“All of us at the Fund are humbled and inspired by the athletes who choose to represent and support the Fund by raising money for our critical mission, as well as all the staff and volunteers who support them. It’s always a weekend to remember!” – Karen Guenther, President, CEO, and Founder

QUANTICO, Va. (PRWEB)
October 23, 2019

With the 44th annual Marine Corps Marathon in Arlington, Virginia, this weekend, the Semper Fi Fund is anticipating bringing its largest charity partner team ever to “The People’s Marathon.” The event marks 8 years of the Semper Fi Fund (SFF) being the Marathon’s largest charity partner, with more than 750 athletes.

“The Marine Corps Marathon is always one of the highlights of the year for all of us at the Fund,” said Karen Guenther, President, CEO and Founder of the Semper Fi Fund. “Last year, we had more than 400 Community Athletes, and we raised over $500,000 in support of our mission. We’re hoping to exceed that at this year’s event! All of us at the Fund are humbled and inspired by the athletes who choose to represent and support the Fund by raising money for our critical mission, as well as all the staff and volunteers who support them. It’s always a weekend to remember!”

Team Semper Fi (TSF), the Semper Fi Fund’s adaptive sports program for wounded, ill and injured Service members, will also have its largest showing to date at the 44th Marine Corps Marathon, embodying the team’s motto “Recovery Through Sport.” TSF will have 10 athletes running the MCM 50K, 80 running the full marathon, 23 hand-cyclists, and 31 athletes running their first marathon. Rob Jones, a USMC veteran, motivational speaker, Paralympic athlete, and candidate for the VA 10th Congressional District 2020 election will be running the 50K for Team Semper FI.

The weekend includes a pre-race pasta dinner, which this year will be hosted by actor J.W. Cortes, known to television viewers as Detective Alvarez in Gotham and Agent Suarez in The Blacklist.

“I’m honored to be joining my brothers and sisters at the 44th Marine Corps Marathon,” said Cortes, who in 2017 ran both the 10k event in the Marine Corps Marathon and the New York City Marathon, both in support of the Semper Fi Fund. “I’m proud to be lending my support to the Fund, which is doing amazing work in providing assistance to those who have given, and continue to give, so much to us.”

The keynote speaker for the Semper Fi Fund’s annual pasta dinner will be General Joseph F. Dunford Jr. General Dunford served as the 19th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the nation’s highest-ranking military officer, and the principal military advisor to the President. He also served as the 36th Commandant of the Marine Corps from 2010 – 2012, the 32nd Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps from October 2010 – December 2012 and was the Commander of the International Security Assistance Force & US Forces Afghanistan from February 2013 to August 2014.

Miss D.C. for America 2019, Megan Eunpu, will also be running the MCM 10K. With her charity, Operation XYZ, Megan will be running the MCM 10K, and is hoping to raise over $2,500 for the Semper Fi Fund as well as Service members and their families. The Semper Fi Fund is honored to be the first non-profit to receive Operation WYZ’s support.

“The Semper Fi Fund has already done so much for injured Veterans, and their Families,” said Eunpu. “having a charity to run in support of fuels the fire even more! That is why I created Operation XYZ and am so proud to support the Semper Fi Fund for the first operation.”

The Marine Corps Marathon is the largest marathon in the world that doesn’t offer prize money, instead choosing to celebrate the honor, courage and commitment of all finishers. Over the years, it’s become known as “the best marathon for beginners.” SFF has 78 community athletes running their first marathon this year.

Those wishing to join the Fund October 27 can register online by visiting http://www.semperfifund.org/marine-corps-marathon-2019.

For press information and to arrange interviews with J.W. Cortes, Megan Eunpu, or any of the athletes running for the Semper Fi Fund, please contact John Schiavi, Semper Fi Fund, at john.schiavi@semperfifund.org or 781-354-6826

About the Semper Fi Fund

The Semper Fi Fund provides urgently needed resources and lifetime support for post-9/11 combat wounded, critically ill and catastrophically injured members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. Case Managers from the Fund work one-on-one with service members and veterans to understand and support their individual needs right now and throughout their lifetimes. The Fund keeps its overhead extremely low in order to have the greatest impact on the lives of service members and veterans and has been awarded the highest ratings from watchdog groups: A+ from CharityWatch (one of only two veteran nonprofits to receive this rating last year), eight consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator (an achievement attained by only 3% of rated charities) and the Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar. Learn more at http://www.semperfifund.org.

