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'SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE' SCORES BEST FEATURE ANNIE ALONG WITH SIX OTHER CATEGORIES AT THE 51ST ANNIE AWARDS™

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Sunday, February 18, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Pictures Animation's Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse won Best Feature honors at the 51st Annie Awards™ celebration Saturday night on the campus of UCLA.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Pictures Animation's Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse won Best Feature honors at the 51st Annie Awards™ celebration Saturday night on the campus of UCLA.
  • Best Independent Feature was presented to Robot Dreams (Arcadia Motion Pictures).
  • Best Special Production was presented to Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie (Wildbrain Studios in association with Apple), Best Short Subject was presented to WAR IS OVER!
  • Best Character Animation – Feature went to The Boy and the Heron (Studio Ghibli Distributed by GKIDS) and Best Character Animation – Live Action was presented to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.

Hungryroot's Rapid Growth Continues: Company Reports $333M of Revenue and Over $9M of Profit in 2023

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hungryroot, the personal assistant for healthy living, announced its 2023 financial results today. The company grew a staggering 40% year-over-year to $333M in net revenue and generated over $9M in profit, demonstrating the value its unique model delivers.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hungryroot , the personal assistant for healthy living, announced its 2023 financial results today.
  • The company grew a staggering 40% year-over-year to $333M in net revenue and generated over $9M in profit, demonstrating the value its unique model delivers.
  • "This saves them time and stress, helps them accomplish health objectives, discover new foods, and save money by ordering out less and reducing food waste."
  • They also offer prepared meals, smoothies, shakes, juices, healthy snacks and sweets, and essential vitamins and supplements.

ANNIE AWARDS™ NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED TODAY!

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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BURBANK, Calif., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ASIFA-Hollywood announced nominations today for its 50th Annual Annie Awards™ recognizing the year's best in the field of animation. For a complete list of nominations, please visit www.annieawards.org/nominations. This year's ceremony is scheduled to return Live on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at UCLA's Royce Hall. Pre-reception and Red Carpet at 4:30 p.m., followed by the ceremony at 7 p.m., and after party immediately following the ceremony.

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  • BURBANK, Calif., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ASIFA-Hollywood announced nominations today for its 50th Annual Annie Awards™ recognizing the year's best in the field of animation.
  • This year's Best Animated Feature nominations include: Disney and Pixar's Turning Red (Pixar Animation Studios), Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (Netflix presents A Double Dare You!
  • "This is doubly true since this is the Annie Awards 50th year, our Golden Anniversary!
  • Created in 1972 by veteran voice talent June Foray, the Annie Awards™ have grown in scope and stature for five decades.

Stuffed Puffs® Unveils Must-Have Nostalgic Collab with Cinnamon Toast Crunch™

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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BETHLEHEM, Pa., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Stuffed Puffs® unveiled a tastebud-bursting snack experience like never before. Meet Stuffed Puffs Big Bites® Cinnamon Toast Crunch™ Filled Marshmallows! In partnership with General Mills and available exclusively at Walmart, this marks the first time these two favorites have been melded together for an irresistible, cinnamon cereal-coated delight.

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  • Meet Stuffed Puffs Big Bites Cinnamon Toast Crunch Filled Marshmallows!
  • We've taken the best part of eating cereal, the awesome Cinnamilk at the bottom of the bowl, packed that flavor into the center of a Stuffed Puffs, and coated them with crunchy crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch," said Mike Tierney, Founder & CEO of Stuffed Puffs.
  • Exclusively launching at Walmart, Stuffed Puffs Big Bites Cinnamon Toast Crunch Filled Marshmallow is their first-ever co-branded product, marking a huge milestone for the young brand.
  • To learn more about Stuffed Puffs and Cinnamon Toast Crunch, please visit www.stuffedpuffs.com and @stuffedpuffs on Instagram and TikTok.

General Mills Goes BIG with Smallest Cereal Yet, Reimagining Fan-Favorites as Minis

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Think big? Think again! Introducing General Mills' new itty-bitty innovation: Minis cereals! These teeny versions of fan favorites pack the crunchy, bowl-full of wonderful and sometimes colorful into an entirely new mini-fied breakfast experience with Trix, REESE'S PUFFS and Cinnamon Toast Crunch.

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  • Introducing General Mills' new itty-bitty innovation: Minis cereals!
  • REESE'S PUFFS Minis: New tiny design, same iconic Reese's peanut butter and chocolatey flavor rounding out each bite.
  • "Sometimes the best new innovation is the smallest one," said Mindy Murray, Sr. Marketing Communications Manager at General Mills.
  • Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, General Mills generated fiscal 2022 net sales of U.S. $19.0 billion.

Chartwells K12's New Smoothie Station Popping Up in More than 140 Schools Across the Nation

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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OAK BROOK, Ill., Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Between classes, sports, and seeing friends, students are always on the go and craving meals that can keep up with their busy school schedule. This fall, kids have a new way to fuel their day as Chartwells K12 introduces their Smoothie Station concept, featuring healthy wholesome drinkable breakfast, lunch, and snack options packed with fruits and dairy in more than a dozen flavor combinations. The Smoothie Station will launch in more than 140 schools beginning this month, including Flagstaff Unified School District (Ariz.), School Town of Munster (Ind.) and Poplar Bluff School District (Mo.).

