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Giant Food Earns Top Score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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LANDOVER, Md., Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Giant Food, the leading greater Washington, D.C. regional grocery chain, proudly announced it has received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023 Corporate Equality Index, the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. Giant Food joins the ranks of over 545 major U.S. businesses that also earned top marks this year.

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  • LANDOVER, Md., Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Giant Food , the leading greater Washington, D.C. regional grocery chain, proudly announced it has received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023 Corporate Equality Index, the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.
  • Giant Food joins the ranks of over 545 major U.S. businesses that also earned top marks this year.
  • "Giant Food is extremely proud to have earned a score of 100 for the fifth consecutive year on the Corporate Equality Index for the practices we have established to foster and support a diverse and inclusive workplace for our LGBTQ+ team members," said Brian Wanner, Vice President of Human Resources at Giant Food.
  • Giant has consistently worked to implement and advance a range of programs, policies and practices to promote inclusivity and diversity.

Wicked Kitchen Hits the Bull's Eye with Target Stores for Nationwide Launch

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wicked Kitchen, the pioneering plant-based, flavor-forward food brand, announced today that its line of chef-crafted frozen entrees is now available nationwide in Target stores, the fourth largest national retailer in the U.S.

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  • Launching nationwide in Target stores and continuing rapid retail growth to include additional regional retail chains.
  • MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wicked Kitchen, the pioneering plant-based, flavor-forward food brand, announced today that its line of chef-crafted frozen entrees is now available nationwide in Target stores, the fourth largest national retailer in the U.S.
    "We're proud to have Wicked Kitchen now in Target as it's another step towards greater access to plant-based foods to consumers," said Pete Speranza, CEO, Wicked Kitchen.
  • The brand's rapid retail expansion includes nationwide retailers Kroger, Wal-Mart and 7-Eleven with its Good Catch brand sold in Whole Foods Market and Sprouts Farmers Market stores nationwide.
  • Wicked Kitchen new products launched in the U.S. this year include:
    Ready-to-Eat Stews: Tuscan Style White Bean Stew, Sweet Potato & 3 Bean Chili and Bourguignon

CAULIPOWER Triples Down With Largest-Ever Innovation Announcement, Sharing the Launch of A New Revolutionary Crust and Three New Premium-Topped Pizzas, While Disrupting the Snack Category With First-Of-A-Kind Pizza Bites

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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“While other brands stopped innovating during the pandemic, CAULIPOWER tripled down and today we announce the results of that decision.

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  • “While other brands stopped innovating during the pandemic, CAULIPOWER tripled down and today we announce the results of that decision.
  • We are entering into snacks, initiating long overdue product renovation to the $4bn snacking category.
  • We have created a first-ever pinsa-style pie with an airy, crispy crust made in Italy.
  • CAULIPOWER Pizza Bites are the FIRST and ONLY baked2 (never fried) cauliflower crust pizza bites and are available in two varieties: Four Cheese and Uncured Pepperoni.

Righteous Felon Craft Jerky Announces New Retail Partnerships For Its Bold, Adventurous Flavors

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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WEST CHESTER, Pa., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Righteous Felon Craft Jerky, named one of Real Simple and Food & Wine Magazine's best food gifts for 2023, announces new retailers that carry its bold, adventurous flavors, making it convenient for consumers to shop for their favorite varieties. The jerky is now available at 10,000+ locations nationwide. New retail partners include; Tractor Supply Company; Giant Foods,Wegmans, QuickChek, and Market Basket in the Northeast; Harris Teeter in the Southeast; and Black Rifle Coffee Outposts in the Southwest. Additional retailers will include Sprouts and World Market nationally and Costco stores in the Northeast in early November. Righteous Felon also launched on Thrive Market in October, the leading natural and organic online retailer.

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  • WEST CHESTER, Pa., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Righteous Felon Craft Jerky , named one of Real Simple and Food & Wine Magazine's best food gifts for 2023, announces new retailers that carry its bold, adventurous flavors, making it convenient for consumers to shop for their favorite varieties.
  • "We're thrilled about our continued growth and partnerships with retailers across the country to help introduce Righteous Felon to more carnivorous households," said CEO Brendan Cawley.
  • "We're thrilled about our continued growth and partnerships with retailers across the country to help introduce Righteous Felon to more carnivorous households," said CEO Brendan Cawley.
  • Righteous Felon Craft Jerky is one of the few jerky brands that sources exclusively American-raised beef.

WANDA joins the Collaboration on Equitable Health and receives funding to improve health outcomes in communities of color

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Friday, September 15, 2023
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The Collaboration for Equitable Health, backed by a substantial $25 million investment over four years, has a clear mission: to enhance health outcomes within marginalized communities, including Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian American, and Native American populations.

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  • The Collaboration for Equitable Health, backed by a substantial $25 million investment over four years, has a clear mission: to enhance health outcomes within marginalized communities, including Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian American, and Native American populations.
  • This initiative addresses leading causes of mortality in these communities, which include heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes.
  • The first step to improve health outcomes is to provide community resources and ensure that members of these communities have adequate access to these resources and care."
  • Furthermore, they will be part of a collective effort advocating for change to achieve health equity for all.

