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James Costas Joins Just Born as Divisional Sales Manager

Bethlehem, Pa. - July 14 , 2006 - Just Born, Inc., a leading candy manufacturer, is pleased to announce that James 'Jim' Costas will be the new Divisional Sales Manager responsible for the Midwest Region of the United States. Based in Illinois, he will report to Keith Von Zup, Director of Domestic Sales at Just Born, Inc. headquarters in Bethlehem.

Costas has more than 20 years of food and confectionery sales experience. Before coming to Just Born, Costas was Director of Sales for Consolidated Biscuit Company, based in Ohio, driving sales in 20 states. He has also worked for M&M Mars, Kraft Foods, and R.M. Palmer.

Von Zup commented, "Just Born is thrilled to welcome Jim onto our sales team. His extensive experience will be an asset to our sales division. We are introducing several new products in 2007 and have confidence that Jim will successfully communicate our enthusiasm about these offerings, facilitating the growth of our brands."

Costas has been a recipient of the prestigious Doc Reed Award from the National Candy Buyer's Association, an honor given to outstanding sales people.

Costas received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Pre-Law from Youngstown State University. He lives in Elk Grove Village, Illinois with his wife and two sons.

About Just Born, Inc.

Just Born, Inc., a privately-owned company founded in 1923 and located in Bethlehem, PA, also manufactures MARSHMALLOW PEEPS® brand candies, ZOURS® chewy sour candies, PEANUT CHEWS® candies, and TEENEE BEANEE® jelly beans. The company, which employs over 600 associates, markets its candy in over 50 countries.

For more information, please visit www.justborn.com, www.marshmallowpeeps.com, www.mikeandike.com, www.peanutchews.com or www.hottamales.com.