1 EXHIBIT 21 SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT The following are the Company's subsidiaries as of April 26, 2001. All beneficial interests are wholly-owned by the Company and are included in the Company's consolidated financial statements. Name of Subsidiary State of Organization Date of Incorporation ------------------ --------------------- --------------------- MA Brands, Inc. Delaware 9-16-97 Mador, S.A. Dominican Republic 10-29-99