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Enrich Foods’ “Climate Friendly” Rice Named NEXTY Award Finalist: The First Consumer Product Funded by USDA’s Climate-Smart Commodities Is Now Available to US Households.

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Friday, February 23, 2024

This is the first consumer product funded by USDA’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities initiative to hit store shelves, and has broad applications across American agriculture.

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  • This is the first consumer product funded by USDA’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities initiative to hit store shelves, and has broad applications across American agriculture.
  • Grown and produced in America’s heartland, climate-friendly rice represents a game-changing advance in sustainable farming—from funding to field to shelf to plate.
  • Learn more about Great River Milling Long Grain White Rice and Long Grain Brown Rice at Expo West (Booth #4790).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240223997050/en/
    Enrich Foods’ Climate-Friendly Rice Named NEXTY Award Finalist.

SOMOS Launches in Target Nationwide with Two Exclusive Burrito Bowl Kits Bringing Timesaving Mexican Meal Solutions to 1,800+ Stores

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SOMOS, the Mexican food brand that brings vibrant heritage and real Mexican flavors to ready-to-eat foods, will roll out in all 1,800+ Target locations nationwide beginning this month. SOMOS launches in Target with two Target-exclusive Burrito Bowl Kits, designed to deliver two servings of protein-packed, plant-based Mexican meals in under five minutes. SOMOS will also bring several products within their existing portfolio to Target shelves including rices, beans, veggie sides, and their newest product, Salsa Macha, the "Mexican chili crisp" condiment. SOMOS' launch into Target furthers the Mexican-led brand's mission to make it easier than ever to prioritize "we time" over cook time with crowd-pleasing, homemade Mexican meals that bridge the gap between convenience and flavor. With a growing portfolio of 23 complementary products – all of which are ready to serve in five minutes or less – SOMOS helps Americans cut down on time spent at the kitchen counter, giving people time back with their families and friends around the table. 

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  • SOMOS launches in Target with two Target-exclusive Burrito Bowl Kits, designed to deliver two servings of protein-packed, plant-based Mexican meals in under five minutes.
  • SOMOS will also bring several products within their existing portfolio to Target shelves including rices, beans, veggie sides, and their newest product, Salsa Macha, the "Mexican chili crisp" condiment.
  • Our Burrito Bowl Kits are the perfect solution to help people get comfortable cooking delicious Mexican food that showcases the richness of Mexican cuisine without spending hours in the kitchen."
  • In addition to the Burrito Bowl Kits, Target will offer seven individual and complementary SOMOS products that can be found in-store as well as on target.com :

SOMOS Debuts Salsa Macha, Shaking Up the Chili Crisp Category with a Classic Mexican Condiment

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SOMOS, the Mexican food brand that brings vibrant heritage and real Mexican flavors to ready-to-eat foods, adds two varieties of Salsa Macha to its diverse and growing portfolio: Salsa Macha with Nuts & Seeds and Salsa Macha with Mango & Pineapple. SOMOS' Salsa Macha line brings the treasured "Mexican chili crisp" to kitchens and shelves across the U.S. at scale for the first time. Adapted from the decades-old family recipe of SOMOS Co-Founder and Head of Product Rodrigo Zuloaga, SOMOS' Salsa Macha products deliver notably complex flavor profiles with a distinct crunch and balanced levels of heat. Perfected over three years of development that began prior to SOMOS' 2021 launch, these condiments speak to the company's commitment to providing consumers with high-quality and trustworthy flavor solutions requiring minimal effort on the part of the consumer. In keeping with this ethos, SOMOS' Salsa Macha is meant to be drizzled on just about any dish for an instant upgrade.

