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Introducing The New Premium Steak Subscription Service Herd & Grace
Herd & Grace – the new premium delivery service for high-quality steaks sourced from pristine Australian and Tasmanian pastures – is looking to provide the best possible eating experience with world-class quality Australian beef directly to the doors of American consumers — for the first time. Herd & Grace is introducing the gift of world-class luxury and has created the perfect gift for all occasions ranging from curated boxes, custom boxes, individual cuts, gift cards and yearly subscriptions.
"For so many reasons, we think this is the very best beef available...
TiNDLE Debuts Into Retail - Expanding Into New Channels, Including 6,000 Grocery Stores, Meal Kits
Next Gen Foods – the makers of TiNDLE – announce today the official debut of its line of six new retail products, marking the first time that consumers in Germany and the United States can trial the popular plant-based chicken for convenient, at-home cooking. In Germany, the EDEKA Group's EDEKA and Netto stores will be the first to bring TiNDLE to market, launching in over 6,000 locations this week, making it one of the largest retail debuts of a plant-based meat brand. In the US...
Jenny Craig Debuts Jenny Fresh, a Line of Fresh Entrees That Are Fully Prepared and Delivered
Jenny Craig, a leader in weight loss and weight management, is expanding its robust menu of nearly 100 food options with the launch of Jenny Fresh, a line of mouthwatering entrees that are prepared fresh and delivered directly to customers' doors. Jenny Fresh will be sold separately from Jenny Craig's weight loss and healthy meal plans, but can be integrated seamlessly into programs should new and existing members choose to.
Each meal in the Jenny Fresh bundle was developed by nutritionists...
Blue Apron Launches a Fireside Feast Box as Its Next Limited-Time, Seasonal Meal Kit
Blue Apron launches a Fireside Feast Box as its next limited-time, seasonal offering. Available to order now, the meal kit is part of the company’s occasion-based offerings designed to provide customers with everything they need to make entertaining easier, with minimal effort.
Blue Apron’s Fireside Feast Box was designed as an elevated dinner party solution for cozy winter nights spent indoors. The French-inspired recipes feature a duck confit and slow-cooked pork belly cassoulet with a variety of sides, including a bright...
Southeastern Grocers Offers $30 Thanksgiving Feasts Ahead of Holiday
Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, is celebrating Thanksgiving by making holiday meal planning easier and more affordable for its customers. The grocer is offering exceptional deals on Thanksgiving turkeys, hams and other holiday essentials ahead of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie stores closing Thanksgiving Day as a display of gratitude for their hardworking associates.
Dewayne Rabon, Chief Merchandising Officer for Southeastern Grocers, said, “We understand our customers are looking...
The Fresh Market Announces Thanksgiving Meal Deals and Solutions
The Fresh Market, Inc. is helping its guests create special memories over food this Thanksgiving with a variety of options. The specialty food retailer is a one-stop-shop for those looking to cook their holiday meal at home, with tried-and-true recipes that use all ingredients found in its stores. In addition, The Fresh Market also offers several fully prepared, heat-and-eat meals that are great options for those who want a gourmet feast for an incredible value, but don't want to spend a lot of time in...
HelloFresh Launches The Pass Master
While 91% of Americans are looking forward to celebrating Thanksgiving with loved ones this year*, some look at the holiday as a time to stir up more than cranberry sauce at the dinner table. To help with the unavoidable political debate from your uncle or the not-so-discreet questions about marriage or children from your nana, HelloFresh, the world’s leading meal kit company, is launching a limited-edition product – The Pass Master by HelloFresh.
The Pass Master by HelloFresh
This one-of-a-kind centerpiece features a working conveyor belt and two “pass buttons”...
Boston Market Brings the Family Together with Holiday Meal Options
Iconic rotisserie kitchen brand Boston Market, better known this time of year as the "Holiday Expert," is offering a variety of Thanksgiving meal options from $11.99 per person, prices may vary by market, starting today at all restaurants nationwide. Whether dining in-restaurant or celebrating at home, Boston Market has offerings to fit every family this holiday season.
Guests will have a choice between the Hot & Ready-To-Serve meals, catering and a la carte offerings. The Hot & Ready-To-Serve meals include everything needed to serve between six...
