SAN DIEGO, CA - George Chamberlin, host of the popular show “Money Matters” on KNSD-TV, discussed the successful operations and growth of Circle Foods, San Diego’s leading manufacturer of frozen and refrigerated ethnic delicacies, set to air on Saturday, August 1^st at 5:00 p.m.

“Money Matters” delves into the inner workings of San Diego’s most compelling, innovative and inspirational businesses that not only positively impact markets throughout the United States and globally, but locally as well. Chamberlin’s interviews with those business leaders are refreshing and insightful as he elicits not only facts but the very real human side of growing a successful enterprise. KNSD-TV is the NBC affiliate for the San Diego market where it is broadcast on Channel 7.

The segment interview with Eric Brenk, President and COO of Circle Foods, focuses on Circle Foods’ brand new, technologically sophisticated 160,000-square-foot facility that employs 368 workers, making it one of the largest employers in Otay Mesa. The company has grown from a neighborhood tortilla supplier into a major developer, manufacturer and marketer that sells convenience meals to such major retailers as Costco, Whole Foods Market, Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club, and Trader Joe’s. How Circle Foods accomplished this swift expansion into the marketplace will be detailed on the “Money Matters” segment.

Circle Foods crafts several boutique lines of family-friendly ethnic fare including its famous Tortillaland® uncooked tortillas, Nuevo Grille® Mexican dishes, Rotiland healthy and exotic Indian roti bread, and the more elegant La Terra Fina^TM brand with favorites such as all-natural, 100% egg white quiche.

“Working with local popular media such as KNSD-TV and host George Chamberlin is a powerful way to open our doors, so to speak, to our community and show how and why we do what we love to do,” says Brenk. “Such stories instill a higher level of trust in our company and our products — as well as excitement about trying them — and we intend to continue to build on that.”

About Circle Foods, LLC

Fulfilling the mission of “bringing great tastes to the table,” Circle Foods is one of the nation’s first companies to commercialize the now-popular uncooked tortilla category. In its new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, Circle Foods crafts a portfolio of restaurant-style fresh, refrigerated and frozen foods based on flavors from cultures around the world: La Terra Fina®, Tortilla Land®, Roti Land® and Nuevo Grille®.

June 22, 2009 - SAN DIEGO. - Circle Foods, the pioneering tortilla and ethnic food company owned by Stephen Bronfman of the Seagram lineage, today christened its new state-of-the-art production facility in Otay Mesa, located in San Diego County. Already one of the largest tortilla suppliers in San Diego County, Circle Foods now is doubling its production capacity with the new building.

To commemorate the occasion, Circle Foods and Murphy Development Company, developer of the Siempre Viva Business Park where the new building is located, are hosting a grand opening event today. On hand to officially cut the ribbon and address employees and invited guests will be Stephen R. Bronfman, President and CEO of Claridge Inc. - the parent company of Circle Foods - in addition to San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders and City Council President Ben Hueso.

“This new facility is the cornerstone for our continued growth, giving us the increased size and the latest, most innovative equipment to drive all parts of our business forward, from new recipe development to production, packaging and warehousing capabilities,” said Eric Brenk, General Manager and Chief Operating Officer at Circle Foods. “This is great news for Circle Foods and for San Diego, as it leads to the type of job creation that is crucial for the Southern California regional economy.”

Circle Foods has a number of positions open and expects to increase its staff by between 30-50 positions this calendar year.

The company’s brand portfolio of fresh, refrigerated and frozen foods includes La Terra Fina®, Tortilla Land®, Roti Land® and Nuevo Grille®. The products are available in leading grocery and club stores nationwide, including Costco, Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s.

The newest products in the family were introduced under the Nuevo Grille brand in March 2009 and are seeing strong growth in retail, expanding eastward from the western and southern parts of the country. The trio of new authentic Mexican foods from Nuevo Grille include:

• Grilled Mini Chicken Soft Tacos
  • Fire-grilled white meat chicken, Monterey Jack cheese and savory roasted bell peppers on our own, fresh-made flour tortillas. Made with all natural ingredients and no trans fats.
• Grilled Four Cheese Quesadillas
  • Our own fresh-made flour tortillas stuffed with four favorite Mexican cheeses: Monterey Jack, Oaxaca, Menonita and Quesadilla cheese.
  • Contain no trans fats.
• Grilled Carne Asada Quesadillas
  • Juicy, marinated steak topped with melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, salsa and roasted onions on our own, fresh-made flour tortillas.
  • Contain no trans fats.

About the New Facility

The new facility offers 132,000 square feet of manufacturing and warehouse space that is capable of producing fresh, refrigerated and frozen foods. An additional 27,000 square feet of office space houses the company’s headquarter operations.

The building is fully compliant with all FDA and USDA food manufacturing safety standards. It also was designed with many environmental conservation features, including energy efficient refrigeration and electrical utilities and its own water treatment facilities.

About Circle Foods

Circle Foods has grown from a neighborhood Mexican tortilla company to a national specialty food manufacturer selling products through leading retailers including Costco, Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s. The first company to commercialize the now-popular uncooked tortilla category, Circle Foods today makes a portfolio of restaurant-style fresh, refrigerated and frozen foods based on flavors from cultures around the world. The Circle Foods brand portfolio includes La Terra Fina®, Tortilla Land®, Roti Land® and Nuevo Grille®.