Giant Food Expands Flexible Rewards® Loyalty Program with Pharmacy Offerings

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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LANDOVER, Md., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Giant Food, the leading greater Washington, D.C. regional grocery chain, today announces that it is expanding its Giant Flexible Rewards® loyalty program to offer rewards in the pharmacy department. Now, Flexible Rewards members will earn points through eligible pharmacy transactions, including prescriptions and immunizations. The update makes Giant the first grocery retailer in the region to offer this level of valuable digital rewards for pharmacy transactions.

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  • LANDOVER, Md., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Giant Food , the leading greater Washington, D.C. regional grocery chain, today announces that it is expanding its Giant Flexible Rewards® loyalty program to offer rewards in the pharmacy department.
  • Program members will earn 100 Flexible Rewards points on every transaction that includes any eligible new prescription, prescription transfer, prescription refill and immunizations at a Giant Pharmacy.
  • "We're thrilled to now offer our pharmacy customers opportunities to earn and save with the Flexible Rewards program," said Ryan Draude, Director of Loyalty at Giant.
  • For more information on eligibility to earn points at Giant, or to enroll in Giant's Flexible Rewards program, visit https://giantfood.com/rewards .

Kerrygold Introduces New Cheese Snacks

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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EVANSTON, Ill., Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kerrygold, an international brand of Ornua, introduces new Kerrygold Cheese Snacks, ready-to-eat cheese sticks in a convenient and snackable format. Rolling onto store shelves across the U.S. now with eight sticks per pack, Kerrygold Cheese Snacks are gluten-free and a good source of protein, perfect for an instant snack, packed in a lunchbox for the kids, or arranged on a cheese board.

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  • EVANSTON, Ill., Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kerrygold, an international brand of Ornua, introduces new Kerrygold Cheese Snacks, ready-to-eat cheese sticks in a convenient and snackable format.
  • Rolling onto store shelves across the U.S. now with eight sticks per pack, Kerrygold Cheese Snacks are gluten-free and a good source of protein, perfect for an instant snack, packed in a lunchbox for the kids, or arranged on a cheese board.
  • "The Cheese Snacks range is an exciting addition to Kerrygold's cheese portfolio, as well as an entry into the ready-to-eat snack category," said Alexandra Vinci, Brand Manager at Kerrygold.
  • The milk from Kerrygold Irish grass-fed cows is rich in beta-carotene which gives Kerrygold Cheese Snacks their rich, natural, golden color.

Cava Foods, Inc., a Subsidiary of CAVA Group, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert for Undeclared Sesame in CAVA Spicy Hummus

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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Cava Foods, Inc., a subsidiary of CAVA Group, Inc. in Washington D.C., is issuing a voluntary recall of one lot of its packaged CAVA Spicy Hummus due to the potential for the product to contain undeclared sesame, which is a food allergen.

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  • Cava Foods, Inc., a subsidiary of CAVA Group, Inc. in Washington D.C., is issuing a voluntary recall of one lot of its packaged CAVA Spicy Hummus due to the potential for the product to contain undeclared sesame, which is a food allergen.
  • People who are allergic to sesame run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.
  • CAVA voluntarily initiated the recall after a single retail store notified the company that packaging lids for CAVA Spicy Labneh (which do not declare sesame as an ingredient) were applied to containers of Spicy Hummus, which contains sesame, a common allergen.
  • The wrong lid was applied to a limited number of Spicy Hummus containers by a third-party supplier.

NBA Superstar Chris Paul Joins Wicked Kitchen as Investor

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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MINNEAPOLIS, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As it continues unprecedented company growth to meet the demand for more flavorful plant-based foods, Wicked Kitchen, a 100% plant-based, flavor-forward global food brand, announces today that 10-time National Basketball Association All-Star Chris Paul has joined the Wicked team as an investor.

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  • Paul joins other high-profile celebrity investors in Wicked Kitchen such as actor and vegan advocate Woody Harrelson, media personality Paris Hilton, actor and musician Lance Bass and actress and activist Shailene Woodley.
  • To celebrate Paul's memoir release, Wicked Kitchen hosts a special giveaway with five autographed copies of Sixty-One along with Wicked Kitchen swag.
  • Wicked Kitchen acquired Current Foods last month and Paul then joined as a Wicked Kitchen investor.
  • Hundreds of recipes and innovative cooking techniques can be found at The Wicked Kitchen YouTube channel.

Dr. Praeger’s Launches a Brand-New Line of Feel-Good Fries Packed with a Full Serving of Vegetables

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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With this launch, the frozen food pioneer is bringing to market the only frozen fries that are packed with a full serving of vegetables, furthering its mission of making healthier living more delicious.

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  • With this launch, the frozen food pioneer is bringing to market the only frozen fries that are packed with a full serving of vegetables, furthering its mission of making healthier living more delicious.
  • “Our consumers trust Dr. Praeger’s to deliver delicious products made with clean ingredients and real vegetables,” said Joe Wilbeck, Brand Marketing Director, Dr. Praeger’s.
  • Veggie Fries come in two flavor varieties – California Veggie Fries and Cauliflower Broccoli Veggie Fries – and are Kosher, Certified Vegan, Certified Gluten Free, and Non-GMO Project Verified.
  • Veggie Fries are available now at select Target stores nationwide, as well as Giant Foods, Hannaford, Albertsons, and Giant Eagle.