LAS VEGAS March 4, 2008 -- Nutri Pharmaceuticals Research, Inc. (NPRI) announced shipment of its initial production run of enriched cocoa powder.

This is another milestone is our company’s growth,” said NPRI chairman and chief executive officer, Mr. Godfrey Yew. “Using our O2P technology, we are now able to enrich existing cocoa powder creating a more well-rounded cocoa and chocolate flavor. O2P has also enabled us to offer chocolate fortified with fiber, minerals, vitamins and other additives, offering added health and better nutrition into what many perceive as strictly a reward food.”

The company sees applications for its enriched cocoa and fortified chocolate in bakery, dairy, confectionary, nutrition bars, meal replacer and other powder drink mix products. Mr. Yew added that the pilot run shipment will be used as a flavor enhancer in various nutrition bars.

About NPRI
Nutri Pharmaceuticals Research Inc. (www.o2pus.com) provides a wide range of powdered oils pastes, gels, extracts and other liquids for functional food, food supplement; pharmaceutical; cosmetic; pet food and animal feed applications.

The company is one of a select few to be awarded the prestigious Nutrition Business Journal "Product Merit Award" for its patent-pending O2P™ Powderization process. The firm currently offers more than 50 shelf-stable powders, as well as contract tolling services.

Contact:
Mr. Godfrey Yew
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
1-702-309-8627 x201

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