Veggies

ACTUAL VEGGIES® CONTINUES TRAJECTORY OF EXCEPTIONAL GROWTH AND EXPANDS INTO WHOLE FOODS MARKET STORES NATIONWIDE

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

NEW YORK, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Actual Veggies®, the chef-crafted, veggie-packed burger brand made with wholesome plant-only ingredients and spices, is solidifying itself as a frontrunner in reshaping the plant-based protein industry. Building upon its impressive growth trajectory and brand refresh, Actual Veggies is announcing its launch of its latest frozen innovations—Black Bean Veggie Burger and Super Greens Veggie Burger—at select Whole Foods Market stores nationwide.

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  • Building upon its impressive growth trajectory and brand refresh, Actual Veggies is announcing its launch of its latest frozen innovations—Black Bean Veggie Burger and Super Greens Veggie Burger—at select Whole Foods Market stores nationwide.
  • Consistently doubling its revenue annually, Actual Veggies has caught the attention of notable investors raising $5 million in funding to date.
  • "Our nationwide launch at Whole Foods Market stores is a significant milestone in our journey and an integral part of Actual Veggies' mission," said Jason Rosenbaum, Co-Founder of Actual Veggies.
  • Actual Veggies' new 4-pack of veggie burgers will be available in the freezer aisle at select Whole Foods Market stores nationwide.

Kellogg Company's Vitamin D Petition Accepted by FDA

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Monday, January 9, 2023

BATTLE CREEK, Mich., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a petition from Kellogg Company, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced increases to the fortification levels of Vitamin D allowed within the cereal category and now allows fortification of Vitamin D in grain-based bars.

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  • BATTLE CREEK, Mich., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a petition from Kellogg Company, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced increases to the fortification levels of Vitamin D allowed within the cereal category and now allows fortification of Vitamin D in grain-based bars.
  • Seeing an opportunity to help improve public health through food, Kellogg petitioned the FDA to review fortification regulations for cereals and grain-based bars with Vitamin D, a nutrient of concern among Americans.
  • "Kellogg fortified cereals and milk have long been a delicious and affordable way to get Vitamin D," says Nigel Hughes, Kellogg Company's SVP, Global R&D and Innovation.
  • In addition to fortifying foods with Vitamin D, Kellogg is also innovating new foods leveraging inherent sources of the nutrient.

B&G Foods Acquires Frozen Vegetable Manufacturing Operations of Growers Express

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Thursday, May 5, 2022

B&G Foods, Inc. (NYSE: BGS) announced that effective today it has acquired the frozen vegetable manufacturing operations of Growers Express, LLC.

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  • B&G Foods, Inc. (NYSE: BGS) announced that effective today it has acquired the frozen vegetable manufacturing operations of Growers Express, LLC.
  • Growers Express is an industry innovator which manufactures, produces, packages and sells frozen vegetable products, primarily Green GiantRiced Veggies and Green Giant Veggie Spirals.
  • By increasing the variety and volume of Green Giant frozen vegetable products produced at internal manufacturing facilities, we expect to reduce inefficiencies, reduce costs and reduce supply chain risk for certain Green Giant frozen products.
  • Growers Express has been an important partner of B&G Foods for a number of years and we thank them for their partnership, stated Casey Keller, President and Chief Executive Officer of B&G Foods.

VeggieTales® Episodes to Stream on Minno through Partnership with Big Idea/NBCUniversal Global Distribution

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Release dates are as follows:

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  • Release dates are as follows:
    11 episodes focused on the Fruit of the Spirit added to Minno's 50+ episode catalogue.
  • "We are excited to bring these additional VeggieTalesepisodes to our Minno Members and help families discover new VeggieTales," says Erick Goss, CEO and co-founder of Minno.
  • The additional episodes will be supported by companion activity guides developed in collaboration with the VeggieTalesand Minno teams.
  • The Minno app, available on all platforms, includes more than 2,600 episodes in 125 shows, including 100 original "5 Minute Family Devotionals."

Veggie-Only Burger Brand, Actual Veggies, Continues Rapid Retail Expansion and Adds High Profile Investors

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022

Actual Veggies is the one veggie burger on the market that consumers can look at and know exactly what ingredients they're eating and feel good about it," says Jason Rosenbaum, co-founder of Actual Veggies.

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  • Actual Veggies is the one veggie burger on the market that consumers can look at and know exactly what ingredients they're eating and feel good about it," says Jason Rosenbaum, co-founder of Actual Veggies.
  • This rapid expansion is largely due to an increase in health concerns by the population, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic (PRNewswire.com).
  • Actual Veggies is also launching their new product, The Actual Breakfast Burger, in early 2022.
  • The brand now offers four delicious variations of veggie-only burgers, including The Actual Black Burger, The Actual Green Burger, The Actual Orange Burger, and The Actual Purple Burger.

