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Exhibit 99.1


EPL Technologies Makes Announcement

PHILADELPHIA - (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dec. 13, 1999 -- EPL Technologies, Inc.
(Nasdaq: EPTG-news) today announced transactions related to the Series D
Convertible Stock (the "Transactions") and a credit arrangement whereby the
Company borrowed $3.5 million (the "Loan"). In connection with the Transactions
and the Loan, the Company issued approximately 4.898 million shares of its
Common Stock (the "Common Stock Offering") and Warrants ("Warrants") to purchase
approximately 2.529 million shares of its Common Stock (the "Warrants Offering")
in transactions not involving a public offering. Neither the Common Stock nor
the Warrants have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an
applicable exemption from registration requirements. The purpose of the Common
Stock and Warrant Offerings was to raise capital and obtain the Loan. The
Warrants are exercisable for a term of five years and carry an exercise price
equal to the market price of the Company's Common Stock on the date of their
issuance. The Company also agreed to provide certain registration rights with
respect to the Common Stock and Warrant Offerings.

EPL Technologies, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets proprietary processing
technologies, packaging technologies and scientific and technical services,
which are designed to maintain the quality and integrity of fresh-cut produce.

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Contact:

         Cameron Associates
         Kevin McGrath, Investor Relations
         (212) 245-8800
         E-mail: kevin@cameronassoc.com


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