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Aunt Nellie’s 90th Birthday Potluck Party

“Named after a nationally recognized pioneer in home economics, Nellie Kedzie Jones, who was a champion for rural women homemakers, Aunt Nellie’s has been a pantry staple for generations and will be celebrating its 90th birthday this fall with a national promotion.”

CHICAGO (PRWEB)
October 23, 2019

Historically, 1929 was a big year! It was the end of the Roaring Twenties, the start of the Great Depression and the year that launched of one of America’s iconic brands – Aunt Nellie’s. Named after a nationally recognized pioneer in home economics, Nellie Kedzie Jones, who was a champion for rural women homemakers, Aunt Nellie’s has been a pantry staple for generations and will be celebrating its 90th birthday this fall with a national promotion.

To honor its humble roots and the historic era from which it started, Aunt Nellie’s will be celebrating the origins of potluck meals with its 90th Birthday Potluck Part y. Created out of need during the Great Depression, potlucks grew in popularity as a beloved way to entertain and gather family and friends and are still going strong 90 years later. From October 21 through November 22, Aunt Nellie’s will be celebrating several popular potluck themes, from tailgating to Thanksgiving, with new recipes each week. Additionally America’s potluck queen, Ali Rosen, host of the Potluck with Ali TV show and author of the bestselling cookbook, Bring It, will be sharing valuable preparation and transportation tips to help ensure each gathering’s success. Other leading food bloggers contributing to the festivities include An Edible Mosaic, Eclectic Recipes, The Chef Next Door, and bell’alimento.

“Like everything old that is new again, potlucks are resurging in an era where people want to go back to a time where hosting could be fun, casual, and full of great food without everything landing on the host. Any gathering of friends and family can be a potluck – if someone brings the salad or the dessert it suddenly becomes a more communal experience that brings people further together,” said Rosen. “I’m excited to partner with Nellie’s on this 90th milestone birthday and to celebrate classic entertaining with a classic brand.”

Aunt Nellie’s also is upping the “Aunty” by inviting everyone to host their own potluck party for a chance to win a $500 donation to their local food bank as well as $250 VISA gift card and an Aunt Nellie’s family pack for themselves. Hosts can enter two ways:

•     Entrants can host a potluck party and post of picture or video of it on Facebook or Instagram and include the official hashtag #AN90PotluckParty in the caption as well as and tag @AuntNellies on Facebook or @AuntNelliesVegetables on Instagram.
•     Alternatively, folks can submit their photo/video, name and enter via the link on the website.

Deadline for entries is midnight on November 24, 2019. Five winners will be chosen at random.

Aunt Nellie’s Farm Kitchen® was created in 1929 in Clyman, Wisconsin, by local farmer/businessman Norbert Lau. After starting out processing sweet peas, the company added more canned and glass-packed fruits and vegetables over the years. In 1965, under the leadership of David Lau (Norbert Lau’s son), the company expanded its fruit and vegetable product line. Since 1997, Aunt Nellie’s has been owned by Seneca Foods Corporation, based in Marion, NY.

For more information and recipes, please visit http://www.auntnellies.com and follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @auntnelliesvegetables.

The next time you need a delicious and easily transportable recipe, try Pickled Beet and Lentil Salad with Tahini Lemon Dressing by Ali Rosen.

Pickled Beet and Lentil Salad with Tahini Lemon Dressing

Courtesy of: Ali Rosen-Potluck with Ali

Preparation time: 15 minutes

1    jar (16 ounces) Aunt Nellie’s Whole Pickled Beets

1/2    cup tahini

    Juice of 2 lemons

2    garlic cloves, grated

2    cans (15 ounces each) lentils, rinsed and drained

2    cups cherry tomatoes, halved

2    cups sliced cucumbers

    Salt to taste

1.    Drain beets well. Discard liquid or save for another use. Dice beets; set aside.

2.    In small bowl combine tahini with lemon juice and garlic. If the consistency is too thick, add a tablespoon of water at a time to thin it out.

3.    Combine the lentils, tomatoes and cucumbers with the dressing. Add salt, as desired.

4.    Gently fold diced beets into lentil mixture.

Makes 6 servings.

Note: Beets will color the salad red if mixed too much.

Tip: To make salad ahead to serve later, keep the dressing, beets and other ingredients separated until time to serve and then combine gently.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (PRWEB)
October 23, 2019

Pelican Water Systems, now a part of Pentair, is excited to announce the expansion of their signature in-home services to Nashville, Tennessee, and the surrounding areas of Berry Hill, Brentwood, Hendersonville, and Goodlettsville. Pelican Water now enables customers to schedule a free consultation from a certified water expert with just a phone call. Pelican Water in-home water consultants arrive in a mobile retail center that is stocked with everything necessary to treat and test all types of home drinking water — a mini showroom, a water test station, and a selection of Pelican Water products to address individual water quality issues.