Actual Veggies Plant-Based Burgers Launch on ShopVejii.com

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Actual Veggies created its burger patties with the goal of offering a healthier alternative to traditional burgers, beyond the imitation meats and veggie burgers that Actual Veggies' founder saw in grocery aisles that he felt were either highly processed, frozen, bland or loaded with preservatives.

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  • Actual Veggies created its burger patties with the goal of offering a healthier alternative to traditional burgers, beyond the imitation meats and veggie burgers that Actual Veggies' founder saw in grocery aisles that he felt were either highly processed, frozen, bland or loaded with preservatives.
  • Actual Veggies patties are pound, thick-cut, and filled with wholesome, plant-only ingredients that are vibrant, beautiful, and delicious.
  • "At Actual Veggies' we are committed to simple, clean ingredients and no science projects or processing.
  • We're reducing environmental strain while also making tasty food options that are convenient and healthy too," says Jason Rosenbaum, Actual Veggies CEO.

Veterinary Emergency Group Announces Its Third Round of Funding With $100 Million in Financing Co-Led by D1 Capital Partners and Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC and Supported by Durable Capital Partners LP

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG), the worlds veterinary emergency company that helps people and their pets when they need it most, announced a $100 million financing round co-led by D1 Capital Partners and Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC, and supported by Durable Capital Partners LP.

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  • Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG), the worlds veterinary emergency company that helps people and their pets when they need it most, announced a $100 million financing round co-led by D1 Capital Partners and Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC, and supported by Durable Capital Partners LP.
  • This capital, expertise and network will continue to encourage our entrepreneurial spirit as we change the face of veterinary emergency medicine against multi-billion dollar corporate entities.
  • "We proudly partnered with Veterinary Emergency Group in 2017, when VEG had two hospitals, fewer than twenty employees, and a bold vision.
  • Durable Capital Partners LP (Durable) is an investment manager focused on companies that have the potential to compound over time.

Actual Veggies Raises $2.3M from Investors to Expand Veggie-Only CPG Startup

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Combined with its previous funding round from Big Idea Ventures and angel contributions, Actual Veggies has secured $2.8M in funding to date.

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  • Combined with its previous funding round from Big Idea Ventures and angel contributions, Actual Veggies has secured $2.8M in funding to date.
  • We are humbled by our new partners shared excitement and look forward to building off our success to further scale Actual Veggies.
  • Actual Veggies is a portfolio company of Big Idea Ventures , an investor in up-and-coming food and agricultural companies.
  • Actual Veggies can be found at Sprouts Farmers Market, HungryRoot, Imperfect Foods, FreshDirect, Sunbasket, and online at www.actualveggies.com .

Plant-Based Innovator Veggie Grill Launches Más Veggies Taqueria, Adding Vegan Mexican Food To The Growing Virtual Trend

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Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Mexican food is a hugely popular menu choice in the U.S., and there is a lack of dedicated plant-based Mexican offerings.

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  • Mexican food is a hugely popular menu choice in the U.S., and there is a lack of dedicated plant-based Mexican offerings.
  • The virtual Ms Veggies Taqueria helps accelerate the plant-based movement while leveraging existing Veggie Grill kitchens nationwide."
  • Created by Veggie Grill, the largest plant-based restaurant group in the U.S, Ms Veggies Taqueria is a delivery-only plant-based Mexican food kitchen, crafting food that is good for our lives and our future.
  • Ms Veggies Taqueria will operate out of Veggie Grill's locations in California, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon, and Washington, furthering Veggie Grill's mission to satisfy, empower, and fulfill guests with plant-based food.

Plant-Based Goodness: Veggies Made Great Debuts New Frittatas Made With Beyond Meat®!

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Monday, October 5, 2020

Like all Veggies Made Great products, which include Muffins, Veggie Cakes and Frittatas, the new Frittata flavors showcase veggies as the first ingredient.

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  • Like all Veggies Made Great products, which include Muffins, Veggie Cakes and Frittatas, the new Frittata flavors showcase veggies as the first ingredient.
  • The new Veggies Made Great Frittatas made with Beyond Meat make it easy for consumers and their families to find new and delicious ways to eat more veggies.
  • "This marks the first-ever Veggies Made Great partnership, a collaboration that brings together the future of protein: plant-based meat and veggie-packed, plant-forward products," says Elliot Huss, CEOof Veggies Made Great.
  • Since 2008, Veggies Made Great has raised the bar in healthy foods by delivering surprisingly delicious veggie-rich foods.