Goya to Host Food Collection for Philabundance at Philadelphia Phillies "Goya Latino Family Celebration" on Sept. 7

Largest Hispanic-owned food company to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Philadelphia Phillies

08/22/2007 - Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic-owned food company in the United States, has announced that it will be the title sponsor of the Phillies "Goya Latino Family Celebration" on Friday, Sept. 7, at Citizens Bank Park. The festive event - which pays tribute to Hispanic Heritage Month with various musical performances, foods with Latin flavor, and a special ticket discount - will take place before and during the 7:05 p.m. Philadelphia Phillies - Florida Marlins game. This is the sixth year the Philadelphia Phillies will host the celebration.

As part of the sponsorship, Goya will host a food collection for Philabundance, the Philadelphia region's food rescue organization. Fans attending the game that evening are asked to donate a Goya Food item at the Left Field, First Base or Third Base Gate. In turn, Goya will match each food donation. Goya has pledged that it will give a minimum of 5,000 pounds of food to Philabundance.

GOYA LATINO FAMILY CELEBRATION HIGHLIGHTS:
The celebration begins on the field at 6:30 p.m. with highlights including:
• Music and dancing by Bachata favorite Toby Love and the phenomenal Fuego Dance Company.
• Tribute of 21 flags of Latino countries presented by Concilio and the Fuego Dance Company.
• The presentation of the Phillies 2007 Latino Legend award to Larry Rojas.
• Robert Unanue, President of Goya Foods, Inc., will throw out the first ceremonial pitch.
• Performances by the K Company Dance team with the Phillie Phanatic during the fifth and seventh innings
• Food with Latin flavor will be available at concession stands, including Goya food products.
• PLUS...Entertainment at entrance gates: Fans will be greeted with entertainment celebrating the Latino culture: First Base Gate - Salsa & Cha-Cha Band; Third Base Gate - Bomba Band; Left Field Gate & Right Field Gate - Salsa Couples.

SPECIAL TICKET DISCOUNT: To help honor the Latino community, the event features a $7 ticket discount on $15-$27.50 regularly-priced tickets purchased online. To take advantage of the special ticket offer, enter the promotion code SALSA. F

or more info or to purchase tickets go to http://philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com/phi/ticketing/latino_night.jsp

ABOUT GOYA: Founded in 1936, Goya Foods, Inc. is not only America's largest Hispanic-owned food company, but has established itself as the leader in Latin American food and condiments. Goya manufactures, packages and distributes over 1,500 high-quality food products from the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America. Goya products have their roots in the culinary traditions of Hispanic communities around the world; their combination of authentic ingredients, robust seasonings and convenient preparation make them ideal for every taste and every table.

For more information on Goya Foods, please visit www.goya.com

Source: MLB