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  • The Smoothie Station will launch in more than 140 schools beginning this month, including Flagstaff Unified School District (Ariz.), School Town of Munster (Ind.)
  • "With our new Smoothie Station concept, we took insights heard directly from students and created a way to offer a delicious, on-the-go meal to help kids power through their day."
  • Keeping on-trend with smoothie restaurants across the country, Chartwells' new Smoothie Station will offer a variety of flavor combinations for traditional smoothies as well as new smoothie bowls students can customize with different fruit and grain toppings.
  • Chartwells K12 is partnering with National Dairy Council, General Mills, and Hubert to launch the Smoothie Station concept.

General Mills Partners with Fetch Rewards to Launch New Brand Loyalty Program

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
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MADISON, Wis., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fetch Rewards, America's No. 1 consumer-rewards app, and General Mills today announced the launch of the Good Rewards loyalty program. An expansion of the companies' existing partnership and a first for General Mills, Good Rewards will provide members-only access to loyalty benefits and exclusive offers on the company's portfolio of more than 45 brands. Good Rewards is available in the Fetch app, which is free to download on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

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  • Good Rewards, available on the Fetch Rewards app, will provide shoppers benefits for any purchase of General Mills' product portfolio of 45+ brands
    MADISON, Wis., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fetch Rewards , America's No.
  • 1 consumer-rewards app, and General Mills today announced the launch of the Good Rewards loyalty program.
  • Good Rewards is available in the Fetch app, which is free to download on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store .
  • This partnership with Fetch Rewards will allow us to meet our consumers with personalized, digital-first experiences and rewards that best meet their own needs," said Doug Martin, General Mills Chief Brand and Disruptive Growth Officer.

50th ANNIE AWARDS CELEBRATION SET FOR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2023 UCLA - ROYCE HALL

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022
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The Annie Awards covers 37 categories and include Best Animated Feature, Best Animated Feature-Independent, Special Productions, Sponsored Films, Short Subjects, Student Films and Outstanding Individual Achievements, as well as the honorary Juried Awards.

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  • The Annie Awards covers 37 categories and include Best Animated Feature, Best Animated Feature-Independent, Special Productions, Sponsored Films, Short Subjects, Student Films and Outstanding Individual Achievements, as well as the honorary Juried Awards.
  • 50th Annie Awards LIVE Saturday, February 25, 2023
    Thanks to the generous support from this year's sponsors and advertisers: Platinum Level Cartoon Network Studios/Warner Bros.
  • Current initiatives include the Animation Archive, Animation Aid Foundation, animated film preservation, animation open source support, special events, screenings and of course, the annual Annie Awards.
  • Created in 1972 by veteran voice talent June Foray, the Annie Awards have grown in scope and stature for five decades.

Swiss Miss, Cinnamon Toast Crunch Debut New Cinnamilk Hot Drink Mix

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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CHICAGO, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Is the delectable, flavored milk at the end your favorite part of eating a bowl of cereal? If so, Swiss Miss®, a brand of Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG), has the beverage for you. The beloved hot cocoa maker is collaborating with General Mills Cinnamon Toast CrunchTM to introduce new Swiss Miss Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cinnamilk TM hot drink mix. In this new product, Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cinnadust TM and marshmallows combine with a creamy Swiss Miss base for a delicious beverage experience perfect for any occasion.

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  • The beloved hot cocoa maker is collaborating with General Mills Cinnamon Toast CrunchTM to introduce new Swiss Miss Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cinnamilk TM hot drink mix.
  • "Our new Swiss Miss Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cinnamilk hot drink mix is another delicious way for Swiss Miss to deliver happiness in a mug."
  • To prepare a serving of Swiss Miss Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cinnamilk, simply combine hot water with the creamy drink mix, and then stir in a second envelope full of Cinnadust and marshmallows.
  • The new Swiss Miss Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cinnamilk hot drink mix will be available in grocery stores, mass retailers and eCommerce outlets beginning in June, with a suggested retail price of $2.99.

Cinnamon Toast Crunch™ Creamy Cinnamon Spread Launching This Month

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Monday, March 21, 2022
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PARSIPPANY, N.J., March 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- B&G Foods announced today the launch of Cinnamon Toast Crunch™ Creamy Cinnamon Spread, the first opportunity for consumers to spread, swirl and drizzle the flavor of the beloved cereal on just about anything. The new creamy spread, which comes on the heels of the successful launch of Cinnamon Toast Crunch™ Cinnadust™ Seasoning Blend in 2020, will be available nationwide this month.

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  • The new creamy spread, which comes on the heels of the successful launch of Cinnamon Toast CrunchCinnadustSeasoning Blend in 2020, will be available nationwide this month.
  • Cinnamon Toast Crunch Creamy Cinnamon Spread captures the unmistakable essence of a bowl of Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal in a brand-new way.
  • "We were so thrilled with the overwhelming excitement that Cinnamon Toast Crunch fans had for B&G Foods' launch of Cinnamon Toast CrunchCinnadustSeasoning Blend in 2020," said Astrid Perez Martin, Sr.
  • For more information on the release of Cinnamon Toast Crunch Creamy Cinnamon Spread, including unique and fun recipe ideas, please visit: www.ctcspread.com .