Metro Water Services, the primary water utility of the larger Nashville area, sources public drinking water from the Cumberland River. Trained Pelican Water consultants test water on-site in order to determine what specific quality and cosmetic issues might be present in any home’s water supply. Ten percent of Nashville residents drink private well water, which is unmonitored by the EPA and prone to contamination. An in-home service appointment presents a comprehensive solution to water quality issues like water hardness or rotten smells that are more common in rural areas surrounding Nashville.

Homeowners in Nashville can address concerns of worsening water quality due to aging infrastructure or regional drought with a convenient and completely free consultation. Pelican Water experts take the time to consider each homeowner’s budget and discuss the ideal customized water filtration system for the unique water quality issues found in the sample. Families in Nashville can enjoy higher-quality, great-tasting water in just three business days. Pelican Water systems are easy to install on their own, but having a professional correctly size and securely install a system brings an added peace of mind.

Nashville residents and homeowners and families concerned about their water quality can call today to schedule a free in-home consultation. All Pelican Water in-home consultations in Nashville, TN, are backed by a 90-day labor guarantee, and all installations are performed with white-glove service. For a full list of locations where in-home services are offered, visit the Pelican Water in-home services page.

About Pelican Water Systems

Pelican Water Systems provides professional knowledge and leading technologies in whole house water filtration, countertop water filtration systems, UV bacteria disinfection systems, and salt-free water conditioning systems. Pelican Water’s mission is to help families enjoy cleaner, safer, better-tasting water in their homes in an environmentally friendly way. Pelican Water is proud to offer under-counter reverse osmosis systems that are small enough for practical use in RVs and marine vessels. Acquired by Pentair in February 2019, Pelican Water continues to be the global market leader in salt-free water treatment technology. For more information about Pelican Water Systems’ in-home services in Nashville, visit http://pelicannashville.com.

About Pentair

At Pentair, we believe the health of our world depends on reliable access to clean water. We deliver a comprehensive range of smart, sustainable water solutions to homes, business and industry around the world. Our industry-leading and proven portfolio of solutions enables our customers to access clean, safe water. Whether it’s improving, moving or enjoying water, we help manage the world’s most precious resource. Smart, Sustainable Water Solutions. For Life.

Pentair had revenue in 2018 of $3 billion, and trades under the ticker symbol PNR. With approximately 110 locations in 30 countries and 10,000 employees, we believe that the future of water depends on us. To learn more, visit pentair.com.

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Dedicated Logo

We’ve been transforming care for at-risk seniors for more than 30 years, because our doctors earn more trust.

RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. (PRWEB)
October 23, 2019

ChenMed, a nationally recognized physician-led primary care provider serving seniors in Florida and seven more states through more than 60 locations, today announced grand opening for the third of three Dedicated Senior Medical Centers in Palm Beach County. The new Dedicated centers — located in underserved Delray Beach, Greenacres and Riviera Beach neighborhoods – honor seniors with affordable VIP care that delivers better health.

In stark contrast to traditional fee-for-service medical practices across America, where it’s frequently hard for patients to schedule timely appointments with their primary care physicians, Dedicated doctors make it easy for patients to stay connected with the doctor who knows them best. They provide high-touch personalized primary care, giving patients their personal cell phone numbers for timely replies to texts and/or calls. Plus, they welcome walk-in appointments whenever needed by their Medicare-eligible patients.

“Our expansion into Palm Beach County means more healthy days for thousands of deserving seniors – especially those living with multiple and major chronic health challenges,” says Christopher Chen, M.D., CEO of ChenMed. “We’ve been transforming care for at-risk seniors for more than 30 years, because our doctors earn more trust. They better detect and manage high-risk diseases. Plus, they reduce hospital admissions by investing substantively more time with every patient.”

Jason Barker, Regional Market President for 26 Chen and Dedicated Senior Medical Centers throughout Florida concurs, noting that “our primary care doctors serve an average of just 400 patients each. That’s less than one-fifth the national average of 2,300 patients per primary doctor, and it’s a real quality of care advantage for our seniors.”

