women's cycling, and other
leading U.: An up-and-coming climbing and stage
race specialist
* Liza Rachetto, Boise, Idaho: An all-around rider competing in road and
track
* Sarah Caravella, Breiningsville, Penn. The company has a
portfolio of brands that make people feel good, look good and get more out of
life.

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: 2005 Atlanta 10K Classic champion and
fourth place at 2005 U.Y.com.com. In addition, PowerBar
Team Elite members are provided with tools to help promote themselves and
their sport within their communities. PowerBar is owned by Nestle SA.

Websites belonging to coaches and coaching services specializing in triathlon.

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unilever .com Through November 2005 -

BERKELEY, Calif.

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National time trials
* Lara Kroepsch , Boulder, Calif.: One of America's top climbing
specialists
* Meredith Miller, Auckland , New Zealand: European World Cup veteran
* Katherine Lambden, Fort Lee, N. Each day, around the world, consumers
make 150 million decisions to purchase Unilever products. - Applications Accepted at PowerBar.

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cyclists and triathletes to compete at the highest
level in world-class competition and towards selection for the 2008 Beijing
Olympic Games. The squad is completed with
Katherine Lambden, Liza Rachetto and Sarah Caravella.

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Track National Championships in
October., PowerBar announces an open call
for applications for the 2006-2007 PowerBar Team Elite(TM) athlete sponsorship
program .com/teamelite/application through
November 21, 2005 to submit their application. Whether through personal
success in competition or in serving as a dynamic and positive athletic
influencer within their community, the PowerBar Team Elite program seeks
individuals who embody the PowerBar brand through athletic achievements and
exemplary sportsmanship.com/teamelite/application and will be accepted through November
21, 2005.

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S. "I plan to create the perfect team
environment and give direction that will motivate these women to perform at
their very best. Mengoni Grand Prix and
Rochester Twilight Criterium champion
* Rebeccah Wassner, New York, N. For more information visit
http: //www.

who demonstrate and
communicate a passion and commitment to sport.
The company helps PowerBar Team Elite athletes perform at their best by
supplying PowerBar nutritional energy food products as well as PowerBar-
branded gear and apparel for training and competition.

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Lipton (R) Puts the Power to the Pedal: Kristin Armstrong Joins World-Class Women's Cycling and Triathlon Squad

National time trial champion and Olympian Armstrong will lead a roster
of elite-level cyclists and triathletes in a race schedule spanning more than
100 events in nine countries and 14 states .S."
Following on the heels of a highly successful 2005, TEAm Lipton kicks off
the 2006 season with new director sportif Thomas Liese, a former World
Champion, Olympian and Tour de France finisher with over 20 years of road and
track racing at the sport's highest level.: 2005 Colorado State Cyclocross Champion;
Two-time Collegiate National Criterium and 2005 International Women's
Criterium champion
* Kristen LaSasso, Aptos, Calif.: 2004 Pro Rookie Triathlete of the Year
and World Cup triathlete
* Kiki Rutkowski, MD, San Francisco, Calif. In exchange, these athletes represent
the spirit of PowerBar and work to educate the public about sports nutrition
and the nutritional benefits of PowerBar products. 2006-2007 PowerBar Team Elite members will be notified in February
2006.

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TEAm Ambassadors of the LIPTON Live Well Challenge
Fuelled by tea and propelled by fitness, TEAm LIPTON are role models for
Americans taking on the LIPTON Live Well Challenge.

About PowerBar
PowerBar is committed to helping enhance the health and wellness of active
individuals by providing convenient nutritional products and sound nutrition
information .

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Dedicated
to serving consumers and the communities where we live, work and play,
Unilever in the United States employs more than 15,000 people in 74 office and
manufacturing sites in 24 states and Puerto Rico - generating approximately
$10 billion in sales in 2004.

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: One of the winningest sprinters in
women's cycling
* Kori Kelly Seehafer, Louisville, Colo.S.
"The PowerBar Team Elite program is a true partnership between our company
and thousands of key sport influencers across the U.S.