Chicago, July 6, 2005 - Duff & Phelps, LLC, a leading investment banking and financial advisory company, is pleased to announce that Rothschild Berry Farm Inc. has been acquired by Strength Capital Partners, LLC. Duff & Phelps was the exclusive financial advisor to Rothschild Berry Farm in connection with the transaction, the financial terms of which have not been disclosed.

Rothschild Berry Farm, located in Urbana, Ohio, is a leading manufacturer, marketer and distributor of a wide variety of branded, specialty food products. The company manufactures a complete line of award-winning premium food products under the Robert Rothschild Farm trademark.

Strength Capital Partners, based in Birmingham, Mich., is a private equity firm that specializes in acquiring or providing late-stage growth capital to middle economy businesses located throughout the Midwest.

Duff & Phelps is a national investment banking and financial advisory firm headquartered in Chicago, Ill., that focuses on providing merger and acquisition, private placement, valuation, financial opinion and restructuring services to middle-market companies. Since 1932, Duff & Phelps has been committed to delivering independent advice and service of exceptional quality to a broad range of public and private companies. More information on Duff & Phelps can be found at www.duffllc.com.

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Dave Althoff
Managing Director
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