The current and rapidly growing Dedicated Palm Beach County clinical team already includes:

ChenMed’s five-year investment in Palm Beach County is expected to exceed $60 million as the senior-focused practice provides intensive primary care for up to 8,000 seniors. Initially, the three Dedicated centers in Palm Beach County will employ about 60 full-time workers, including front desk, Medical Assistants, RN case managers, and physicians – the vast majority of whom will be hired locally.

The Dedicated Centers in Palm Beach County are located at:

• Greenacres – 4998 10th Avenue North (corner of 10th and Haverhill)
• Delray Beach – 5848 West Atlantic Avenue
• Riviera Beach – 3002 Broadway Avenue

Ribbon cutting at Riviera Beach, Wednesday, October 23

• When:         10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
•                      10:30 to 10:45 a.m. VIP tour
•                      10:45 to 11:15 a.m. official welcome and ribbon cutting
• Who:            ChenMed founder James Chen, M.D., Ph.D.
•                      ChenMed Chief Medical Officer Gordon Chen, M.D.; Riviera Beach
•                      Councilwoman Dr. Julia Botel and Councilman Douglas A. Lawson
•                      Dedicated doctors, diverse community leaders and 150 to 200 seniors

More time with patients means better outcomes

The Dedicated center concept is simple and vital to Medicare-eligible seniors, many of whom are living with major and multiple chronic health challenges. Dedicated primary care physicians average 10 times more face-to-face time with their patients than a typical physician does. Instead of the national average of just 20.3 minutes of direct time yearly with patients, Dedicated patients benefit from average time with doctor exceeding 200 minutes annually. The more doctors see their patients, the better they know them. And the better they know them, the better chance they have of helping them stay healthy by catching small issues before they turn into big ones.

Important personalized care benefits for Dedicated patients include:

• Door-to-doctor transportation, if necessary.
• Having his/her Dedicated primary care physician’s cell phone number for timely help.
• Walk-in appointments.
• Unlimited visits.
• On-site cardiology, medication dispensing, imaging, labs, acupuncture, and more.
• Healthy lifestyle classes.
• Almost all costs of care paid by Medicare, Medicaid and Medicare Advantage insurance.

About ChenMed

For seniors most in need of care, high-quality health care often is beyond reach. ChenMed brings concierge-style medicine — and better health outcomes — to the neediest populations. ChenMed is a privately owned medical, management and technology company that operates more than 60 primary care medical practices for seniors in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Its brands include Chen Senior Medical Center, Dedicated Senior Medical Center, and JenCare Senior Medical Center.

Results of its high-touch approach to primary care are impressive, as illustrated in the Modern Healthcare cover story (Oct. 20, 2018), which reports, “Indeed, ChenMed’s approach has resulted in 50 percent fewer hospital admissions compared with a standard primary-care practice, 28 percent lower per-member costs and significantly higher use of evidence-based medications.” Inspired by ChenMed chairman and founder James Chen, M.D., Ph.D., the company has been serving low-to-moderate-income seniors with multiple complex chronic conditions for over 30 years.

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Mary Johnson
The Senior Citizens League Policy Analyst

“It’s very important to compare all your health and drug plan options to find your lowest-costing coverage,” Johnson says.

WASHINGTON (PRWEB)
October 23, 2019

Making the effort to check health and prescription drug coverage during the Medicare Open Enrollment Period, October 15th through December 7th, can pay off in significant savings for retirees, says The Senior Citizens League (TSCL). “The job does not have to be overwhelming,” says Mary Johnson, a Medicare and Social Security policy analyst for The Senior Citizens League. “Free one-on-one counseling is available in every area of the country to check coverage options and to switch to other health or drug plans when a better choice is available,” Johnson says. “Checking coverage is especially important since the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2020 is just 1.6 percent, and will only raise an average benefit of $1,460 by about $23 per month.

According to research by Johnson, prescription drug costs vary significantly between drug plans — by the hundreds or even thousands of dollars — even for common generics. Unlike other services, Medicare does not negotiate drug prices on behalf of beneficiaries. The plan with the lowest-priced drug can be hundreds or even thousands of dollars less than the highest cost plan for the very same drug. Yet the majority of Medicare beneficiaries rarely shop for their best drug plan during Medicare’s annual Open Enrollment Period. Consequently, Medicare beneficiaries in Part D and Medicare Advantage plans overpay for their prescription medications even though less expensive, high quality plan choices are available.

The drugs covered by each plan can vary dramatically, and plans frequently push drugs into a higher formulary tiers which are more expensive, unbeknownst to even the most conscientious consumers. “That can result in a drug price shock next year at the pharmacy counter, unless you nip that in the bud right now,” says Johnson.

