RED BANK, NJ, Oct 13, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) — Cono Italiano, Inc. /quotes/comstock/11k!cnoz (CNOZ 0.10, -0.01, -5.00%) the exclusive license holder for the North American Distribution and Manufacturing rights of “Pizza Cono”, a one-of-a kind, cone-shaped pizza, has been named as one of the “Top 10 Most Unusual State Fair Foods” by Delish.com. It was at the Indiana State Fair where Cono Italiano’s delicious and nutritious pizza cone was discovered. Here’s what Delish.com had to say:

“This tidy, highly portable riff on the pizza slice consists of a cone-shaped pizza crust filled with cheese, pepperoni, sausage, and Red Gold(R) tomato sauce, all baked in an oven. And just like an ice cream cone, the cheesy treat comes wrapped in its own paper sleeve for on-the-go handheld ease.”

In related news, Cono Italiano’s pizza cone craze recently caught on with the readers of USA Today in an article titled, “Have You Ever Had a Pizza Cone?”

“The growing attention and enthusiasm the pizza cone is receiving validates that food lovers are ready to eat one of their favorite foods in a delicious, nutritious and drip-free manner,” said Mitchell Brown, CEO, Cono Italiano. “We’re delighted to bring the pizza cone to market under a variety of different flavors and varieties to suit the most discerning taste buds.”

About Cono Italiano, Inc.:

Cono Italiano, Inc. owns the North American distribution and manufacturing rights for Pizza Cono. This Pizza Cone is designed to be a drip free, spill free cone-shaped pizza made of proprietary dough and filled with freshly selected ingredients. The Company intends that the Pizza Cone will be distributed through the fast food market. The Pizza Cone will be distributed to quick-service restaurants (QSR), takeaways, and leisure locations. These establishments include typical fast food chains, supermarkets, convenience stores, entertainment facilities and sports arenas.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on currently available competitive, financial and economic data and management’s views and assumptions regarding future events. Actual results may differ materially from forward-looking statements due to various factors beyond the control of the Company. For further information regarding risks and uncertainties associated with the Company’s business, please refer to the Company’s filings which are publicly available on the website of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

For further information please visit www.conoitaliano.com

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