Organic Alliance Announces Frank Gomez as Director of Grower Relations

SALINAS, Calif., March 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Organic Alliance, Inc. (OTCQB : ORGC ), a global grower and marketer of fresh, organic and Fair Trade fruits and vegetables, today announced today Frank Gomez as the Company's Director Grower Relations to expand management depth and accommodate new growth opportunities.

"We are privileged to have such a wealth of experience and expertise to augment our current team," said Parker Booth, CEO of Organic Alliance, Inc. "I am pleased to welcome Frank on behalf of Organic Alliance, Inc and I am certain he will contribute significantly towards the Company executing on its growth strategy to enhance our revenue growth through the building of our organic supply chain through the qualification of additional grower partners and additional product lines, as well as managing our company-owned growing operations. Frank's role will also focus on the managing of our warehousing and inspection operations to ensure product is moved efficiently and safely."

Frank Gomez has extensive supply chain experience with two multi-billion dollar companies in both grower development and management.  Mr. Gomez also comes to the company with more than 20 year industry experience in Category Management expertise developed over 11 years with Performance Food Group and US Foods.  In addition, he brings an extensive grower relations background, most recently with Tomato Management Group, Houston, Texas.  Frank Gomez is also a US Army veteran

"I am honored to serve as the Director of Grower Relations of Organic Alliance, Inc.," said Gomez. "I look forward to continuing to work closely with the board and the leadership team to successfully execute our growth strategy."

About Organic Alliance
Organic Alliance, Inc. is a global grower and marketer of organic, Fair Trade and conventional fresh food products. By establishing collaborative relationships with key growers, Organic Alliance has built a vertically integrated supply chain through an alliance of growers that enables it to support its customers with an increasing variety of certified sustainable products, sensible pricing, steady supply and inspiring multi-media stories from our many producing communities. For more information, visit: www.organicallianceinc.com.

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Contact:

Investors
Tony Schor
Investor Awareness, Inc.
7847.945.2222 ext.221
[email protected]

Company
Parker Booth
President & Chief Executive Officer
831.240.0295

www.organicallianceinc.com

SOURCE Organic Alliance, Inc.