Tassleberry Gourmet Foods announces new additions to their unique consumer product
Tassleberry Gourmet Foods is a unique consumer product line that is made from its own locally grown strawberries, processed and packaged at the farm and to be sold through ecommerce, specialty food stores, and festivals.
Combining unique recipes both homegrown and with the Culinary Institute of America the product line offers gourmet quality and diversified products for salads, meats, and dip at a fair price.
Tassleberry Farm is a 138 acre fruit and corn farm located on Stop 7 Road in Westmoreland, New York. The farm has been family owned and operated since the early 1930's and has been growing strawberries for more than 20 years. The farm produces an excellent quality locally grown strawberry.
As part of the "Pride of New York" program, a member of The Upstate New York Growers and Packers Co-op, and working with the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park New York the products appeal to locals, New Yorkers, as well as national and international consumers that can all be reached through an internet and ecommerce targeted marketing campaign.
The Strawberry Marinade and Strawberry Jamaican Jerk Seasoning were included in online food magazine "The Nibble's" Best Barbecue Sauces feature in September, 2006 was reviewed by Mr. Phil Lempert; Food Editor of the "Today" show in his online magazine "Supermarket Guru".
Combining unique recipes both homegrown and with the Culinary Institute of America the product line offers gourmet quality and diversified products for salads, meats, and dip at a fair price.
Tassleberry Farm is a 138 acre fruit and corn farm located on Stop 7 Road in Westmoreland, New York. The farm has been family owned and operated since the early 1930's and has been growing strawberries for more than 20 years. The farm produces an excellent quality locally grown strawberry.
As part of the "Pride of New York" program, a member of The Upstate New York Growers and Packers Co-op, and working with the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park New York the products appeal to locals, New Yorkers, as well as national and international consumers that can all be reached through an internet and ecommerce targeted marketing campaign.
The Strawberry Marinade and Strawberry Jamaican Jerk Seasoning were included in online food magazine "The Nibble's" Best Barbecue Sauces feature in September, 2006 was reviewed by Mr. Phil Lempert; Food Editor of the "Today" show in his online magazine "Supermarket Guru".
Florida's Food Festivals Feature Scrumptious Summer Fun in June
Blueberries and watermelon are the featured favorites during June's annual food festivals in Florida. So kick your summer off with a refreshing and fun feast.
"Florida's annual food festivals typically honor a crop grown or seafood harvested in the region," says Joan Steinbacher, author of "Food Fest! Your Complete Guide to Florida's Food Festivals." "They combine the excitement of celebrations with the fresh taste of local foods, so you can taste your way around the state!"
For food-lovers who like to sample, June also features "Taste Of" events where you can taste local restaurant signature dishes. And on a hot summer day, a beer festival can cool you off with a variety of ice cold beer. But, if you like it hot, head out to the pepper fest.
"Florida's annual food festivals typically honor a crop grown or seafood harvested in the region," says Joan Steinbacher, author of "Food Fest! Your Complete Guide to Florida's Food Festivals." "They combine the excitement of celebrations with the fresh taste of local foods, so you can taste your way around the state!"
For food-lovers who like to sample, June also features "Taste Of" events where you can taste local restaurant signature dishes. And on a hot summer day, a beer festival can cool you off with a variety of ice cold beer. But, if you like it hot, head out to the pepper fest.
Bennigan’s Showcases Mini Sandwiches on New Core Menu
There's nothing mini about them. Today, Bennigan’s Grill & Tavern rolled out a new core menu nationwide, featuring a section dedicated to its mini sandwiches.
The "Mini Bites" section features Burger Bites, Chicken Minis and new Buffalo Chicken Minis, made with crispy fried chicken tossed with buffalo sauce and served with lettuce and bleu cheese dressing.
Bennigan's first introduced mini sandwiches in May 2006 with Burger Bites, four mini burgers topped with melted American cheese and Bennigan's signature sauce. Guests quickly made the dish the second-most popular item on the menu. The strong reaction led to the creation of Chicken Minis, tiny sandwiches made from a whole chicken breast.