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  • SOMOS' Salsa Macha line brings the treasured "Mexican chili crisp" to kitchens and shelves across the U.S. at scale for the first time.
  • In keeping with this ethos, SOMOS' Salsa Macha is meant to be drizzled on just about any dish for an instant upgrade.
  • SOMOS' version with mango and pineapple, while not traditional salsa macha ingredients, are common fruits used in many types of Mexican cuisine.
  • SOMOS' Salsa Macha is available in Whole Foods Market locations nationwide and online at eatsomos.com , followed by additional retailers this fall for $9.49.

The Week in Press Releases: 12 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, May 5, 2023

NEW YORK, May 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • NEW YORK, May 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire.
  • To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.
  • The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story.
  • Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.

CHIPOTLE LAUNCHES FIVE-DAY CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION FOR FIRST TIMERS AND FANS ON PARTIFUL, PLUS EXTENDS $0 DELIVERY FEE OFFER

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Monday, May 1, 2023

Chipotle is also tapping into Gen Z's new favorite events platform, Partiful, to help fans celebrate Cinco de Mayo with friends who are newcomers to its real, craveable food.

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  • Chipotle is also tapping into Gen Z's new favorite events platform, Partiful, to help fans celebrate Cinco de Mayo with friends who are newcomers to its real, craveable food.
  • From May 1 through May 5, create an event on Partiful and invite friends who have never tried Chipotle.
  • Invite Chipotle to the event by direct messaging @Chipotle on Instagram with a link to the Partiful event.
  • Codes valid at participating Chipotle restaurants in the U.S. or CAN on orders via Chipotle website or Chipotle app.

SOMOS Takes Mexico's Beloved Esquites Flavors to Ready-to-Eat Street Corn Rice, Launching in Whole Foods Nationwide

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SOMOS, the Mexican food brand dedicated to bringing fun and ease to weeknight meals, delivers the flavors of Mexico's beloved esquites to Americans nationwide with the launch of Mexican Street Corn White Rice. Inspired by the childhood obsessions of SOMOS founders Daniel Lubetzky, Miguel Leal, and Rodrigo Zuloaga, SOMOS' plant-based Mexican Street Corn White Rice combines the fire-roasted charred corn of esquites with long-grain white rice and Aztec spices, like epazote and chile de arbol, taking rice from an overlooked side dish to the main event. SOMOS' Mexican Street Corn White Rice is meant to be enjoyed to fit their customer's needs – from dressed and served with fixings and sides for a weeknight dinner to right out of the bag on your couch or desk.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SOMOS , the Mexican food brand dedicated to bringing fun and ease to weeknight meals, delivers the flavors of Mexico's beloved esquites to Americans nationwide with the launch of Mexican Street Corn White Rice.
  • SOMOS' Mexican Street Corn White Rice is arriving just as the brand debuts in 500 Whole Foods Market locations nationwide, making it easier than ever to prioritize "we time" over cook time and put together a crowd-pleasing Mexican meal sourced entirely from one aisle.
  • As is the case with all SOMOS foods, Mexican Street Corn White Rice ingredients are plant-based, non-GMO, and grown in Mexico.
  • In addition to being available at Whole Foods Market in April, additional retailers carrying SOMOS Mexican Street Corn White Rice include Sprouts Farmers Market, H-E-B, and online retailer Hungryroot.

CHIPOTLE INSPIRES FANS TO MAINTAIN NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS WITH NEW AUGMENTED REALITY EXPERIENCE ON SNAPCHAT AND LIFESTYLE BOWLS

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

The brand is also launching a wellness-inspired AR Lens on Snapchat to encourage fans to maintain healthy habits, plus it will reward 100,000 fans who participate with free guac.

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  • The brand is also launching a wellness-inspired AR Lens on Snapchat to encourage fans to maintain healthy habits, plus it will reward 100,000 fans who participate with free guac.
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    Chipotle is meeting guests where they are in their daily routines with a new lineup of Lifestyle Bowls designed to make healthy habits convenient and delicious.
  • "We created seven new Lifestyle Bowls that embrace Gen Z and Millennials' modern interpretation of wellbeing," said Chris Brandt, Chief Marketing Officer, Chipotle.
  • Chipotle is helping fans sustain healthy habits in 2023 with a wellness-oriented augmented reality experience.

