Naturally Fresh Launches Hooters® Dressings For Supermarkets
Date Posted: 12-30-09
Naturally Fresh, Inc, manufacturer of Naturally Fresh® Dressings, Sauces, and Dips has announced that they have signed a licensing agreement with Hooters of America to manufacture Hooters® salad dressings to be sold in retail supermarkets.
The variety will initially include Hooters® Bleu Cheese and Ranch dressings and will be offered in 12oz jars as the rest of the Naturally Fresh® dressings are packaged. The dressings will be merchandised in the refrigerated produce section of supermarkets.
“Many restaurant branded products are now being offered in retail stores,” said Mike White, Sr. Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Naturally Fresh. “Hooters is one of the most recognizable brand names in the world. We plan on this being the first of many signature restaurant branded products that we bring to the retail market. This will help to increase consumer awareness of the refrigerated dressings category in produce departments.”
About Hooters
Hooters was founded in 1983 and has since grown to be a well known international brand. There are currently over 450 locations spread across 43 U.S. states and 26 different countries. Hooters was ranked 45th in Restaurants and Institutions magazine’s top 400 restaurant chain concepts in America based on 2008 sales. The restaurant chain is also involved in many charitable initiatives. The Hooters Community Endowment Fund is the 9th largest corporate endowment fund in Georgia and has contributed over $8 million to local and national charities.
About Naturally Fresh
Founded in 1966 as Eastern Foods, Naturally Fresh has grown to be one of the top four refrigerated salad dressings in the United States. The brand is the number one selling refrigerated dressing in much of the Southeastern region. Naturally Fresh is well known for its line of all natural, preservative free dressings merchandised in mason jars in the produce departments of supermarkets. The company also manufactures dressings, sauces and dips for a number of different restaurants and institutions. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, GA and has distribution centers across the nation. For more information about the company, visit their website at www.naturallyfresh.com. Look for Naturally Fresh® products in your favorite supermarket or local restaurants.
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Contact: Marketing Department
Naturally Fresh, Inc.
404)765-9000
The variety will initially include Hooters® Bleu Cheese and Ranch dressings and will be offered in 12oz jars as the rest of the Naturally Fresh® dressings are packaged. The dressings will be merchandised in the refrigerated produce section of supermarkets.
“Many restaurant branded products are now being offered in retail stores,” said Mike White, Sr. Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Naturally Fresh. “Hooters is one of the most recognizable brand names in the world. We plan on this being the first of many signature restaurant branded products that we bring to the retail market. This will help to increase consumer awareness of the refrigerated dressings category in produce departments.”
About Hooters
Hooters was founded in 1983 and has since grown to be a well known international brand. There are currently over 450 locations spread across 43 U.S. states and 26 different countries. Hooters was ranked 45th in Restaurants and Institutions magazine’s top 400 restaurant chain concepts in America based on 2008 sales. The restaurant chain is also involved in many charitable initiatives. The Hooters Community Endowment Fund is the 9th largest corporate endowment fund in Georgia and has contributed over $8 million to local and national charities.
About Naturally Fresh
Founded in 1966 as Eastern Foods, Naturally Fresh has grown to be one of the top four refrigerated salad dressings in the United States. The brand is the number one selling refrigerated dressing in much of the Southeastern region. Naturally Fresh is well known for its line of all natural, preservative free dressings merchandised in mason jars in the produce departments of supermarkets. The company also manufactures dressings, sauces and dips for a number of different restaurants and institutions. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, GA and has distribution centers across the nation. For more information about the company, visit their website at www.naturallyfresh.com. Look for Naturally Fresh® products in your favorite supermarket or local restaurants.
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Contact: Marketing Department
Naturally Fresh, Inc.
404)765-9000
Naturally Fresh Announces New Summer Product Launch
Date Posted: 05-18-09
Naturally Fresh has expanded its line of products to include seven new items. The product launch includes an entire line of unique Vinaigrettes. In addition, Naturally Fresh is launching a Classic Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing and a Yogurt Ranch dressing – both extensions of existing product lines.