The "Mini Bites" section features Burger Bites, Chicken Minis and new Buffalo Chicken Minis, made with crispy fried chicken tossed with buffalo sauce and served with lettuce and bleu cheese dressing.
Bennigan's first introduced mini sandwiches in May 2006 with Burger Bites, four mini burgers topped with melted American cheese and Bennigan's signature sauce. Guests quickly made the dish the second-most popular item on the menu. The strong reaction led to the creation of Chicken Minis, tiny sandwiches made from a whole chicken breast.
Pizza Hut® Offers Gaming Enthusiasts Opportunity to Win Gamer Fantasy Package
Pizza has long been the food of choice for video game fans and now Pizza Hut, America’s Favorite Pizza, is giving gamers an opportunity to play their favorites in style with the “Gamer Fantasy Package” from Pizza Hut and GameFly.com. Click on Gamer Fantasy Package for details.
Playing three different video-game systems on a big screen plasma TV while enjoying surround sound and free Pizza Hut pizza for a year might sound like a dream, but that prize package will become very real for one lucky winner. And, with the new promotion, everyone who orders online at pizzahut.com will get 30 days of free game rentals from GameFly.com.
“Gamers have always been big fans of Pizza Hut so this sweepstakes is a natural fit,” said Brian Niccol, Pizza Hut CMO. “Your next online order at pizzahut.com could be your ticket to a gaming package that will make you the envy of all your friends.”
Order Online for Your Chance to Win
From May 27 through July 26, customers ordering online at pizzahut.com can enter for their chance to win the “Gamer’s Fantasy Package.” One lucky winner will take home a prize package valued at over $10,000, including a 60” LG Plasma TV, an XBOX 360, Nintendo Wii, and PlayStation3 gaming systems, a Bose Home Theater System, a Berkline home theater seating set and a popcorn machine. GameFly.com will make sure you have plenty of games to play on your new systems with a free one-year subscription, while Pizza Hut will make sure you don’t go hungry with a year’s worth of free pizza. Five first prize winners will receive one-year trial memberships to GameFly.com, while 500 second-prize winners will receive 60 day trial memberships. Official rules and contest details are available at pizzahut.com.
Playing three different video-game systems on a big screen plasma TV while enjoying surround sound and free Pizza Hut pizza for a year might sound like a dream, but that prize package will become very real for one lucky winner. And, with the new promotion, everyone who orders online at pizzahut.com will get 30 days of free game rentals from GameFly.com.
“Gamers have always been big fans of Pizza Hut so this sweepstakes is a natural fit,” said Brian Niccol, Pizza Hut CMO. “Your next online order at pizzahut.com could be your ticket to a gaming package that will make you the envy of all your friends.”
Order Online for Your Chance to Win
From May 27 through July 26, customers ordering online at pizzahut.com can enter for their chance to win the “Gamer’s Fantasy Package.” One lucky winner will take home a prize package valued at over $10,000, including a 60” LG Plasma TV, an XBOX 360, Nintendo Wii, and PlayStation3 gaming systems, a Bose Home Theater System, a Berkline home theater seating set and a popcorn machine. GameFly.com will make sure you have plenty of games to play on your new systems with a free one-year subscription, while Pizza Hut will make sure you don’t go hungry with a year’s worth of free pizza. Five first prize winners will receive one-year trial memberships to GameFly.com, while 500 second-prize winners will receive 60 day trial memberships. Official rules and contest details are available at pizzahut.com.
Papa Murphy’s Named Chain of the Year
Papa Murphy’s International, America’s largest take ‘n’ bake pizza chain, has been named by Pizza Today magazine as its 2008 Chain of the Year. Announced in the magazine’s June 2008 issue, the company is a three-time recipient of the accolade, first in 2001 and again in 2006, and is the only chain to receive it more than once.
