Hummus

Hope Foods® Announces Plastic Neutral Certification Across Entire Product Line With Repurpose Global

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

SAN GABRIEL, Calif., March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today Hope Foods, one of the nation's leading premium plant-based dips and spreads brands, announces it is a Plastic Neutral Certified Product. Hope Foods has partnered with the world's leading Plastic Action Platform, rePurpose Global, to remove and properly process nature-bound plastic. rePurpose Global leads plastic recovery initiatives across five countries and three continents Hope Foods' participation includes a focus on an impact project in Chennai, India, co-processing multi-layered plastic (MLP) in order to offset the amount of plastic in use by Hope Foods. The partnership begins today as a first step in Hope Foods' long-term sustainability goals.

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  • Hope Foods has partnered with the world's leading Plastic Action Platform, rePurpose Global, to remove and properly process nature-bound plastic.
  • rePurpose Global leads plastic recovery initiatives across five countries and three continents Hope Foods' participation includes a focus on an impact project in Chennai, India, co-processing multi-layered plastic (MLP) in order to offset the amount of plastic in use by Hope Foods.
  • Hope Foods' partnership with rePurpose global seeks to achieve plastic neutrality through the recovery and ethical processing of as much nature-bound plastic used in the production of Hope Foods containers.
  • "Plastic neutral means that we recover as much plastic from nature as we use in our products and packaging through our new partnership with rePurpose Global," says Aubrea Alford, Marketing Manager at Hope Foods.

Cedar’s Foods Donates $100,000 to Help Feed Ukrainian Refugees

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Thursday, April 7, 2022

Cedars Foods , a Haverhill, Massachusetts-based company with national distribution of Hommus and Mediterranean products, has donated $100,000 to World Central Kitchen (WCK) to help feed Ukrainian refugees.

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  • Cedars Foods , a Haverhill, Massachusetts-based company with national distribution of Hommus and Mediterranean products, has donated $100,000 to World Central Kitchen (WCK) to help feed Ukrainian refugees.
  • Additionally, they are supporting local restaurants preparing meals in cities across Ukrainian including in Odessa, Lviv, and Kyiv.
  • At Cedars, we believe in the power of sharing better in the form of authentic, honest foods.
  • Cedars Foods commitment to doing better is stronger than ever and its platform of Know Better Hommus has become a launchpad for its social responsibility.

Mighty Sesame® Co. Introduces New Harissa Tahini, Whole Seed Squeeze-and-Serve Tahini

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022

BAYONNE, N.J., Feb. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mighty Sesame Co. , maker of all-natural, squeeze-and-serve tahini, introduces new Mighty Sesame Harissa Tahini, the first-ever harissa-flavored tahini on the market.

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  • BAYONNE, N.J., Feb. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mighty Sesame Co. , maker of all-natural, squeeze-and-serve tahini, introduces new Mighty Sesame Harissa Tahini, the first-ever harissa-flavored tahini on the market.
  • The Mighty Sesame Harissa is spicy and squeezable and joins the wildly popular Mighty Sesame Organic Squeezable Tahini and Mighty Sesame Whole Seed Tahini.
  • The Mighty Sesame Whole Seed Tahini sesame seeds are incredibly nutrient-rich with calcium, magnesium, zinc, and iron.
  • It is available in varieties such as Mighty Sesame Organic Squeezable Tahini and Mighty Sesame Original Whole Seed Tahini.

Sabra Names Joey Bergstein As President And CEO

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabra, maker of America's favorite hummus, announced Joey Bergstein will join the Company as President and Chief Executive Officer on July 8th.

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  • WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabra, maker of America's favorite hummus, announced Joey Bergstein will join the Company as President and Chief Executive Officer on July 8th.
  • Bergstein, who most recently served as CEO of Seventh Generation, is a purpose-driven, innovative, sustainable growth leader charged with furthering the Sabra vision as a leading plant-based food brand.
  • "Sabra's portfolio sits naturally at the intersection of better-for-you food and sustainability, two areas of personal passion," said Joey Bergstein, incoming Sabra CEO.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Joey to Sabra," said David Rader, Sabra Board Chair.

The OG Chickpea Makes A Comeback As Rōti Celebrates Hummus The Entire Month Of May

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Thursday, April 29, 2021

We want to share our love of hummus and intend on doing so the entire month of May.

