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company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October
30, 2004, which can be accessed at www.

The South Beach Diet

The South Beach Diet is a weight-loss plan that encourages people to eat a
variety of foods, such as lean sources of protein, reduced fat cheeses and
dairy products, whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and right fats like
olive and canola oil.

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Kraft Also Adds New Flavors to South Beach Diet Line

New Asian-inspired flavors of frozen entrees and a refrigerated sandwich
wrap are joining the Kraft South Beach Diet line.


-- Asian-Inspired Frozen Entrees - Authentic Asian sauces combine with
lean meats and crisp vegetables, served with wholesome noodles or rice .
-- Meal Replacement Bars - Two indulgent new flavors of the nutrient-rich
on-the-go bars include Caramel Peanut Crisp and Vanilla Crme.com .

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For more information, visit www."

Free South Beach Diet Magazine with Purchase

In addition to the foods, this January a new Kraft South Beach Diet
mini-magazine will feature delicious recipes, easy tips for choosing
convenient, great -tasting products, staying active and the latest news
about The South Beach Diet.

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is a leading manufacturer and distributor of
a wide array of foodservice items. Flavors include Balsamic
Vinaigrette , Ranch and Italian. It
was #1 on the New York Times Bestseller list for 38 weeks.

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of Bremen, Ga . The company manufactures food
products including salt and pepper packets, ketchup, mustard, sauces
and salad dressings, creamers, sugar packets as well as jellies,
desserts, and drink mixes. The company manufactures food
products including salt and pepper packets, ketchup, mustard, sauces
and salad dressings, creamers, sugar packets as well as jellies,
desserts, and drink mixes. Also new on the shelves
is a line of salad dressings and two new varieties of meal replacement
bars.
-- Asian-Inspired Refrigerated Wrap Sandwich Kit - Joining the lunchtime
convenience of ready -to-assemble sandwich wraps, Sesame Chicken Wraps pair
Asian dressing and crispy whole wheat noodles with lean chicken.southbeachdiet.

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For each of the past five years, Hormel Foods has been
named one of "The 400 Best Big Companies in America" by Forbes
magazine.

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Hormel Foods Acquires Mark-Lynn Foods Inc.; Acquisition Accretive Expands Hormel Foods Presence in Foodservice

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Breakfast on the Beach

In 2006, Kraft is expanding its South Beach Diet line of popular
convenience foods with several new nutritious eating options, including new
hot breakfast choices in four varieties , perfect for starting the day
right. All products will be available nationwide beginning in January .com . The survey was conducted online with a random
sample of 1,961 women ages 25 to 55 across the country who are members of
the CyberPulse Advisory Panel.

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hormel. Each
fiber-rich tortilla is packed with real egg whites, reduced-fat cheese,
meats and is microwaveable in just two minutes.

The South Beach Diet brand continues to help consumers select products that
fit with their specific diet and taste needs through 'South Beach Diet
Recommended' buttons, found on Kraft products ranging from Planters nuts to
Boca Burgers.

Kraft Food's Commitment to Health & Wellness

Kraft has been a leader in marketing products that help people eat and live
better, offering a range of nutritious alternatives like fat-free and
sugar-free products, as well as those that leverage emerging health and
wellness trends.

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, for approximately $42. consumer food dollars being spent
outside of the home, our acquisition of Mark-Lynn Foods further
strengthens the foodservice-focused capabilities within the Specialty
Foods Business Segment.D and creator of The South Beach Diet. For more information , visit www.

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01 accretive to the 2005 earnings per share.

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The company anticipates sales of about $50 million, and expects the
deal to be $.
Please refer to the Cautionary Statement Relevant to Forward -Looking
Statements and Information that appears on Exhibit 99.


For more information about these products as well as the South Beach Diet,
visit www.S. Dr.

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Mark-Lynn Foods was established in 1983 and is owned by Edward
Dickinson, founder and president.com

About Mark-Lynn Foods Inc.
"That's one reason why the entire line of South Beach Diet foods from Kraft
provides nutritious and delicious options to enjoy any meal of the day,
whether you're following the principles of The South Beach Diet as part of
a New Year's resolution or simply looking for a nutritious meal or snack .
Four varieties are available, each inspired by Asian menu favorites,
including: Kung Pao Chicken, Szechwan Style Pork, Garlic Sesame Beef, and
Orange Beef.

"It has been a great revelation to me that weight loss is not about low
carbs or low fat, but the right carbs and the right fats," says Arthur
Agatston, M.kraft. Arthur Agatston debuted in April of 2003 and,
to date, has more than 8.