“The pizza industry has been on a roller coaster of sorts over the past 12 months, but Papa Murphy's has been straight and steady,” said Jeremy White, editor-in-chief at Pizza Today. “The company's leaders have taken advantage of what I consider to be the brand's key assets -- quality, value, convenience -- and used those strong points to perform very well in the face of uncertain economic times."
“We are thrilled about this third award from Pizza Today,” said Clarice Turner, president and COO at Papa Murphy’s. “We believe that this award reflects our commitment to provide a great-quality product, made affordable to our customers; to our franchise community for their consistent delivery of a great guest experience; and, to our restaurant support team who enable this process to happen. It’s an honor to accept this award on behalf of all of these groups.”
“The recognition Papa Murphy’s receives not only from us, but, more importantly, from their customers -- who continually name them the Best Pizza Chain in America -- is well deserved," White added.
“The pizza industry has been on a roller coaster of sorts over the past 12 months, but Papa Murphy's has been straight and steady,” said Jeremy White, editor-in-chief at Pizza Today. “The company's leaders have taken advantage of what I consider to be the brand's key assets -- quality, value, convenience -- and used those strong points to perform very well in the face of uncertain economic times."
“We are thrilled about this third award from Pizza Today,” said Clarice Turner, president and COO at Papa Murphy’s. “We believe that this award reflects our commitment to provide a great-quality product, made affordable to our customers; to our franchise community for their consistent delivery of a great guest experience; and, to our restaurant support team who enable this process to happen. It’s an honor to accept this award on behalf of all of these groups.”
“The recognition Papa Murphy’s receives not only from us, but, more importantly, from their customers -- who continually name them the Best Pizza Chain in America -- is well deserved," White added.
UFood Restaurant Group, Inc. Announces License Agreement Bringing UFood Grill to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
UFood Restaurant Group, Inc. (OTCBB: UFFC), an operator of “better-for-you” fast-casual restaurants, today announced that the Company has signed an agreement to open a UFood Grill in the Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport with franchise developer and operator, Puente-Brancato Enterprises, Inc. DFW International Airport is the busiest airport in Texas, transporting over 59 million passengers through its 6 terminals. It is recognized as the seventh busiest airport in the world.
Puente-Brancato Enterprises, Inc. operates several successful businesses at DFW International Airport, including several news stand/gift shops, a winery, Frullati Café and Bakeries, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Fuddruckers, and more. Their extensive background in franchise operations within an airport environment enables the developer to anticipate a fast-track opening of UFood Grill this September. The agreement also provides Puente-Brancato Enterprises the right to open additional UFood Grill locations in other airports in Texas.
The unit at DFW International Airport will be the second UFood Grill airport location. Capitalizing on consumer demand for quick service restaurants that offer great-tasting food with healthy attributes, UFood Grill stands out among the traditional airport fare. Management believes that the dynamics of the airport market will help bring worldwide brand awareness and profitability to the Company.
Puente-Brancato Enterprises, Inc. operates several successful businesses at DFW International Airport, including several news stand/gift shops, a winery, Frullati Café and Bakeries, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Fuddruckers, and more. Their extensive background in franchise operations within an airport environment enables the developer to anticipate a fast-track opening of UFood Grill this September. The agreement also provides Puente-Brancato Enterprises the right to open additional UFood Grill locations in other airports in Texas.
The unit at DFW International Airport will be the second UFood Grill airport location. Capitalizing on consumer demand for quick service restaurants that offer great-tasting food with healthy attributes, UFood Grill stands out among the traditional airport fare. Management believes that the dynamics of the airport market will help bring worldwide brand awareness and profitability to the Company.
Maui Wowi® Hawaiian Continues International Expansion via United Arab Emirates Master Franchise Signing
Maui Wowi Hawaiian, the premier destination for authentic Hawaiian products on the mainland, announced today it has expanded its worldwide corporate “ohana” (family) to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) through the signing of a new master franchise agreement with Dubai Enterprises LLC. The agreement extends the Maui Wowi Hawaiian brand to an exciting new region of the globe and further strengthens the reach of one of the best-known smoothie, coffee and Hawaiian product franchises.