Plan a Good4u Thanksgiving with Natural Grocers®
The beginning of November often signals the unofficial start to the excitement and preparation for the holiday season. Natural Grocers®, the largest family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer in the U.S., has all the fixings needed for a delicious, price-conscious, good4uSM holiday feast. With turkey pre-orders, scrumptious holiday recipes and over $749 worth of potential savings through November 26th, customers are invited to knock out some of the planning and save on premium-quality products that are sure to wow every guest at the table...
SpotOn Finds Most Restaurant Operators Making Operational Changes to Capitalize 2022 Holiday Season
As restaurants gear up for the holidays, SpotOn, the top-rated software and payments partner for restaurants, is helping owners and operators maximize revenue and streamline operations for a memorable—and profitable—season. According to SpotOn’s State of Restaurant Tech Report, restaurant operators say that the holiday season accounts for up to 20% of their annual sales, with fine dining operators putting that figure at nearly half (49%). With a significant portion of annual revenue on the line, restaurants are turning to technology to drive operational efficiencies...
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® Helps Take Care of Thanksgiving with Heat n' Serve Options
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® celebrates the return of the holiday season with homestyle classics, new and unexpected flavors and convenient options that allow families to spend more time together. Create new traditions at home with Cracker Barrel's fully prepared Thanksgiving Heat n' Serve Meals and Homestyle Holiday Pies available in a variety of flavors. Starting today, those looking to get in the holiday spirit earlier than Thanksgiving can try the new wine-based cocktail, Glitter Globe Spritzer, complemented by a returning favorite...
Blue Apron Is Now Available in the U.S. Amazon Store Without a Subscription
Blue Apron is now offering meal kits without a subscription in the U.S. Amazon store. This is a continued expansion of the company’s third-party channel strategy to increase exposure to a wider pool of potential customers outside of its ecosystem.
“Our customers regularly tell us how much they love our meals. By offering a selection of products in the U.S. Amazon store, we are able to provide Amazon customers the opportunity to buy a range of chef-curated meals that will arrive quickly to their door...”
Home Chef Makes the Holidays Easy with Minimal-Prep Menus Full of Festive Flavors
Home Chef, the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence, is debuting a slew of holiday eats for home cooks looking to spend less time in the kitchen and more time making memories. From Thanksgiving through the year's end, Home Chef serves up seasonal dishes everyone will enjoy in both meal kit and heat-and-eat formats – proving holiday eating can be tasty and easy.
"The holidays are a time for celebration, but they can also be overwhelming when your calendar fills..."
Rachael Ray™ Home Chef Meal Kits Hit Kroger Shelves
The Kroger Co., America's largest grocery retailer, today shared that Home Chef, a subsidiary of The Kroger Co. and the leading meal solutions brand with both a retail and online presence, has collaborated with television host, best-selling author and philanthropist Rachael Ray to bring a new line of meal kits to stores across the Kroger Family of Companies.
"Rachael Ray, widely known for her quick, easy-to-prepare recipes, popular cooking shows and best-selling cookbooks, and Home Chef have come together to offer a series of meals..."
Blue Apron’s Annual Thanksgiving Menu is Back with More Options Than Ever Before
Blue Apron brings back its annual Thanksgiving menu with more options than ever before, available with or without a subscription. Designed to simplify holiday meal planning, customers can choose a classic turkey dinner as well as a vegetarian meal that comes with the option of adding a mustard glazed baked ham. In addition, holiday-inspired Add-ons will be available to mix-and-match so customers can build a feast tailored to varying party sizes.
“Our extensive Thanksgiving menu features easy-to-prepare recipes..."
UNFI Offers New Meal Solutions to Help Retailers Meet Consumer Demand for At Home Food Options
United Natural Foods, Inc. today announced it has added two new meal solutions to its offering to better allow retailers to meet the growing demand for quick, restaurant quality meals, while reducing in-store labor and the time required to create similar products on their own. The meal solutions are available nationwide to the more than 30,000 customer locations UNFI services.
The new on-trend meal solutions, a fresh meal kit from Cook•Able and flash-frozen meals from Cadence Kitchen, allow UNFI to...
Blue Apron Expands on Convenient Meal Options Beyond Dinner
Blue Apron expands on convenient meal options beyond dinner that will be featured on its Add-ons menu, available to order now. Created to take the stress out of weekday planning in preparation for one of the busiest seasons of the year, the new Add-ons feature kid and adult-approved recipes, perfect for an after-school snack, packable lunch, a simple dinner, or somewhere in between.