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Johnson, chairman of the board and chief
executive officer, Hormel Foods.

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And when asked what is most important in selecting a weight-loss plan -- at
New Year's or any time of the year -- the most important consideration,
according to about nine in ten women surveyed, is a diet that lets you eat
a wide variety of favorite foods. alone.

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5 million.

PRESS RELEASE Most New Year's Dieters Drop off by February

The mini-magazines are FREE with purchase of
three participating Kraft or South Beach Diet products while supplies last.

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It will be managed by our Diamond Crystal
Brands unit," said Joel W. The company currently operates more
than 35 production lines within its 156,000-square-foot manufacturing
facility on 38 acres in Bremen. The company leverages its extensive expertise,
innovation and high competencies in pork and turkey processing and
marketing to bring quality, value-added brands to the global
marketplace.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking information based on
management's current views and assumptions.com

Agatston's newest book The South Beach Diet Cookbook, debuted at
#1 on the New York Times bestseller list, and with more than 1.5 million
copies, was the largest first printing for a cookbook in publishing
history.

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The complete line of South Beach Diet foods
includes cereal and meal replacement bars, cereal, refrigerated sandwich
wrap kits, breakfast wraps, frozen microwave pizza, cookies, crackers,
salad dressings and frozen entrees.

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Business Editors

AUSTIN, Minn.
Mark-Lynn Foods is an established manufacturer and distributor of
a wide array of foodservice items.
"With half of today's U., is a
multinational manufacturer and marketer of consumer-branded food and
meat products, many of which are among the best known and trusted in
the food industry. Another top factor, according to the
respondents (42 percent), is a diet that offers convenience products such
as frozen entrees and cereal bars.

"We know that busy lives and hectic schedules make it hard to eat right,"
said Howard Brandeisky, Vice President of South Beach Diet Foods, Kraft.

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Kraft and The South Beach Diet

Kraft's alliance with The South Beach Diet, including the nearly 40 South
Beach Diet convenience foods and the 'South Beach Diet Recommended'
products, gives consumers many choices whether they are following The South
Beach Diet or simply trying to eat right as part of their new eating plan.

About The South Beach Diet

The South Beach Diet by Dr.

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Mark-Lynn Foods Inc.

The breakfast wraps are joining the Kraft South Beach Diet food line
launched in March 2005. Now available
in paperback from St.

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Available in Denver-Style, Southwestern-Style, All American and
Vegetable Medley, these protein -rich frozen wraps make breakfast delicious,
nutritious and convenient -- great for at home or on -the-go. One thing that has been missing is the
convenience factor and now these new tools make nutritious eating even
easier. For more information, visit
www. Its
successor, The South Beach Diet Good Fats/ Good Carbs Guide has more than 3
million copies and spent 18 weeks at #1 on the Publishers Weekly Bestseller
list.

*High res images available upon request

(1) New Years Dieting Resolution Survey, conducted in November 2005 by
Kraft South Beach Diet.

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"My goal is to help
change the way America eats.

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(NYSE: KFT) New Year's diet resolutions may
start out with a lot of passion, but by early February the average dieter
gives up and returns to old eating habits , according to a new survey. Kraft's product portfolio provides a broad range of
options for consumers to choose different products for various eating
occasions.5 million copies in print in the U. Martin 's Press, with more than two million copies in
print, it continues to top national paperback bestseller lists.

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----Hormel Foods
Corporation (NYSE:HRL) today announced it has purchased privately held
Mark -Lynn Foods Inc. "Mark-Lynn Foods has a
well-established capacity to produce multiple lines of dry and wet
products, which is an excellent fit with our existing Specialty Foods
manufacturing operations ," he added. The company enjoys a strong reputation among consumers,
retail grocers, and foodservice and industrial customers for products
highly regarded for quality, taste, nutrition, convenience and value.
-- Salad Dressings - Enjoy three delicious and flavorful varieties of
dressings to suit your salad and your taste buds.southbeachdiet.

About Kraft

Kraft Foods markets many of the world's leading food brands, including
Kraft cheese, Yuban and Maxwell House coffees , Planters nuts, Triscuit
Reduced Fat crackers, Philadelphia cream cheese, Oscar Mayer meats and Post
cereals in more than 155 countries.

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About Hormel Foods Corporation

Hormel Foods Corporation , based in Austin, Minn. Actual events may differ.

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