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March 31, 2004
Sunsweet and Advanced Light Technologies Continue Joint Venture Agreement to Revolutionize Food Processing



CHICO, CALIF. (March 31, 2004)Advanced Light Technologies, LLC and Sunsweet Growers Inc. today announced that their successful joint venture agreement will continue. First signed in 2001, this agreement is for process improvements and new product and process development. This joint effort serves as the demonstration platform for Advanced Light Technologies within the food processing industry. We are delighted to be working with Sunsweet, said Brian Pierce, Founder and CEO of Advanced Light Technologies. This joint venture has allowed us to showcase the ways our technology can streamline processes, increase quality, save time, and reduce costs. Sunsweet is exploiting recent advances in energy and photonics in its pursuit of exciting new processing methods offering increased efficiency to its large-scale operations. Said Harold Schenker, CEO, Sunsweet Growers Inc., "Sunsweet is working closely with Brian Pierce and Advanced Light Technologies to deploy new sorting, processing and packaging systems, some of which deploy Advanced Lights own patented processes. We are already enjoying unique and measurable product quality improvements, which we are promoting to afford Sunsweet significant competitive advantages in our global offerings."



About Sunsweet Growers, Inc. Sunsweet Growers Inc, established in 1917, has more than 85 years of experience and heritage in producing the highest quality dried fruits. The California-based cooperative is the worldwide leader in dried plums and related products. Most recently, the product portfolio has been expanded to include a full line of dried fruit snacks all designed to fit todays need for healthy and convenient food choices. For more information visit www.sunsweet.com.



About Advanced Light Technologies, LLC Headquartered in Chico, California, Advanced Light Technologies, LLC is a privately held scientific research and development company. Advanced Light Technologies creates solutions and opportunities for businesses and institutions, using its multi-patented Applied Photo Mechanics™ technology. This remarkable breakthrough is based on established fields, such as spectroscopy, as well as new disciplines, such as biophotonics. Current and prospective markets for Applied Photo Mechanics technology include medicine and healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing, and security. Uses range from sterilizing air and medical devices, to stabilizing agricultural products, to potentially treating cancer. Additional information can be found at the company's Web site: www.ALightTech.com.



Applied Photo Mechanics is a trademark of Advanced Light Technologies, LLC. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.