“Expanding the variety of our menu options to meet the needs of families and on-the-go customers continues to be a category..."
Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka Team Up with HelloFresh to Introduce Limited-Edition Recipes
HelloFresh, the world’s leading meal kit company, announced today a new partnership with beloved couple Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka to promote the ease and deliciousness of cooking with meal kits. Known for having impeccable taste, the partnership provides HelloFresh customers access to new, family-friendly recipes developed exclusively by Chef David Burtka. In addition, consumers can see Neil, David and their kids, Gideon and Harper, in a series of comedic content as they conquer mealtime in their own kitchen.
David Burtka, professional chef...
Blue Apron and The Knot Make it Easier to Gift Home Cooking to Newlyweds
Blue Apron is now available on The Knot Registry Store, an all-in-one wedding registry platform from The Knot, an authority in wedding planning, advice and products. Couples can now easily add Blue Apron to their registry as a unique gift option, all within the Experiences section of The Knot Registry Store. The company is the first and only meal-kit provider on the platform to date.
“As we enter into the height of wedding season, we recognize that many couples want personalized gift..."
Blue Apron Provides Details Regarding Next Phase of Strategic Plans
- Introduced Next Phase of Strategy Towards Path to Adjusted EBITDA Profitability in 2023 and Free Cash Flow Generation in 2024- Highlighted Drivers of Success Behind Eight Straight Quarters of Elevated Customer Metrics- Outlined Plans to Drive Customer Growth Through Targeted Marketing Spend, Product Innovation, Customizations, Add-ons, and Non-Subscription Offerings- Targeted Long-Term Steady-State Variable Margin of 40% and PTG&A of 20% of Revenue- Discussed Strategy to Responsibly Deploy Recent Equity Capital Raised to Invest in Platform to Help Execute Its New Strategy
Blue Apron hosted...
Blue Apron Launches New National Brand Campaign
Blue Apron (NYSE: APRN) today launched a new national campaign aimed at building the company’s brand and raising broader awareness for the meal kit category. The new advertising spots highlight the benefits of cooking with Blue Apron, from creating incredible recipes with quality ingredients, to easing the burden of menu and recipe planning.
The creative was informed by extensive segmentation research that was conducted over the last year. This enables Blue Apron to further drill down into customer demographics and insights, as well as identify key audiences that best align with the company’s...
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® Brings Care to the Table with Easter Heat n' Serve Meals
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® is helping families 'take care anywhere' this spring with the return of its Easter Heat n' Serve meals, designed to make any gathering hassle-free. Back by popular demand, this year's Easter Heat n' Serve line-up is anchored by a delectable Prime Rib Family Dinner – the ideal option for making your celebration feel special at a value price guests can appreciate. Plus, gifting for Easter baskets or everyday moments has never been easier with Cracker...
Blue Apron Adds Breakfast to Its Menu
Blue Apron adds quick and delicious breakfast recipes to its menu as the company continues to expand offerings to meet customer demand. Available to order starting today, the options are part of Blue Apron’s Add-ons offerings, expanding the product line beyond appetizers, side dishes and desserts.
“In a recent survey, over 35% of customers who participated told us that they wanted to see breakfast recipes on our menu. They asked and we delivered,” said John Adler, Blue Apron’s Vice President of Culinary.
Designed to be ready in 15 minutes or less, the...
Ready-to-Eat Meal Delivery Service Factor Launches New B2B Program
Factor, America’s number one ready-to-eat meal delivery service, announced today the launch of Factor for Teams, a new B2B program that makes it easy for companies to provide their employees with Factor’s tasty and convenient mealtime options at home or on-the-go. Whether employees are working remotely, in a hybrid setup, or full-time in the office, the new Factor for Teams program is aimed at helping employers enhance their commitment to workplace wellness through digital perks.
Factor for Teams offers businesses the...
Instacart and Quicklly Join Forces to Bring Authentic Indian Meals to Kitchens Nationwide
Quicklly, the nation's largest and most comprehensive marketplace for Indian and South Asian food, and Instacart, the leading online grocery platform in North America, today announced the launch of a new storefront that offers nationwide delivery of Quicklly's ready-to-eat meal kits in 3-4 days.
As Indian food continues to gain popularity and expand beyond South Asian consumers, the new storefront provides customers with access to ready-to-eat Indian meal kits and simplifies the shopping experience for millions of Indian food lovers...
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