The new vinaigrettes are being marketed as Naturally Fresh® Fresh & Lite Vinaigrettes. The varieties include Chianti Red Wine Vinaigrette, Citrus Orange Poppy Vinaigrette, Mango Ginger Vinaigrette, White Balsamic with Citrus Vinaigrette, and Pomegranate Mixed Berry Vinaigrette. The new Fresh & Lite Vinaigrette line is packaged in a tall 12oz bottle to differentiate from the existing Naturally Fresh® mason jars. The varieties are unique to the refrigerated salad dressing category and can be used for multiple applications.
The Classic Balsamic Vinaigrette is a bold, full flavored Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing. The dressing is made with real Balsamic Vinegar and added parmesan cheese. Naturally Fresh currently offers a Fat Free Balsamic Vinaigrette – the new product was developed to appeal to those customers looking for a full bodied Balsamic dressing.
The Yogurt Ranch dressing is a line extension of the existing line of Naturally Fresh® Ranch dressings. It utilizes a yogurt base to offer consumers significant nutritional benefits. The product contains only 50 calories per two tablespoon serving and contains only 4.5 grams of fat per serving.
All seven new varieties are merchandised in the refrigerated produce section with the other Naturally Fresh® dressings. The suggested retail price for all items is $3.39, however this will vary by region and retailer.
The initial reaction to the new dressing recipes has also developed some interest in the foodservice arena. The Classic Balsamic Vinaigrette and Chianti Red Wine Vinaigrette have already been packaged in bulk sizes and will be served on salads in several different restaurants.
Naturally Fresh is the manufacturer of Naturally Fresh® dressings, dips, and sauces and Jackaroo® Meat Sauce. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, GA and has distribution centers across the nation. For more information about the company, visit their website at www.naturallyfresh.com. Look for Naturally Fresh® products in your favorite supermarket or local restaurants.
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Contact: Marketing Department
Naturally Fresh, Inc.
404)765-9000
The new vinaigrettes are being marketed as Naturally Fresh® Fresh & Lite Vinaigrettes. The varieties include Chianti Red Wine Vinaigrette, Citrus Orange Poppy Vinaigrette, Mango Ginger Vinaigrette, White Balsamic with Citrus Vinaigrette, and Pomegranate Mixed Berry Vinaigrette. The new Fresh & Lite Vinaigrette line is packaged in a tall 12oz bottle to differentiate from the existing Naturally Fresh® mason jars. The varieties are unique to the refrigerated salad dressing category and can be used for multiple applications.
The Classic Balsamic Vinaigrette is a bold, full flavored Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing. The dressing is made with real Balsamic Vinegar and added parmesan cheese. Naturally Fresh currently offers a Fat Free Balsamic Vinaigrette – the new product was developed to appeal to those customers looking for a full bodied Balsamic dressing.
The Yogurt Ranch dressing is a line extension of the existing line of Naturally Fresh® Ranch dressings. It utilizes a yogurt base to offer consumers significant nutritional benefits. The product contains only 50 calories per two tablespoon serving and contains only 4.5 grams of fat per serving.
All seven new varieties are merchandised in the refrigerated produce section with the other Naturally Fresh® dressings. The suggested retail price for all items is $3.39, however this will vary by region and retailer.
The initial reaction to the new dressing recipes has also developed some interest in the foodservice arena. The Classic Balsamic Vinaigrette and Chianti Red Wine Vinaigrette have already been packaged in bulk sizes and will be served on salads in several different restaurants.
Naturally Fresh is the manufacturer of Naturally Fresh® dressings, dips, and sauces and Jackaroo® Meat Sauce. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, GA and has distribution centers across the nation. For more information about the company, visit their website at www.naturallyfresh.com. Look for Naturally Fresh® products in your favorite supermarket or local restaurants.
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Contact: Marketing Department
Naturally Fresh, Inc.
404)765-9000
Naturally Fresh Florida Expansion Complete
Date Posted: 03-03-09
Naturally Fresh, Inc. announced that its new distribution facility in Florida is now open. Due to tremendous increase in sales volume and customer growth, the Atlanta-based manufacturer of Naturally Fresh® Dressings, Sauces, and Dips purchased a 10 acre site for a distribution center in Sanford, FL, north of Orlando.
