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				THE HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP, INC.
				1111 Marcus Avenue
				Lake Success, New York 11042
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				NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
				OF STOCKHOLDERS
				to be held on
				November 19, 2013

Dear Stockholder,

The 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (the “Company”), will be held at 11:00 a.m., Eastern Time, on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at 1111 Marcus Avenue, Lake Success, New York 11042.

Proposals to be considered at the Annual Meeting:

(1)

To elect eight directors for a term expiring at the next annual meeting of the company, or until their successors are duly elected and qualified.

(2)

To vote, on an advisory basis, for the compensation awarded to the named executive officers for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, as set forth in this proxy statement.

(3)

To approve the amendment of the Amended and Restated 2002 Long Term Incentive and Stock Award Plan.

(4)

To ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP to act as registered independent accountants of the Company for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014.

To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof.

The Board of Directors Recommends You Vote FOR” items 1, 2, 3 and 4.


		*Stockholders are cordially invited to attend the Annual Meeting and vote in person.

You May Vote Your Proxy When You View The Material On The Internet. You Will Be Asked To Follow The Prompts To Vote Your Shares.

Your electronic vote authorizes the named proxies to vote your shares in the same manner as if you marked, signed, dated and returned the proxy card.



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THE HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP, INC.

1111 Marcus Avenue

Lake Success, New York 11042

Directions to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders

From New York City: Take the Long Island Expressway East to the Cross Island Parkway South (Exit 31S), to the Grand Central Parkway East (Exit 29E). The Grand Central Parkway becomes Northern Parkway. Take Exit 25 towards Lakeville Road/New Hyde Park Road/Great Neck. Cross over Marcus Avenue into the 1111 Marcus Avenue complex. Park in HAIN designated spots in the northwest parking lot. Enter Building 1.

From Eastern Long Island: Take Northern Parkway West to Exit 25 towards Lakeville Road/New Hyde Park Road/Great Neck. Turn slight right onto Lakeville Road. Make first left onto Marcus Avenue. 1111 Marcus Avenue will be on the right. Park in HAIN designated spots in the northwest parking lot. Enter Building 1.

Long Island Rail Road: Take the Port Jefferson Branch Line to the New Hyde Park Station. Take a taxi to 1111 Marcus Avenue, Lake Success, New York. Enter Building 1.

Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held November 19, 2013. The Proxy Statement and our 2013 Annual Report to Stockholders are available at: http://www.hain.com/proxy

This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.

If you would like to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is no charge for such documents to be mailed to you. Please make your request for a copy as instructed below on or before November 9, 2013 to facilitate a timely delivery.

The following Proxy Materials are available for you to review at: http://www.hain.com/proxy

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the Company’s Annual Report for the year ended June 30, 2013

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the Company’s 2013 Proxy Statement (including all attachments thereto)

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the Proxy Card

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any amendments to the foregoing materials that are required to be furnished to stockholders.


		ACCESSING YOUR PROXY MATERIALS ONLINE Have this notice available when you request a paper copy of the proxy materials or to vote your proxy electronically. You must reference your company ID, 9-digit proxy number and 10-digit account number.

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		By Internet at http://www.cstproxy.com/hain-celestial/2013 or
		By email at: proxy@continentalstock.com
		Please include the company name and your account number in the subject line.


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