Success® Rice Announces Recipe Contest

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Monday, August 1, 2022

HOUSTON, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Riviana Foods Inc., America's leading rice company, announced today the Success® Rice Share Your Success Recipe Contest. Success Rice wants to see and share the amazing meals its consumers make using its products. Whether these recipes are enjoyed with family,  friends, or co-workers, or prepared for breakfast, lunch or dinner, Success Rice wants to see what creativity consumers cook up using the following products: White Rice, Brown Rice, Quinoa, Jasmine Rice, Basmati Rice or the new Success Garden & GrainsTM Blends.

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  • Grand Prize Recipe to win $2,500, Runner-Up Recipe to win $500
    HOUSTON, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Riviana Foods Inc. , America's leading rice company, announced today the Success Rice Share Your Success Recipe Contest.
  • Whether these recipes are enjoyed with family, friends, or co-workers, or prepared for breakfast, lunch or dinner, Success Rice wants to see what creativity consumers cook up using the following products: White Rice, Brown Rice, Quinoa, Jasmine Rice, Basmati Rice or the new Success Garden & GrainsTM Blends.
  • "The brand has always served up recipe inspiration for its consumers and now with the Success Rice Share Your Success Recipe Contest, we'll be able to see and share what inventive and flavorful meals our at-home cooks come up with for their family and friends."
  • The Success product line includes traditional White Rice, Whole Grain Brown Rice, protein-packed Quinoa and aromatic rice varieties such as Thai Jasmine and Basmati Rice, as well as Success Garden & Grains Blends.

Power Team from KIND Snacks Launches SOMOS to Replace Fluorescent Yellow Hard-Shell Tortillas with Food from the Heart of Mexico

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

With their new brand SOMOS , KIND Snacks Founder Daniel Lubetzky, former KIND CMO Miguel Leal, and former KIND Head of Product Innovation Rodrigo Zuloaga, want to transform American kitchens into real Mexican cocinas filled with delicious, easy-to-make food from the heart of Mexico.

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  • With their new brand SOMOS , KIND Snacks Founder Daniel Lubetzky, former KIND CMO Miguel Leal, and former KIND Head of Product Innovation Rodrigo Zuloaga, want to transform American kitchens into real Mexican cocinas filled with delicious, easy-to-make food from the heart of Mexico.
  • SOMOS Founder & Executive Chairman and KIND Snacks Founder Daniel Lubetzky explains, "Until now, Americans have had to dine out to enjoy a real Mexican meal.
  • At home, options have been limited to foods that don't actually exist in Mexico like fluorescent molded hard-shell yellow corn tortillas.
  • Following its commitment to connecting American tables to food straight from the heart of Mexico, SOMOS is produced entirely in Mexico and sources the majority of its ingredients from local Mexican family farms.

Riviana Launches Success Garden & Grains™ Blends

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

Success Garden & Grains Blends are available in two varieties: White Rice, Black Beans, Corn & Bell Peppers and White Rice, Peas, Carrot & Red Bell Peppers.

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  • Success Garden & Grains Blends are available in two varieties: White Rice, Black Beans, Corn & Bell Peppers and White Rice, Peas, Carrot & Red Bell Peppers.
  • Packaged in two pre-portioned, BPA-free boil-in-bags, Success Garden & Grains Blends are ready in just 10 minutes and offer a no measure, no mess solution to cooking.
  • In June, Success Garden & Grains Blends began rolling out in select markets throughout the Northeast and Southeast regions of the U.S. Consumers can purchase Success Garden & Grains Blends at grocery stores, including Publix, Hannaford and Big Y, and can find the nearest stores to them by visiting https://successrice.com/where-to-buy .
  • To learn more about Success Garden & Grains Blends or for additional recipe ideas, visit www.successgardengrains.com .