EUROPOMELLA SpA Since 1929

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1 EUROPOMELLA SpA Since 1929 Company Profile

2 A long history of tradition and innovation making cheese in the rural heart of Italy Europomella has been making cheese using traditional methods for over eighty years. Together with its accumulated know-how it has developed a research team ready to use innovative techniques to high quality traditional products. Our desire in blending traditional processes with innovative methods has helped us to establish a high level of international certification and boasts customers in all parts of the world.

3 THE COMPANY IN BRIEF Name: Location: Date founded: Area: Staff: Company Turnover: Products: Europomella S.p.A. Italy Latium Region, Ferentino December 2003 Europomella s parent company Pomella was founded in sqm (39000 Sq ft) 50 Employees (including 8 employees for each shift) 9,600,000 (for fiscal year 2011) 10,300,000 (for fiscal year 2012) 13,500,000 (estimate for fiscal year 2013) Production and Sale of fresh and IQF cheeses

4 HISTORY The history of the Pomella family in cheesemaking began in 1929 in the heart of the Italian region known as "Ciociaria", a rich and fertile area around and including the province of Frosinone. The first family dairy plant used precious water buffalo milk which, together with the hands of the experienced "Cheese-Masters" began producing "unique" Mozzarella di Bufala DOP using the traditional methods used by generations of cheese makers. These methods are still used today when making both Mozzarella and other traditional fresh Italian cheese. Europomella S.p.A. was founded in December 2003 by the International Investment Financial Group Investor J.S.C. of Kharkov with the aim of acquiring the Production and trading Branch of the family owned Pomella S.p.A.. The President of the Board of Directors is Gennady Gayevoy and the Managing Director is Ashot Amiryan, who manages the company with the support of the former management team and Mr. Gerardo Cinque who manages the International Division. The modern production plant covers in excess of 3,630m 2 near the town of Ferentino, Frosinone.

5 CERTIFICATIONS & QUALITY CONTROL Europomella fully complies with the following International Standards and is certified: British Retail Council Highest level International Food Standard Highest level Europomella s Mozzarella di Bufala site and process is the only that has been audited and approved by the Joint Commission of FDA and the Italian Ministry of Health Japanese Ministry of Health Mozzarella di Bufala PDO checks by CSQA (Italian Ministry of Political Agriculture regarding the PDO status) Protected Designation of Origin status (checked by CSQA) International Halal Authority Current Pending Certifications: Kosher

6 PRODUCTS Traditional Methods Authentic taste and quality from an established heritage Innovative Techniques Product uniformity Regular high quality health and safety controls Facility and machinery development Product research & development A Fusion of Tradition and Innovation that offers the following range of products: Mozzarella di Bufala (fresh & IQF) Fiordilatte - mozzarella made with cow s milk (fresh & IQF) Mascarpone (fresh, long-life fresh & IQF) RIcotta di Bufala (fresh & IQF) Ricotta (fresh & IQF) Italian Blue Cheese - dolce/piccante (IQF) Italian Hard Cheese (Grana, Parmiggiano, Parmesan, etc. IQF)

7 IQF TECHNOLOGY Individual Quick Frozen is a freezing technique that maintains both the taste and texture of food products by exposing them to very low temperatures for just a few moments. This prevents the grouping of water molecules and the breakage of their cellular structure which causes the expansion that occurs when using more traditional methods, thereby preventing the deterioration in taste that usually follows freezing. SHELF-LIFE A product that has been frozen using the IQF technique can be stored for up to 12 months, eliminating the need to monitor expiry dates. SAVING TIME AND MONEY Europomella cheeses are ready for use in that each product is available pre-cut into different formats, from large blocks to fine slices. DEFROSTING PERIOD Due to the small dimensions of each individual product, the defrosting process is completed within 1-2 hours at room temperature. EUROPOMELLA is committed to entering new international markets, offering the very best of frozen Italian foodstuffs. A highly advanced freezing technique allows fresh cheeses such as mozzarella and ricotta to be consumed at any moment in any place as if it were made the same day! ZERO WASTE Due to the simple system of small portions, the exact amount required can be defrosted and consumed whilst conserving absolute freshness, ensuring minimal product loss. BETTER COST CONTROL Each product is individually frozen, meaning that costs can be contained down to each single serving. FRESHNESS Each Europomella cheese that has been frozen using the IQF method preserves its original quality in terms of taste, texture and appearance. The technique also eliminates the need of draining the water which is normally produced with more traditional processes.

