Atlanta - August 26, 2008 - El Bravo Tamale Co. proudly announced today that its line of organic tamales will be sold through Publix GreenWise Markets as an agreement in principal has been reached. Publix Super Markets is the largest and fastest-growing employee-owned supermarket chain in the United States. El Bravo's relationship with Publix is expected to grow throughout the Southeastern region over the next year due to the quality and growing popularity of El Bravo's organic tamales.

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Please visit us at El Bravo Tamale Co., for a list of our retail partners. Due to the speed of our growth please contact El Bravo Tamale Co. for a current up to date list of approved retail partners. Our current products include Organic Black Bean (vegan), Organic Red Chile Pork and Organic Chicken Mole Tamales All of our tamale products are USDA approved and certified organic by Quality Assurance International, Inc.; the world’s premier organic certification company.

Publix Super Markets, Inc. (commonly known as Publix) is based in Lakeland, Florida. Founded in 1930 by George W. Jenkins, it is an employee-owned, privately held corporation and was ranked No. 4 on Forbes' 2006 list of "America's Largest Private Companies." Supermarket News ranked Publix No. 8 in the 2007 "Top 75 North American Food Retailers" based on 2006 fiscal year sales. Based on 2006 revenue, Publix is the fifteenth-largest retailer in the United States. Publix's slogan is "Where Shopping is a Pleasure."

Publix and their employees excel in community involvement, volunteerism and a commitment to their market areas and beyond. Publix's commitment to diversity has contributed to their success in being a great place to work and shop.

Publix has operations in five states: Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Alabama. It employs over 144,000 people at its 936 retail locations, corporate offices, eight grocery distribution centers.

Publix GreenWise Markets is a concept the company is trying in response to the increase in the number and profitability of health food stores and increasing awareness of nutrition, and will focus on natural and organic items, similar to a Whole Foods Market. This is an expansion of a concept that already has been running for several years, as most stores already have a "GreenWise" section.

Founded in 2006 by Matt Wernecke, El Bravo's mission is to expand the world of Mexican cuisine to new audiences and give health-conscious and food-loving consumers access to great tasting organic food choices.

El Bravo Tamale Company

El Bravo Tamale Company

El Bravo Tamale Company was founded in 2006 with one goal in mind; to create the first truly authentic, yet certified organic Mexican prepared foods available in the natural, and grocery market place. El Bravo Tamale Company believes that it has a responsibility to provide its customers with a great tasting yet healthy product, which the whole family can enjoy. Because your family expects the best, we source and use only the freshest organic ingredients and spices that are available, allowing you to savor the wonderful flavors of Mexico. Our authentic Mexican food products are based on classic and traditional recipes that my wife and I created based on our travels and extensive research. Our tamales are inspired by the flavors and traditions of Central Mexico and are made with premium, organic ingredients. Whether you try the Black Bean, Chicken Mole or Red Chile Pork flavor, you will be inspired because each of El Bravo Tamale’s innovative recipes remains true to Mexico’s classic culinary heritage while providing the convenience and great taste that today’s consumer desires.

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