To: john who wrote (93555 ) 10/12/2001 1:43:54 PM From: Jim Bishop Respond to of 150070 TCGI The Classica Group Completes Design of a System to Kill Biological Bacteria, Including Anthrax Contained in Mail LAKEWOOD, NJ, Oct 12, 2001 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Classica Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: TCGI) today announced that its Classica Microwave Technologies, Inc. ("CMT") subsidiary's Chief Engineer, Guiseppe Ruozi, and his staff have completed the basic design of a system, which we believe is capable of killing biological bacteria, including anthrax in mail. "We have completed the design phase of the system, and have now moved on to prepare for the patenting of the process," stated Scott Halperin, The Classica Group's Chairman and CEO. "We are moving on a fast track to file patent documents and make the newly designed systems available for general use", he added. The Classica Group's microwave technology segment utilizes microwave-based technology to provide producers with the ability to deliver food, which satisfies today's consumers' demands for bacterial integrity, convenience in preparation, and quality. CMT's technology kills Salmonella, E-coli, Listeria, and other bacteria, including anthrax. The producers will realize significant production and packaging cost savings, which could be passed on to the consumer. The Classica Group, Inc.'s Cucina Classica Italiana subsidiary imports and produces under license Italian specialty cheeses and other premium specialty foods, including the world-renowned brands from Egidio Galbani S.p.A. Except for historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this news release are forward looking statements that involve risk and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially due to a variety of factors, including without limitation the presence of competitors with broader product lines and greater financial resources; intellectual property rights and litigation, needs of liquidity; and the other risks detailed from time to time in the company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. CONTACT: The Classica Group, Inc. Scott Halperin, Chairman & CEO 1-(800) 524-2713 URL: businesswire.com Today's News On The Net - Business Wire's full file on the Internet with Hyperlinks to your home page. Copyright (C) 2001 Business Wire. All rights reserved. -0- KEYWORD: NEW JERSEY INDUSTRY KEYWORD: FOODS/BEVERAGES SOURCE: The Classica Group *** end of story ***