8 MOZZARELLA DI BUFALA / FIOR DI LATTE Fresh Mozzarella di Bufala Campana PDO (100g, 125g, 250g) Mozzarella Fiordilatte (Cow s Milk) (100g, 125g, 250g) Burrata (100g, 125g, 250g) Pearls (10-50g pieces in g cups) Ideal for: salads and cold dishes IQF Pearls (1g, 2g, 5g, 10g, 20g) Ideal for: salads, cold dishes, baked products Logs (400g, 1000g) Ideal for: pizza, baked products, hot dishes Sticks (0.8g, 8g) Ideal for: pizza, baked products, deep-fried, coated in breadcrumbs, stuffing Medallions/Slices (10g, 18g, 25g) Ideal for: pizza, salads (especially caprese), baked products Diced/Shredded/Julienne Ideal for: pizza, baked products, hot dishes Fiordilatte (Cow s Milk) (100g, 125g, 250g) Ideal for: eating as they are once defrosted! Buffalo Mozzarella (100g, 125g, 250g) Ideal for: eating as they are once defrosted! Burrata (100g, 125g, 250g) Ideal for: eating as they are once defrosted!

9 MASCARPONE Fresh IQF Mascarpone (250g, 500g) Ideal for: tiramisu, desserts, cakes, pasta dishes Mascarpone (crumble in 1kg bags) Ideal for: tiramisu, desserts, cakes, pasta dishes Also available - Mascarpone Light Long-Life Mascarpone NEW! Shelf-life of at least 180 days No need for freezer storage (IQF: -18 C) Can be shipped via sea, lowering transport costs Product versatility: can be used as is or whipped Packaging eliminates potential foreign body contamination Recyclable packaging (Tetra) that can be crushed to reduce waste disposal volume Zero waste (product pours from carton) Uses high-quality milk from Grana Padano Brik (cuboid) format means that shipping volume is maximized

10 OTHER IQF PRODUCTS IQF Italian Blue Cheese Dolce (crumble in 1kg bags) Ideal for: pizza, stuffing, pasta dishes, baked products The milder alternative to Gorgonzola IQF Italian Blue Cheese Piccante (crumble in 1kg bags) Ideal for: pizza, stuffing, pasta dishes, baked products The spicy, tangy alternative to Gorgonzola IQF Buffalo Ricotta (crumble in 1kg bags) Ideal for: desserts, cakes, pasta dishes, stuffing (ravioli, tortellini, etc.) IQF Padamix (grated in 1kg bags) Ideal for: toppings for pasta, pizza, etc. IQF Cow s Milk Ricotta (crumble in 1kg bags) Ideal for: desserts, cakes, pasta dishes, stuffing (ravioli, tortellini, etc.)

11 EUROPOMELLA SpA Since 1929 ITALIAN PRE-PREPARED FROZEN APPETIZERS Together with its partners, Europomella has developed a range of frozen appetizers, vegetables and finger food that have long been part of the traditional Italian cuisine. As always Europomella has brought its desire in blending traditional processes with innovative methods to establish a high level of products that are shipped to all parts of the world.

12 FRIED APPETIZERS Small Breaded Mozzarella (1kg bag) Small mozzarella balls coated in breadcrumbs with a pinch of salt Mozzarella in Carrozza (1kg bag) Fried bread filled with mozzarella and anchovies Peticrok (1kg bag) Mozzarella, potato and italian seasoning coated in breadcrumbs Zucchini Blossoms in Batter with Mozzarella (1kg bag) Fresh zucchini blossoms fried in batter with mozzarella and a choice of either ham or anchovies

13 FRIED APPETIZERS Supplì - Rice Balls with Mozzarella (1kg bag) Rice balls stuffed with mozzarella and coated in breadcrumbs with a pinch of salt Battered Artichokes (1kg bag) Artichokes fried in batter with or without mozzarella Olives All Ascolana (1kg bag) Stoneless green olives stuffed with beef, pork, mortadella and covered with breadcrumbs Battered Peppers (1kg bag) Fresh peppers fried in batter

14 TRACEABILITY Europomella has developed a system which identifies and traces product lots which is also applied to all raw materials (including packaging materials and processing aids), all processing stages and the shipment of the finished product to the final customer The traceability policy is currently tested every six months during internal audits and an archive is maintained The approvals procedure for suppliers includes criteria for initial acceptance and on-going approval checks based on risk assessment. This procedure includes raw materials, packaging and services Milk suppliers are required to sign an annual specification contract which is then approved by the Consortium of Buffalo Milk Other raw material suppliers considered critical such as rennet, starter, salt and food contact packaging are assessed using a food safety questionnaire which is evaluated and approved by Europomella The company procedures detail an emergency procedure for minimum acceptable requirements Europomella tests its traceability system to ensure as to its efficiency in determining the process from raw materials to finished product and includes quantity checks and mass balance. This occurs at a predetermined frequency and the results are archived for future inspections The company is certified by the Consortium of Buffalo Milk and segregation and scheduling procedures are put in place to maintain the preservation of identity. Each batch of finished product is checked for presence of sheep and cow s milk. Incoming milk is always checked for authenticity.

15 PRIVATE LABEL Europomella s extensive attributes that have seen it successfully marry traditionally high quality Italian cheeses with a modern and innovative production process make it the ideal partner for projects that require special customizations. Many projects have been successfully implemented from simple packaging design through to specially studied products adapted for specific uses and processes. NOTE: The brands above are just a random selection of the many customers that Europomella have the pleasure in supplying

16 Europomella International Division