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Today's announcement
by Secretary Johanns marks the next evolution of America's Food Guidance
System into MyPyramid.

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"Flavorful styles like amber ale and IPA have
become favorites for many consumers.

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"The integration of a reference to physical activity in MyPyramid is an
important addition. today and craft
brewers constitute the majority of the largest 50 brewing companies,"
said Paul Gatza, Director of the Brewers Association.
Overall, the brands brewed by top 50 producers include well-known
American standards from Bud, Miller and Coors as well as nationally
distributed craft beers like Boston Beer Company 's Samuel Adams Boston
Lager and Sierra Nevada's Pale Ale along with regional stars like New
Belgium Brewing Co's Fat Tire, Widmer Brewing Company's Hefe-Weizen
and Harpoon Brewery's India Pale Ale .

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But -- while the Pyramid has evolved -- the need
for additional consumer education on health and nutrition remains strong.org/pr/pdf_word/top50.

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WASHINGTON, Commenting on the announcement by
Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns of the Department's revised Food Guide
Pyramid -- now called "MyPyramid " -- Cal Dooley, President and CEO of the Food
Products Association (FPA), made the following remarks:

"FPA applauds Secretary Johanns and USDA for their commitment to
furthering consumer education and nutritional awareness. For example, most
consumers should increase their intake of fruits and vegetables. "The strong growth in craft beer sales shows American
consumers' continuing interest in flavorful American beers.org/pr/pdf_word/top50., the Brewers Association (BA) is a
not-for-profit trade and educational association for craft brewers.

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Food Products Association Comments on USDA's Revised Food Guide Pyramid

From golden light lagers to silky black stouts,
the leading domestic brewers populate America's coolers with scores of
beer brands across dozens of distinct styles.
"The diverse beers crafted by America's largest producers
demonstrate the appeal that craft beer has for American beer
drinkers," said Ray Daniels, Director of Craft Beer Marketing for the
Brewers Association .S.

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Consumers
need to know that canned, frozen and dried fruits and vegetables, as well as
fruit juices and juice-containing beverages, can play an important role in
ensuring adequate fruit and vegetable intake. It is
important that the emphasis remains on positive dietary choices , to ensure
good nutrition and adequate hydration. Because of the inseparable link between physical activity
and food intake for energy balance, weight management or weight loss,
including physical activity as part of a healthful lifestyle will increase the
effectiveness of MyPyramid.doc

Located in 19 different states, the top 50 American brewing
companies of 2004 produce a wide range of beers that reflect the
diverse flavors of America's vibrant beer culture, according to the
Brewers Association .S., U.
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The top-50 also includes Rock
Bottom Restaurants Inc."
California, Oregon , Colorado, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania
collectively host nearly 500 breweries including 25 of the top 50
domestic producers according to the Brewers Association.org

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"The craft beer segment has grown steadily over the past ten
years, but in 2004 it showed its biggest increase since 1996," said
Gatza.

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"FPA and its member companies are committed to helping consumers
understand how to use the nutrition labels on food products -- in concert with
MyPyramid and the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans -- to help make food
choices that will create healthful diets and lifestyles .
"More than 1400 breweries operate in the U.S.

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nutrition labels on food products play an important role in helping consumers
to choose foods appropriate for their dietary needs."
Brewers Association figures show that craft beer sales grew 7
percent in 2004, faster than any other segment of the beverage alcohol
business, including wine, spirits and imported beer.

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More than 30 of
the top-50 brewing companies produce the traditional all-malt beer
styles that define a craft brewer., which operates 34 brewpubs .

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The Food Products Association (FPA) represents the food industry on
scientific and public policy issues involving food safety, food security,
nutrition, consumer affairs and international trade.

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"MyPyramid and USDA's interactive website will allow consumers to
personalize information related to their food choices, coupled with their
level of physical activity. For a full
list of the top 50 U.

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"Consumers need to understand how to put dietary guidance messages, such
as those contained in MyPyramid, into daily practice.

Top 50 American Breweries Reflect the Diversity of American Beer

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The same applies to consumers
availing themselves of the wide variety of whole grain options available, as
they move to include more whole grain products in their diets. (See
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