The Hain Celestial Group Chooses Business Objects

Business Objects, a leading provider of e-business intelligence (e-BI) solutions, announced that The Hain Celestial Group Inc, a leading natural and organic food company, has selected Business Objects to provide its sales force with quick access to important sales information. The company purchased WebIntelligence, the integrated query, reporting, and analysis solution for the web from Business Objects, as well as BroadcastAgent, the integrated reporting and broadcasting server from Business Objects. "Leading companies realize the importance of getting accurate, and timely information into the hands of their sales force when they need it," said Alex Moissis, vice president of marketing for North America for Business Objects. "Business Objects is the leader in allowing companies to access up-to-the minute reports for a competitive edge in this global business environment."

About The Hain Celestial Group Inc

The Hain Celestial Group Inc is a leading natural and organic food company. The Hain Celestial Group, headquartered in Uniondale, NY, is a natural specialty and snack food company. The company is a leader in 13 of the top 15 natural food categories, with such well-known brands as Celestial Seasonings teas, Hain Pure Foods, Westbrae, Westsoy, Arrowhead Mills , Health Valley, Breadshop's, Casbah, Garden of Eatin, Terra Chips, DeBoles, Earth's Best, and Nile Spice. The Company's principal specialty product lines include Hollywoods cooking oils, Estee sugar-free products, Weight Watchers dry and refrigerated products, Kineret kosher foods, Boston Better Snacks, and Alba Foods. The Hain Celestial Group's Website can be found at www.hain-celestial.com.

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