Natural and Organic Foods Fuel the Taste for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and
Paralympic Winter Games

DELTA, BC, Feb. 18 /CNW/ - Vancouver 2010 is the first-ever Games to feature a distinctly organic flavour. Hain Celestial Canada, the Official Supplier of Natural and Organic Products for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games is proudly offering spectators healthy alternatives at all venue concessions. From natural salty snacks to vegetarian hot dogs and chili, Hain Celestial is pleased to provide nutritious choices for all 2010 Winter Games fans.

Hain Celestial Canada - known for popular healthy foods such as Yves Veggie Cuisine(R), Terra Chips(R), Garden of Eatin'(R), and Imagine(R) organic soups - has exclusive Official Supplier sponsorship rights in the Natural and Organic Packaged Grocery Products category for the 2010 Winter Games. Hain Celestial Canada is a subsidiary of The Hain Celestial Group, a leading natural and organic food and personal care products company in North America and Europe.

"As a Canadian company that operates in the Vancouver community, Hain Celestial Canada is proud to be involved with an iconic sport event that complements our values and brings worldwide attention to this great province and to Canada," said Beena Goldenberg, President, Hain Celestial Canada. "We are dedicated to the spirit of the Games and providing A Healthy Way of Life(TM); and are very proud to showcase healthy, sustainable living at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games through Hain Celestial Canada's natural and organic products. Having visited many concessions during my Games trip, it was with great pride that I watched the spectators make the healthy choice choosing our Terra Chips and Yves Veggie Cuisine veggie dogs while cheering on all the athletes!"

Hain Celestial Canada is experiencing great success at the venue concessions with an increased demand for Terra Chips, Yves Veggie Cuisine veggie dogs and Garden of Eatin' nacho chips. With an increased demand for nutritious, healthy alternatives it is no surprise that spectators are choosing to go natural in their food choices.

About Hain Celestial Canada

Hain Celestial Canada is a subsidiary of The Hain Celestial Group, Inc., (NASDAQ: HAIN). The Hain Celestial Group is a leading natural and organic food company in North America and Europe. Hain Celestial Canada participates in several natural food categories including brands such as Terra Chips(R), Garden of Eatin'(R), Earth's Best(R), Casbah(R), Imagine(R), Yves Veggie Cuisine(R), and Spectrum(R). For more information, visit: www.hain-celestial.ca

For further information: Hain Celestial Canada, Claire Byrne, [phone], [email protected]