The new distribution center is a 31,000 square foot building. The facility will service a customer base that spans from North Central to Southern Florida.
“We are pleased to have the opportunity to demonstrate that even during a recession, growth and expansion are still possible,” said Naturally Fresh President and Chief Operating Officer Jerry Greene. Construction of the new facility was completed by McKee Construction, a Florida based Construction Company.
Currently, Naturally Fresh operates 22 branch distribution centers across the United States including facilities in Jacksonville and Fort Lauderdale. The company’s other branches are in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California, Washington and Colorado.
A privately held company, Naturally Fresh has been in operation since 1966. The company’s Naturally Fresh® line of dressings, sauces and dips can be found in supermarkets and restaurants. Naturally Fresh products are also sold through food service distributors and grocery wholesalers.
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Contact: Marketing Department
Naturally Fresh, Inc.
404)765-9000
The new distribution center is a 31,000 square foot building. The facility will service a customer base that spans from North Central to Southern Florida.
“We are pleased to have the opportunity to demonstrate that even during a recession, growth and expansion are still possible,” said Naturally Fresh President and Chief Operating Officer Jerry Greene. Construction of the new facility was completed by McKee Construction, a Florida based Construction Company.
Currently, Naturally Fresh operates 22 branch distribution centers across the United States including facilities in Jacksonville and Fort Lauderdale. The company’s other branches are in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California, Washington and Colorado.
A privately held company, Naturally Fresh has been in operation since 1966. The company’s Naturally Fresh® line of dressings, sauces and dips can be found in supermarkets and restaurants. Naturally Fresh products are also sold through food service distributors and grocery wholesalers.
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Contact: Marketing Department
Naturally Fresh, Inc.
404)765-9000
Naturally Fresh Expands into Salad Topping Category
Date Posted: 10-29-08
Naturally Fresh has expanded its brand into the Salad Topping category. The brand extension includes four varieties of all natural Pecan and Almond blends and will be merchandised in the produce section near their refrigerated salad dressings.
The new varieties were developed to complement their existing line of products and to further strengthen the Naturally Fresh brand name in the grocery store. The new line includes Roasted Pecan and Almond Pieces, Roasted and Glazed Pecan Pieces, Glazed Almond and Pecan Pieces, and Nuts & Fruit Mix which consists of Roasted Pecan and Almond Pieces, dried cranberries, raisins, and golden raisins.
Naturally Fresh™ Salad Toppings are all natural products and contain no trans fats or cholesterol. In addition, they utilize sea salt and organic oils to help reduce the amount of sodium. Each variety is packaged in a 3.5oz resealable bag and features a unique recipe application on the back. The new line was launched in October of 2008 and is now available in supermarkets. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price is $2.99.
Naturally Fresh is the manufacturer of Naturally Fresh® dressings, dips, and sauces and Jackaroo® Meat Sauce. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, GA and has distribution centers across the nation. For more information about the company, visit their website at www.naturallyfresh.com. Look for Naturally Fresh® products in your favorite supermarket or local restaurants.
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Contact: Marketing Department
Naturally Fresh, Inc.
404)765-9000
The new varieties were developed to complement their existing line of products and to further strengthen the Naturally Fresh brand name in the grocery store. The new line includes Roasted Pecan and Almond Pieces, Roasted and Glazed Pecan Pieces, Glazed Almond and Pecan Pieces, and Nuts & Fruit Mix which consists of Roasted Pecan and Almond Pieces, dried cranberries, raisins, and golden raisins.
Naturally Fresh™ Salad Toppings are all natural products and contain no trans fats or cholesterol. In addition, they utilize sea salt and organic oils to help reduce the amount of sodium. Each variety is packaged in a 3.5oz resealable bag and features a unique recipe application on the back. The new line was launched in October of 2008 and is now available in supermarkets. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price is $2.99.
Naturally Fresh is the manufacturer of Naturally Fresh® dressings, dips, and sauces and Jackaroo® Meat Sauce. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, GA and has distribution centers across the nation. For more information about the company, visit their website at www.naturallyfresh.com. Look for Naturally Fresh® products in your favorite supermarket or local restaurants.
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Contact: Marketing Department
Naturally Fresh, Inc.
404)765-9000
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