Dubai Enterprises, led by Partner and General Manager Yahya Almazrouei, is a diversified real estate development firm ($20 million USD portfolio) that also owns and operates franchises and distributorships in a number of industries. The company’s restaurant interests are managed by Director of Operations Khaled Shokry. Mr. Shokry is a 20-year veteran of the food and beverage industry, with experience gained through leadership positions at Yum International (KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell) and Fired Up, Inc. (Johnny Carino’s).
“Maui Wowi Hawaiian offers products and specialty beverages that will suit the changing tastes in the UAE. But even more, its unique and appealing personality, based on the charm of Hawaiian culture, makes it very exciting,” said Mr. Shokry. “We believe the flexibility of Maui Wowi Hawaiian—a concept that has been proven to work in carts, in kiosks, as well as in fixed store locations—will suit our company’s expansion plans very well.”
Dubai Enterprises, led by Partner and General Manager Yahya Almazrouei, is a diversified real estate development firm ($20 million USD portfolio) that also owns and operates franchises and distributorships in a number of industries. The company’s restaurant interests are managed by Director of Operations Khaled Shokry. Mr. Shokry is a 20-year veteran of the food and beverage industry, with experience gained through leadership positions at Yum International (KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell) and Fired Up, Inc. (Johnny Carino’s).
“Maui Wowi Hawaiian offers products and specialty beverages that will suit the changing tastes in the UAE. But even more, its unique and appealing personality, based on the charm of Hawaiian culture, makes it very exciting,” said Mr. Shokry. “We believe the flexibility of Maui Wowi Hawaiian—a concept that has been proven to work in carts, in kiosks, as well as in fixed store locations—will suit our company’s expansion plans very well.”
Technomic Reveals Extensive Generational Differences in Consumers’ Restaurant Attitudes, Usage
In a recently-released report, foodservice consultants Technomic found that age-based distinctions among consumers’ use of restaurants run deeper than originally expected. The findings, published in the new Generational Consumer Trend Report reveal numerous and often-subtle factors that play an important role in shaping menu and restaurant trends, while also highlighting key opportunities to effectively market to these segments.
The report examines attitudes and behavior relevant to restaurant services for three generational segments: the Baby Boomers (age 43 to 62); Generation X (age 32 to 42); and Millennials (age 16 to 31). In addition, it looks at differences across and within each generation. For example, key findings are presented for younger versus older Millennials, including insights pertaining to ethnicity and gender, including special topics such as Internet ordering, brand preferences, and preferences by dining occasion.
The report examines attitudes and behavior relevant to restaurant services for three generational segments: the Baby Boomers (age 43 to 62); Generation X (age 32 to 42); and Millennials (age 16 to 31). In addition, it looks at differences across and within each generation. For example, key findings are presented for younger versus older Millennials, including insights pertaining to ethnicity and gender, including special topics such as Internet ordering, brand preferences, and preferences by dining occasion.
Constar introduces Vertical Compensation Technology™ (VCT™) – Panel-less hot-fill PET technology for beverages and food
Constar International Inc. (NASDAQ:CNST) today introduced Vertical Compensation Technology™ (VCT™), an innovative, panel-less hot-fill technology for PET containers. Constar developed VCT technology to provide its PET bottles and jars with the look and premium feel of glass and robust in-hand feel, targeting glass-to-plastic and plastic-to-plastic conversions for hot-fill beverage and food products.