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  • We want to share our love of hummus and intend on doing so the entire month of May.
  • Throughout the month of May, Rti will host pop-up Hummus Happy Hours, giving away free hummus and chips.
  • Once the Hummus Happy Hour is announced, run to Rti for a side of free hummus and chips or pita with purchase!\nDoorDash DashPassers rejoice!
  • For more information about Rti, visit www.Rti.com or follow on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-og-chickpea-makes-a-comeback...\n'

Fresh Cravings Launches New Hummus at Kroger Nationwide

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Fresh Cravings Hummus dips are made with high-quality ingredients like NON-GMO chickpeas, rich Chilean extra virgin olive oil, and savory tahini.

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  • Fresh Cravings Hummus dips are made with high-quality ingredients like NON-GMO chickpeas, rich Chilean extra virgin olive oil, and savory tahini.
  • Fresh Cravings Hummus dips are vegan, plant-based, kosher, and free of dairy and gluten.
  • "As a company committed to making healthy snacking more accessible, Fresh Cravings is incredibly proud to now offer our hummus line to Kroger shoppers.
  • Fresh Cravings Hummus in Classic and Roasted Red Pepper in the produce section of 2,000 Kroger and Kroger banner stores across the nation like City Market, Fry's, Fred Meyer, QFC, Ralph's, and more.

Sabra Health Care REIT Acquires a 100-Unit Senior Housing Facility and a Former Senior Housing Facility to be Converted to an Addiction Treatment Center

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. (Sabra) (Nasdaq: SBRA) today announced the acquisition of a 100-unit senior housing facility in Augusta, Georgia and a former senior housing facility in Gulf Breeze, Florida for an aggregate purchase price of $28.5 million.

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  • Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. (Sabra) (Nasdaq: SBRA) today announced the acquisition of a 100-unit senior housing facility in Augusta, Georgia and a former senior housing facility in Gulf Breeze, Florida for an aggregate purchase price of $28.5 million.
  • Simultaneously with the acquisition, Sabra entered into a management agreement with Claiborne Senior Living, the incumbent manager, to continue managing the property.
  • On March 15, 2021, Sabra completed the acquisition of a vacant senior housing facility located in Gulf Breeze, Florida.
  • Sabra will fund up to $3 million of construction cost to convert the facility into a 60-bed addiction treatment center.

Hope Foods® Debuts Zesty, New Avocado Lime Hummus To Take Summer Snacking To A Whole New Level

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Monday, March 22, 2021

BOULDER, Colo., March 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hope Foods , one of the nation's leading plant-based dips and spreads brands has released an exciting new hummus flavor ahead of summer: Avocado Lime.

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  • BOULDER, Colo., March 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hope Foods , one of the nation's leading plant-based dips and spreads brands has released an exciting new hummus flavor ahead of summer: Avocado Lime.
  • The fresh new flavor in Hope's hummus line joins other unique Hope Foods hummus flavors such as Sea Salt & Olive Oil, Thai Coconut Curry, and Black Garlic Hummus.
  • Hope Foods' Avocado Lime Hummus is made in small-batches using quality Organic Garbanzo Beans, Organic Hass Avocados, Organic Lime Juice, and Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, alongside other organic, natural ingredients.
  • "We're so excited to add this fresh, flavorful, non-spicy hummus to our line-up," says Nicole Pavlica, VP of Marketing and Innovation at Hope Foods.

Sabra Introduces Its First-Ever Plant-Based Snack Line For Kids

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021

WHITE PLAINS,N.Y., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabra , maker of America's favorite hummus, introduces a game-changing line of plant-based snacks for kids today.

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  • WHITE PLAINS,N.Y., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabra , maker of America's favorite hummus, introduces a game-changing line of plant-based snacks for kids today.
  • More than 70% of parents say their kids will try a new snack if dared to do so!
  • "Sabra Kids is a delicious snack and we're thrilled for families to taste for themselves in fact, we're daring them to try it."
  • Sabra Kids come in packs of three single-serve snacks and the products are plant-based, vegan, Kosher and made from non-GMO* ingredients.

Sabra Rooting for Guacamole, But Irked at "Today's Super Bowl Snack-It" Bracket Seeding for Hummus

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Friday, February 5, 2021

Sabra , maker of America's favorite hummus, is crying (plant-based) foul at the "Today Super Bowl Snack-It" Bracket, irked by the tournament's placement for the versatile plant-based dip.

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  • Sabra , maker of America's favorite hummus, is crying (plant-based) foul at the "Today Super Bowl Snack-It" Bracket, irked by the tournament's placement for the versatile plant-based dip.
  • Did dips get fair play from the Today "Super Bowl Snack-It" selection committee?
  • Sabra contends that while guacamole was appropriately seeded, hummus was shafted when paired with veggies, initially up against chicken wings.
  • While hummus and crudit are clearly a worthy combination, hummus also has a very strong record with other Game Day favorites including wings and nachos.