BRATTLEBORO, VT. - June 3, 2008 - New Chapter, the leading producer of organic, whole-food complexed vitamins and supplements, is honored to accept the Green Patriot(TM) Green 100(TM) Award presented by Freedom Press. The award honors New Chapter for its achievements and ongoing commitment to corporate environmental responsibility. Green Patriot's Green 100 Awards, presented each month to companies demonstrating outstanding achievements in reducing their environmental impact, exhibits New Chapter's devotion to nurturing, protecting and sustaining the environment while delivering the wisdom of nature and promoting optimal health.

"Green Patriotism is a comprehensive approach to building a safe and secure America based on sound environmental policies," said David Steinman, publisher and editor of the Freedom Press and Green Patriot. "New Chapter has consistently demonstrated its environmental leadership and shown how companies that recognize their role as Green Patriots can be extraordinarily successful financially."

Embracing the challenge to grow and manufacture both profitably and sustainably, New Chapter strives to incorporate eco measures into every aspect of operations and product development, including production, packaging, transportation, chemical and waste management, office procurement and energy. Recent, notable, eco-friendly achievements include a new Web site running entirely on solar power and new shipping boxes made from 100 percent PCR corrugated cardboard within a closed loop system.

"At New Chapter, we continue to believe our products and business practices can support not only our own well-being, but all of life on our plant," said Tom Newmark, CEO of New Chapter. "Reducing our own impact on the environment through our business, partnerships and philanthropy is an important way to support a legacy of sustainability, and we are delighted to be recognized for our ongoing efforts."

In addition to New Chapter's dedication to responsible production and manufacturing policies, the company’s 200-acre organic, biodynamic farm in Costa Rica is a living example of New Chapter’s commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable farming in the rain forest. Active engagement in local community involvement and alliances focused on positive change, including a partnership with the Whole Planet Foundation and support of the Children's Eternal Rainforest, are enduring priorities and dynamic extensions of the company's sustainability ethic.

About New Chapter

Located in Brattleboro, Vermont, New Chapter is the supplement industry's first certified organic manufacturer producing vitamins and minerals made with organic ingredients. Founded in 1982, the company currently formulates 96 distinct formulas - across probiotic nutrients, herbal therapeutics, active organic mushrooms, green super foods, as well as tonics and topicals - sold to approximately 4,000 natural health food stores and supplement shops, including Whole Foods and Vitamin Shoppe. In addition to natural health products, New Chapter is committed to supporting and protecting the environment, and the company's Costa Rican farm, Luna Nueva, is a world model for organic sustainable agriculture in the rain forest. For more information on New Chapter, visit www.newchapter.com.

New Chapter

New Chapter

Located in Brattleboro, Vermont, New Chapter is the supplement industry's first certified organic manufacturer producing vitamins and minerals made with organic ingredients. Founded in 1982, the company currently formulates 93 distinct formulas - across probiotic nutrients, herbal therapeutics, active organic mushrooms, green superfoods, as well as tonics and topicals - sold to approximately 3,000 natural health food stores and supplement shops, including Whole Foods and Vitamin Shoppe. In addition to natural health products, New Chapter is committed to supporting and protecting the environment, and the company’s Costa Rican farm, Luna Nueva, is a world model for organic sustainable agriculture in the rain forest. For more information on New Chapter, visit www.newchapter.com.

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