Since the start of Medicare Part D in 2006, Johnson has volunteered to help friends, neighbors and family members compare Part D plans and switch to new plans when better choices are available. Doing so often results in substantial savings on drug prices —sometimes hundreds of dollars, lower premiums, and better access to brand and pricey drugs.

How should Medicare beneficiaries prepare for Open Enrollment? Here’s a checklist from The Senior Citizens League:

1.    Review: By now, people covered by Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage plans should have received an Annual Notice of Changes for 2020 from their current plan. In addition to changes to the premiums, the notice will explain increases, if any, in the deductible, copayments and coinsurance. The notice will tell you where to find information about the pharmacies in the drug plan’s network, and it will refer to “the drug list” or plan formulary of covered drugs which usually can be found online or requested from the plan. “What the notice does not include is a list of the drugs you currently take, the tiers that your drugs will be on in 2020, whether coverage has been dropped for any of your drugs in 2020, or what those drugs will cost if co-insurance is charged,” Johnson says. “Plans will provide most of that information, but it requires calling your plan directly and speaking to someone who can estimate the cost of your drugs in 2020. Once you have this information, it’s very important to compare all your health and drug plan options to find your lowest-costing coverage,” Johnson says.

2.    Gather and write legibly: Gather all of the drugs you currently take and carefully make a list, printing the name of the drug, dosage, quantity taken per day, and quantity required per month. Do this for each drug taken. Make sure your writing is legible. Type it into a Word document and print it out if possible. Keep this list on file where you can find it easily. Not only will you need it to compare drug plans, it’s handy to take with you on each visit to your doctor.

3.    Get free, unbiased assistance from a Medicare counselor: You can get great help from a local Medicare benefit counselor who provides free one-on-one counseling through State Health Insurance Programs (SHIPs). Local contact information can be found at: https://www.shiptacenter.org. Call and make appointment now, because Open Enrollment will take more time than usual this year. The Medicare Drug Plan Finder comparison tool which counselors use to compare drug plans and estimate costs has recently been re-designed. “It’s likely to take longer than usual to sort through plans and determine the best choice for clients while all of us are learning how to use the new system,” Johnson says.

4.    Narrow your choices and contact the prospective drug plans directly to confirm details: Once you have picked out three or so plans that look like your best bets, contact the plans directly to confirm the details. This includes coverage of all your drugs, estimated co-pays and co-insurance, which pharmacies participate and other questions you may have.

5.    Switch plans by going through the Medicare website: It’s better to switch plans through the Medicare website than trying to do so directly with the insurer. This way Medicare will make sure your previous plan unenrolls you by the end of the year and your new coverage begins on January 1, 2020 with the new plan. Your SHIP Medicare benefits counselor can help you do this.

To learn more, visit http://www.SeniorsLeague.org.

With 1.2 million supporters, The Senior Citizens League is one of the nation’s largest nonpartisan seniors’ groups. Its mission is to promote and assist members and supporters, to educate and alert senior citizens about their rights and freedoms as U.S. Citizens, and to protect and defend the benefits senior citizens have earned and paid for. The Senior Citizens League is a proud affiliate of The Retired Enlisted Association. Visit http://www.SeniorsLeague.org for more information.

JOURNALIST: Analysis and table illustrating wide variation in drug costs – https://seniorsleague.org/assets/Part-D-Drug-Price-Variance-Report.pdf

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Weigh Less Louisville CEO Jeff Rosum

We are excited to offer a program that is actually new and different. No one in Louisville currently offers this type of method. Because it’s all natural, we are probably the only weight loss clinic in Louisville that is able to treat children.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (PRWEB)
October 22, 2019

The founders of Optimum Health have announced the opening of their Louisville weight loss clinic, Weigh Less Louisville. The new office opening is in line with the practice’s goal of making health solutions easily accessible to as many people as possible. The clinic is the only provider of the European-style natural weight loss program in the whole of Louisville.

“As a whole, Europeans are generally healthier and don’t suffer from the same rates of obesity as we Americans do. This is what droves us to Europe to study the Europeans lifestyle and their practices of healthy living. We don’t use pills, injections, or surgery. Everything we offer is 100% natural and sustainable.” said Rosum, CEO of Weigh Less Louisville.

The co-founders of Weigh Less Louisville, Jeff Rosum and David Seastedt are published authors on the subject of weight loss and have been invited to speak all over the country on behalf of their natural European weight loss program.

