177 BROAD STREET MURTHA CULLINA LLP STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT 06901 A T T O R N E Y S A T L A W TELEPHONE (203) 653-5400 FACSIMILE (203) 653-5444 www.murthalaw.com FOR MORE INFORMATION FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: TIFFANY A. TRACY MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER (860) 240-6156 MURTHA CULLINA LLP REPRESENTS EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS INTERNATIONAL INC. IN CONNECTION WITH ISLAMIC WORKING CAPITAL FACILITY STAMFORD, CONN. (April 16, 2008)…The law firm of Murtha Cullina LLP today announced that it has represented Edible Arrangements International Inc., a Connecticut corporation, in connection with an Islamic working capital facility provided by Bank of London and The Middle East. Midhat H. Syed (Co-Chair of Murtha’s Islamic Finance practice) and Umar F. Moghul led the transaction. In addition, attorneys Robert V. Giunta (Co-Chair of Murtha’s Islamic Finance practice) and Paul G. Hughes provided invaluable assistance. Syed commented, “We are pleased to again have been part of the growing trend of Islamic financing in the U.S. Edible Arrangements is yet another example of the many successful, innovative businesses in America that increasingly demand Islamic financing.” Tariq Farid, President of Edible Arrangements commented, “Murtha’s experience with financing transactions coupled with their comfort with Islamic concepts and familiarity with the Islamic finance market created efficiencies and ensured a smooth process.” About Edible Arrangements International Inc. Edible Arrangements® specializes in creating delicious fruit designs filled with fresh strawberries, pineapple, grapes, oranges, cantaloupe, honeydew, bananas and pears. The Edible Arrangements® concept was launched in East Haven, CT in 1999 and is currently growing internationally, with stores throughout United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, United Kingdom and U.A.E. About Bank of London and The Middle East Bank of London and The Middle East plc (“BLME”) is a Sharia’a compliant wholesale bank based in the City of London, authorised and regulated by the FSA. BLME is founded and BOSTON HARTFORD NEW HAVEN STAMFORD WOBURN managed by a high quality team bringing together a combination of highly experienced international financiers and leading experts in Islamic finance. About Murtha Cullina LLP With 130 attorneys in five offices, Murtha Cullina offers a full range of legal services. From our base in New England, we serve the local, regional, national and international needs of our clients. Our practice encompasses litigation and transactional representation of businesses, governmental units, non-profit organizations and individuals. Core practice areas include commercial finance and lending, corporate, private equity and venture capital, mergers and acquisitions, energy, telecommunications, health care, environmental and land use, bankruptcy and creditors rights, business immigration, insurance coverage for policyholders, labor and employment, litigation, municipal law, public finance, real estate and trusts and estates. Murtha Cullina is the exclusive member firm for Connecticut of Lex Mundi, the world’s leading association of independent law firms. Murtha Cullina is also a member of State Law Resources. #### -2- 1013107v1 .