EVANSVILLE, IN, May 9, 2012 - You are invited to participate in a conference call on May 15, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. (Eastern) with Jonathan Rich, Chairman and CEO, Jim Kratochvil, Chief Financial Officer, and Mark Miles, Treasurer and Controller, to discuss Berry Plastics Corporation's operating results for the quarter.

What: Berry Plastics Corporation's Earnings Conference Call

When: May 15, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. (Eastern)

How: (866) 814-8482 (U.S.) or (703) 639-1372 (International), reservation number 1578589

If you are unable to participate, the call will be recorded and available at (888) 266-2081 (U.S.) or (703) 925-2533 (International) using reservation number 1578589.

Berry Plastics is a leading manufacturer and marketer of plastic packaging products and is headquartered in Evansville, Indiana.

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