“We are excited to offer a program that is actually new and different. No one in Louisville currently offers this type of method. Because it’s all natural, we are probably the only weight loss clinic in Louisville that is able to treat children. Already we’ve been getting calls from parents seeking help for their children. Previous to the opening of Weigh Less Louisville, there were very few options available in Louisville for children. We are filling that void.” Said Seastedt, co-founder of Weigh Less Louisville.    

For more information about Weigh Less Louisville and their weight loss programs, please visit – https://weighlesslouisville.com

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Fresh Picked Gourmet Entree Salad

“Bonduelle Fresh Picked™ Gourmet Entrée Salads was the perfect opportunity to take what we’re known for – fresh, convenient salads on-the-go – and take it up a notch to appeal to a consumer looking for something beyond the familiar,” said Priscila Stanton, Vice President of Marketing, BFA.

IRWINDALE, Calif. (PRWEB)
October 21, 2019

From shaved artisan parmesan cheese to grilled all-white meat chicken strips, just one bite of Bonduelle’s Fresh Picked™ Gourmet Entrée Salad will transport you to your favorite dining experience. Marked by premium ingredients and a nod to time-tested recipes, Bonduelle Fresh Picked™ Gourmet Entrée Salads elevate an otherwise ordinary chef’s salad into a Spanish Inspired Chef Salad with Smoked Ham, or a side salad into an Apple Walnut Baby Greens Salad with Quinoa.

“The extension of the Bonduelle brand with the new Bonduelle Fresh Picked™ Gourmet Entrée Salads was the perfect opportunity to take what we’re known for – fresh, convenient salads on-the-go – and take it up a notch to appeal to a consumer looking for something beyond the familiar,” said Bonduelle Fresh Americas Vice President of Marketing, Priscila Stanton. “We wanted to challenge the status quo of prepared salads to bring a bit of indulgence to our recipes with premium ingredients you won’t find in other ready-to-eat salads, such as Manzanilla Spanish green olives, shaved aged parmesan or crispy cornbread crumble.”

Each Bonduelle Fresh Picked™ Gourmet Entrée Salad comes ready-to-eat (and customizable) with flavorful toppings separated for optimum freshness, crunch and taste with a bed of fresh greens, such as baby greens, romaine or arugula. Dressings such as apple cider vinaigrette and creamy avocado make for an irresistible combination.

Additionally, the square bowl features the Fresh Air Seal™ process, which extends the shelf life of the salads without preservatives, so they stay fresher longer, allowing health-conscious shoppers the confidence to stock up for the week in just one grocery trip.

Fresh Picked Gourmet Entrée Salads are now available in the produce aisle of Albertsons, Safeway, Vons and Pavilions stores on the West Coast with plans to expand distribution nationally. The salads are available in five varieties:

• Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken Strips
• Spanish Inspired Chef Salad with Smoked Ham
• Sonora Inspired Salad with Seasoned Grilled Chicken
• Steak & Bleu Chopped Salad
• Apple Walnut Baby Greens Salad with Quinoa

The nutritional value of the salads ranges from 250 to 490 calories, with 8 to 20 grams of protein depending on flavor. For more information, please visit http://www.bonduellefreshpicked.com.

About Bonduelle Fresh Americas

Bonduelle Fresh Americas is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bonduelle (BON.PA). With four processing facilities throughout the U.S., the business unit focuses on fresh vegetables, salads and fresh meal solutions for the Americas. Acquired by Bonduelle in 2017 as Ready Pac Foods, the renamed Bonduelle Fresh Americas is the newest of the company’s five business units. The company manufactures a complete range of products featuring fresh produce and protein under the company’s Ready Pac Foods®, Bistro®, Ready Snax®, Cool Cuts®, elevĀte™, Bonduelle Fresh Picked™ and Bonduelle Heat & Eat Harvest Bowl™ brands. Offerings include fresh-cut salads, fresh-cut vegetables, snacking and fresh prepared meals available where consumers buy groceries and in restaurant chains across North America. Visit Bonduelle Fresh Americas or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About Bonduelle

Bonduelle, a family business, was established in 1853. Its mission is to be the world reference in well-living through plant-based foods. Prioritizing innovation and long-term vision, the group is diversifying its operations and geographical presence. Its vegetables, grown over more than 130,000 hectares all over the world, are sold in 100 countries under various brand names and through various distribution channels and forms. An expert in agro-industry, with 54 industrial sites or owned agricultural production facilities, Bonduelle produces quality products by selecting the best crop areas close to its customers. Visit http://www.bonduelle.com/en for more.

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