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FOREMOSTCO, INC. 8457 NORTHWEST 66 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33166

FOREMOST™ BROMELIADS

Miami, Florida—December 21 , 2007--ForemostCo® has started full production of tissue culture liners of the Exotic Plant bromeliad program at our Phoenix Foliage facility in Winter Garden, Florida. David Kirwan , General Manager, is heading up the project.

David Kirwan says, "We are very excited about the opportunity to partner with the owners of Exotic Plant, Luc Pieters and Caroline De Meyer , to supply their excellent bromeliad varieties to the North American market. Exotic Plant is well known world-wide for being innovative, and their superior breeding of new varieties of bromeliads. Every year Exotic Plant is able to introduce stunning new varieties of high end Guzmania and Vriesea which give growers the opportunity to offer an exclusive mix of plants to their customers.

Luc Pieters says, "We have wanted for some time to find a top quality producer to partner with in the North American market and have found that in David Kirwan and ForemostCo®. Their goal of "consistent quality, exceptional service" is what we also strive for in our own business. We were looking for some time to find someone who could elevate our US business and we did know David as one of the best growers in the industry, and he did impress us with his knowledge of the market and the production of Bromeliads. We don't have any doubt that he will succeed in fulfilling our customers' expectations, as well as our own."

  "Exotic Plant was founded in 1909 and in the decades since has specialized in bromeliads. Key to our success was and is the R&D department where we continuously were making new crosses of F1 hybrids which did lead to the introduction of stunning varieties that now form the basis of many growers' assortments. When Luc Pieters and Caroline De Meyer took over the family business they expanded the company internationally, and at present, they have greenhouses and laboratories in Europe (Belgium) and Asia (China). The latest step to continue improving service to US customers is our cooperation with David Kirwan and ForemosCo®."

In its 20 years of operation, ForemostCo ® has become the largest importer of live plants to the U.S., accounting for more than 20% of all plants brought into the Country. Working in partnership with its customers and growers throughout the globe, ForemostCo ® , Inc. caters to the need for consistent quality, new product development, exceptional service, on-time delivery, competitive pricing and ethical sourcing.

In its effort to bring together the best plant varieties, production techniques, demanding quality standards, and delivery options, ForemostCo ® is building a global network of innovative, cutting-edge floricultural product supplies, always pursuing its objective of creating value for its customers. For details on the range of ForemostCo's products and services please visit us at www.foremostco.com .

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CONTACTS:

George Skinner, National Sales Manager / 1.800.421.8986 x 258, george@foremostco.com

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