1. | I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of MGP Ingredients, Inc.; |
2. | Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; |
3. | [Intentionally omitted] |
4. | [Intentionally omitted] |
5. | [Intentionally omitted] |
Date: | August 12, 2013 | ||
/s/ Timothy W. Newkirk | |||
President and Principal Executive Officer | |||