Constar’s VCT technology employs distinctive geometry to address the natural stresses placed on PET bottles and jars during the hot-fill process. Designed using Constar’s CONSTruct™ advanced predictive engineering software; the distinctive hoop geometry eliminates the need for vacuum panels by allowing the bottle or jar to flex vertically to compensate for the vacuum created in the hot-fill process. One of its major benefits is improved productivity during the filling process as the smooth sidewalls and rigidity facilitate the high-speed application of roll-fed labels. This also replicates the in-hand feel of traditional glass hot-fill bottles and jars—no “crinkly” label feel—giving it a sensory advantage over current six-panel hot-fill PET containers. The end result is a very strong PET container that has the look and premium feel of glass.
Customers converting from glass to Constar’s PET containers with VCT technology secure considerable sustainability benefits. These PET containers are far lighter in weight than glass, resulting in freight and energy savings. With fuel prices continuing to rise, this benefit continues to grow. From a consumer perspective, used PET containers are accepted by curbside recycling programs. Used PET has a high market demand and recovery value, finding its way back into bottles and into products like carpet, clothing and sleeping bags.
Constar’s VCT technology employs distinctive geometry to address the natural stresses placed on PET bottles and jars during the hot-fill process. Designed using Constar’s CONSTruct™ advanced predictive engineering software; the distinctive hoop geometry eliminates the need for vacuum panels by allowing the bottle or jar to flex vertically to compensate for the vacuum created in the hot-fill process. One of its major benefits is improved productivity during the filling process as the smooth sidewalls and rigidity facilitate the high-speed application of roll-fed labels. This also replicates the in-hand feel of traditional glass hot-fill bottles and jars—no “crinkly” label feel—giving it a sensory advantage over current six-panel hot-fill PET containers. The end result is a very strong PET container that has the look and premium feel of glass.
Customers converting from glass to Constar’s PET containers with VCT technology secure considerable sustainability benefits. These PET containers are far lighter in weight than glass, resulting in freight and energy savings. With fuel prices continuing to rise, this benefit continues to grow. From a consumer perspective, used PET containers are accepted by curbside recycling programs. Used PET has a high market demand and recovery value, finding its way back into bottles and into products like carpet, clothing and sleeping bags.
Safeway and Warner Bros. Consumer Products Announce Eating Right Kids Food Line Featuring Looney Tunes
Safeway Inc. (NYSE:SWY) and Warner Bros. Consumer Products announced a partnership today that will create a better-for-you line of food products for children, uniting flavor and nutrition. Through a licensing agreement with Safeway®, the Warner Bros. animated Looney Tunes characters will be featured on the new Eating Right Kids™ line of food and beverages, to be sold at Safeway.
Eating Right Kids, an extension of the successful Eating Right™ adult line, will launch later this year with select products arriving on store shelves this summer. The line will initially be carried at over 1,700 Safeway locations throughout the United States and Canada. In early 2009, Eating Right Kids will also be available nationally via the Better Living Brands™ Alliance. Each product in the multi-category, competitively priced line will feature such world-renowned Looney Tunes characters as Bugs Bunny, Tweety, Taz, Sylvester, Wile E. Coyote, Roadrunner, Marvin the Martian and Daffy Duck.
Eating Right Kids is the first broad product line to feature entertainment characters and be dedicated solely to a healthier eating philosophy. Parents will now have an ally helping them show their kids that better-for-you foods can taste good and be fun at the same time.
Eating Right Kids, an extension of the successful Eating Right™ adult line, will launch later this year with select products arriving on store shelves this summer. The line will initially be carried at over 1,700 Safeway locations throughout the United States and Canada. In early 2009, Eating Right Kids will also be available nationally via the Better Living Brands™ Alliance. Each product in the multi-category, competitively priced line will feature such world-renowned Looney Tunes characters as Bugs Bunny, Tweety, Taz, Sylvester, Wile E. Coyote, Roadrunner, Marvin the Martian and Daffy Duck.
Eating Right Kids is the first broad product line to feature entertainment characters and be dedicated solely to a healthier eating philosophy. Parents will now have an ally helping them show their kids that better-for-you foods can taste good and be fun at the same time.
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