Countryside®
Herb Farms USA
The Art of Home Fragrance®
Established in 1979
The Home Fragrance Business
Statement of Operations
Countryside® Herb Farms was incorporated in the State of Florida as COUNTRYSIDE USA - Countryside Farms, Inc., and is managed by The ATMOSA Group of Companies of Palm Beach. COUNTRYSIDE®, (hereinafter referred to collectively as the “Company”), is primarily engaged in the manufacturing and marketing scented merchandise, the blending and packaging of herbs, spices and seasoning mixes and various organic farming operations. The Company markets to independent retailers, gourmet food departments, spas, resorts and luxury boutiques though groups of independent sales representatives, various trade shows, print and Internet advertising. Distributors market the Company products to other specialty retailers and direct to consumers via the Internet.
Since 1979, the principal business of the Company has been the manufacturing of home fragrances. The home fragrance business includes manufacture of scented potpourri, decorative room air fresheners, aromatherapy products, wardrobe sachets, organic essential oils, scented oils for potpourri refreshing, bulk herbs, spices, seasonings blends along with traditional Asian herbal supplies. The Company sells a range of culinary spices and seasonings blends for the gourmet retailer, grocery and restaurant industries.
Products and Manufacturing:
The Company farms and cultivates botanicals and also purchases herbs, spices and other raw materials in bulk, evaluates for quality control purposes prior to processing, blending and consumer packaging. Since 1985, many Company products are manufactured in accordance with its specifications and standards by various contract packagers in the United States. The Company has developed and enforces stringent quality controls and procedures to verify that its packagers have complied with specifications and best manufacturing standards.
Source and Availability of Raw Materials:
Raw Materials used in the manufacture of Company products are available from a number of sources, and the Company has not experienced any major difficulty in obtaining adequate sources for its raw materials. In some case, the Company contracts for is requirements up to 30 months in advance to assure timely delivery. In the past, the Company has found alternative sources of raw materials when needed, and therefore, believes it should be able to do so in the future.
Seasonality of Operations:
The Company maintains on-demand production and JIT inventory methods reducing the requirement for large storage and delivering freshly packaged merchandise to retailers and consumers. The business of the Company reflects strong manufacturing activity in the last quarter of the year resulting from strong shipments of holiday merchandise. The Company has managed to meet the daily requirements of its customers by forecasting production volumes and advance production planning. The Company has a diverse customer base and is not dependent upon a single customer or a few customers, so the loss of any one would not have a significant adverse effect upon operations.
Equal Opportunity Employment:
The Company is in compliance with all laws and continues its policy of actively striving to promote equal employment opportunities to individuals without regard to race, creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status and if physically-challenged.
Environmental Preservation:
The Company has adopted a program towards concern for protection of the environment. The Company strives to utilize recycled and biodegradable materials in packaging and to avoid testing product formulations on animals or purchasing products from vendors that use animal testing procedures on cosmetic and fragrance raw materials. The Company is committed to preservation of earth, animals and the environment.
Legal and Financial Enquiries:
Please direct enquiries regarding the legal and financial affairs of the corporation to the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at the following address:
Mr. Joseph M. Gyulay, Chairman and CEO
The ATMOSA Group of Companies Limited, Inc.
Post Office Box 2908
Palm Beach, Florida 33480-2908 USA
Registered Agents:
St. John Core | West Palm Beach, Florida 33401 USA
Forward-Looking Statements:
Forward-looking Statements that are written above to help readers understand the plans, expectations and products of the Company. Actual results and actions may differ materially for those described in these statements owning to various risks and uncertainties of conducting business. Consequently, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements. Certain statements, other than purely historical information, including estimates, projections, statements relating to our business plans, objectives and expected operating results, and the assumptions upon which those statements are based, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1985, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words "believe", "project", "expect", "anticipate", "estimate", "intend", "strategy", "plan", "may", "should", "will", "would", "will be", "will continue", "will likely result", and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties which may cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Tranquility from the Garden. The true essences of natural herbs, spices and flowers.
Create a slice of paradise. Add some fragrance to your living spaces. Get closer to nature at home.
Evoke a peaceful atmosphere, a bowl of potpourri will refresh the air and the senses.