WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 28, 2006--

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) will announce results for its fiscal third quarter ended June 24, 2006, on Wednesday, August 2, after the close of trading.

Central will host a dial-in conference call following the earnings release on Wednesday, August 2, 2006, at 4:30 p.m. New York time (1:30 p.m. San Francisco time) to discuss the third quarter 2006 results. Individuals may access the call by dialing 1-888-396-2356 and passcode 653 11 658 (domestic) or 617-847-8709 and passcode 653 11 658 (international). The earnings conference call will be simultaneously broadcast over the Internet through Central's website, www.central.com. To listen to the webcast, please log on to the website prior to the scheduled call time to register and download any necessary audio software.

Re-play dial-in numbers for the call will be available for three weeks: 1-888-286-8010 and passcode 431 71 369 (domestic) and 617-801-6888 and passcode 431 71 369 (international).

Central Garden & Pet Company is a leading innovator, marketer and producer of quality branded products for the pet and lawn and garden supplies markets. Our pet products include pet bird and small animal food, aquarium products, flea, tick, mosquito and other pest control products, edible bones, cages, carriers, pet books, and other dog, cat, reptile and small animal products. These products are sold under a number of brand names, including Kaytee, SuperPet, All-Glass Aquarium, Oceanic, Kent Marine, Energy Savers Unlimited, Zodiac, Pre-Strike, Altosid, Nylabone, TFH, Four Paws, Interpet, Breeder's Choice and Farnam. Our lawn and garden products include grass seed, wild bird food, weed and insect control products, and decorative outdoor patio products. These products are sold under a number of brand names, including Pennington, Norcal Pottery, New England Pottery, GKI/Bethlehem Lighting, Lilly Miller, Matthews Four Seasons, Cedar Works, AMDRO, Grant's, Sevin and Over'n Out. For additional information on Central Garden & Pet, including access to the Company's SEC filings, please visit the Company's website at http://www.central.com/.

Source: Central Garden & Pet Company

Contact: Central Garden & Pet Company Paul Warburg, 925-948-3686