EXHIBIT 99.1

THE HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP, INC. TO ACQUIRE SPECTRUM ORGANIC PRODUCTS, INC.

PETALUMA, CA, August 23, 2005. Spectrum Organic Products, Inc. (OTC BB: SPOP.OB)
announced today the signing of a definitive agreement pursuant to which The Hain
Celestial Group, Inc. will acquire the stock of Spectrum for total equity
consideration of approximately $0.705 per share, adjusted to reflect Spectrum's
estimate of their expenses and the price adjustment provisions of the agreement,
or $34.5 million, in a combination of approximately 50 percent cash and 50
percent Hain Celestial common stock. The transaction, which was approved by the
board of directors of both companies, is expected to close during the fourth
quarter of 2005. The transaction is subject to approval by Spectrum's
shareholders.

Spectrum is a California-based leading manufacturer and marketer of natural and
organic culinary oils, vinegars, condiments and butter substitutes under the
Spectrum Naturals(R) brand and essential fatty acid nutritional supplements
under the Spectrum Essentials(R) brand, sold mainly through natural food
retailers. Spectrum is also a leading supplier of natural, organic and
non-genetically-modified oils to food manufacturers in the United States through
its Spectrum Ingredients Division.

"Hain Celestial provides Spectrum with a platform for accelerated expansion of
our product lines. We look forward to benefiting from being part of the Hain
Celestial family, as their presence in natural and other channels will enable us
to provide health sustaining natural products that are the highest in consumer
value," said Jethren P. Phillips, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors
of Spectrum. "I began this mission nearly 20 years ago and look forward to
working with Hain-Celestial to further our goals."

"Spectrum has been a well-respected marketer and producer of natural and organic
oils in the natural food channels for many years, and adding their range of
offerings in this category to Hain Celestial's existing portfolio gives us
another opportunity to offer our customers additional category-leading
products," said Irwin D. Simon, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hain
Celestial. "We look forward to expanding Spectrum Naturals, Essentials and
Ingredients businesses as consumers increasingly seek healthy oils as part of a
balanced diet and as recently recommended by the USDA Dietary Guidelines.
Spectrum natural and organic products feature healthy oils that are mechanically
extracted and free of trans fats and genetically engineered ingredients."

Details of the Transaction

Spectrum shareholders are expected to receive approximately $0.705 per share in
a combination of approximately 50 percent cash and 50 percent Hain-Celestial
common stock, subject to certain adjustments. The exchange ratio for the shares
will be based on Hain-Celestial's average closing stock price for the ten-day
trading period ending shortly before the closing date. The value of the stock
portion of the consideration to Spectrum Shareholders will increase if the price
of Hain-Celestial common stock is above $19.80 prior to the closing of the
transaction. Similarly, the value of the stock portion of the consideration to
Spectrum Shareholders will decrease if the price of Hain Celestial common stock
is below $17.42 prior to the closing of the transaction. Hain Celestial common
stock closed on Monday, August 22, 2005 at $18.93 per share.

Spectrum was advised by its investment bankers D.F. Hadley & Co., Inc.
(www.dfhadley.com). D.F. Hadley & Co., Inc. issued a fairness opinion to the
board of directors of Spectrum in connection with their evaluation of the
transaction with Hain-Celestial.

About Spectrum

Spectrum Organic Products, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of
natural and organic culinary oils, vinegar, condiments and butter substitutes
under the Spectrum Naturals(R) brand and essential fatty acid nutritional
supplements under the Spectrum Essentials(R) brand. The company also produces
and sells a wide range of oils, vinegar and nutritional ingredients to other
manufacturers through its Spectrum Ingredients Division and provides private
label products to major retailers. All of the company's products feature healthy
oils that are mechanically extracted and free of trans fats and genetically
modified organisms. For more information visit www.spectrumorganics.com.

About Hain Celestial

The Hain Celestial Group, headquartered in Melville, NY, is a leading natural
and organic beverage, snack, specialty food and personal care products company
in North America and Europe. Hain Celestial participates in almost all natural
food categories with well-known brands that include Celestial Seasonings(R),
Terra Chips(R), Garden of Eatin'(R), Health Valley(R), WestSoy(R), Earth's
Best(R), Arrowhead Mills(R), Hain Pure Foods(R), Hollywood(R), Walnut Acres
Organic(R), Imagine Foods(R), Rice Dream(R), Soy Dream(R), Rosetto(R), Ethnic
Gourmet(R), Yves Veggie Cuisine(R), Lima(R), Biomarche(R), Grains Noirs(R),
Natumi(R), JASON(R) and Zia(R) Natural Skincare. For more information, visit
www.hain-celestial.com.

"Safe Harbor" statements under the Private Securities Act of 1995: The
statements contained in this release, which are not historical facts, are
forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that
could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth or implied
by the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties are described
in the company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings under the trading
symbol "SPOP.OB".

Contact:

Robert Fowles, CFO
707-778-8900
bobf@spectrumorganics.com