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PARSIPPANY, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — B&G Foods announced today it is voluntarily recalling 1,855 cases of a single date code of 6 oz. Back to Nature Cheddalicious Cheese Flavored Crackers, with a “best by” date of SEP 05 2022, after learning that a limited number of the cracker boxes were inadvertently filled with foil wrapped pouches of animal shaped crackers, which contain egg and milk, allergens that are not declared on the box label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg or milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the animal shaped crackers contained in the recalled boxes. There is no health risk associated with this product for individuals without an allergy to egg or milk.

This recall affects only 1,855 cases of the following product, which may have been distributed in retail stores nationwide:

 

Description	Consumer UPC #	Size	Best By Date
Back to Nature Cheddalicious Cheese Flavored Crackers	8-19898-01491-0	6 oz.	SEP 05 2022 (The “best by” date is located on the top of the box.)

 

This recall does not apply to any other “best by” dates, sizes or varieties of Back to Nature products.

No allergic reactions related to this matter have been reported to date. This recall was initiated in cooperation with the FDA and the third party co-packer that produced the product.

 

B&G Foods discovered this issue when it received a consumer complaint that a foil pouch within a single box of Back to Nature Cheddalicious Cheese Flavored Crackers contained animal shaped crackers. The third-party co-packer that produces the product inadvertently filled a limited number of Back to Nature Cheddalicious Cheese Flavored Crackers product boxes with another food company’s animal shaped crackers.

 

Out of an abundance of caution, B&G Foods is recalling all 1,855 cases with this particular “best by” date. Product with this particular “best by” date was shipped and distributed to customer warehouses located in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Maryland, Maine, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee and Wisconsin.

 

Consumers who have purchased the recalled product can return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers seeking a refund or additional information may also contact B&G Foods by calling 855.346.2225 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern time or submitting a contact at https://backtonaturefoods.com/contact-us.

Contacts

Media Relations:

ICR, Inc.

Matt Lindberg

203.682.8214

Ranked No. 1 Food & Beverage company for consumer, investor and employee trust

 

CAMDEN, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) recently announced it was named to Newsweek’s inaugural list of America’s Most Trusted Companies, ranking No. 1 in the Food & Beverage industry.

“For generations, Campbell has earned trust by making food people love and by acting with character, integrity and transparency in everything we do,” said Mark Clouse, Campbell’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “This recognition is a testament to the care that our more than 14,000 employees demonstrate to each other, our customers, consumers and communities.”

 

America’s Most Trusted Companies were identified by an independent survey based on a sample of approximately 50,000 U.S. residents who rated companies based on the three touchpoints of trust: consumer, investor and employee. A total of 110,000 evaluations were submitted, resulting in a list of the top 400 Most Trusted Companies across 22 industries.

 

Campbell has long been recognized as a leader in transparency, sustainability and corporate responsibility. Earlier this year, the company was named one of the World’s Most Sustainable Corporations by Corporate Knights, one of the 100 Most Sustainable Companies by Barron’s and one of America’s Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital and CNBC. In 2021, Campbell was named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek, one of America’s Best Employers for Diversity by Forbes and a Champion of Board Diversity by the Forum of Executive Women. Campbell is also included on multiple indices including the FTSE4Good Index, the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index and the MSCI Index Series.

 

For more information and to see the full list of America’s Most Trusted Companies 2022, visit www.newsweek.com/americas-most-trusted-companies-2022.

 

About Campbell Soup Company

For more than 150 years, Campbell (NYSE: CPB) has been connecting people through food they love. Generations of consumers have trusted Campbell to provide delicious and affordable food and beverages. Headquartered in Camden, N.J. since 1869, Campbell generated fiscal 2021 net sales of nearly $8.5 billion. Our portfolio includes iconic brands such as Campbell’s, Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Milano, Pace, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Snyder’s of Hanover, Swanson and V8. Campbell has a heritage of giving back and acting as a good steward of the environment. The company is a member of the Standard & Poor’s 500 as well as the FTSE4Good and Bloomberg Gender-Equality Indices. For more information, visit www.campbellsoupcompany.com or follow company news on Twitter via @CampbellSoupCo.

Contacts

Media:
Amanda Pisano

(856) 342-8590

Amanda_Pisano@campbells.com

Investor:
Rebecca Gardy

(856) 342-6081

Rebecca_Gardy@campbells.com

Kim Fortunato to retire after more than a decade with the company

CAMDEN, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) today announced the appointment of Kate Barrett as Director, Community Affairs, effective May 6, 2022. Barrett will succeed Kim Fortunato who last year informed the company of her intent to retire. Fortunato will remain with Campbell until May 6, 2022 to ensure a smooth transition.

Barrett, who joined Campbell in 2017, will be responsible for setting the strategy and direction of Campbell’s community affairs work including employee volunteerism, philanthropy, sponsorships and the company’s Full Futures program, which focuses on advancing the school nutrition environment. Barrett will also serve as the President of the Campbell Soup Foundation, pending approval by the Foundation’s Board of Trustees. Barrett will report to Anthony Sanzio, Senior Vice President, Communications and Public Affairs.

“For more than 150 years, Campbell has been committed to supporting the communities we call home and to building a legacy of impact,” said Sanzio. “Since joining Campbell, Kate has played a key role in designing our strategies and programs, and I am confident our community work will build upon that legacy under her leadership.”

Barrett joined Campbell as Senior Manager, Community Impact, where she oversaw the company’s direct philanthropic giving and supported the design and management of signature philanthropic programs, Campbell’s Healthy Communities and Full Futures. She was elected Vice President of the Campbell Soup Foundation in 2019 and played a vital role in revamping the Foundation’s operations and grantmaking approach to align with the company’s strategy and drive employee engagement. Prior to joining Campbell, Barrett was a project director at The Center for High Impact Philanthropy at the University of Pennsylvania. Earlier in her career, she held roles at technology startups as well as at the global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company.

“I am honored to continue to build upon Campbell’s long history of community impact as we work to strengthen and empower vibrant and equitable communities in our hometowns and support the neighborhoods where our employees live and work,” Barrett said.

Barrett earned her B.A. in community health from Brown University and her MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Fortunato to retire after more than a decade at Campbell

Fortunato joined Campbell in 2010 to launch Campbell’s Healthy Communities program, the 10-year, $10 million initiative to improve the health of young people in Campbell communities. Her role was the first of its kind in the food industry. Under her leadership, Healthy Communities became the company’s signature philanthropic program. In 2016, Fortunato began leading Campbell’s community affairs strategy and programs and became the first woman to serve as President of the Campbell Soup Foundation.

Fortunato and Campbell have been recognized for the positive impact of the company’s community work locally and nationally, including the United Way of Camden County Dr. Nathan Asbell Humanitarian Award in 2012, the first-ever Culture of Health Champion Award from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation in 2015, the March of Dimes Roosevelt Award for Service to Humanity in 2016, and the Hopeworks Hopebuilder Award in 2019.

Sanzio said, “Kim has consistently lived Campbell’s values by caring, collaborating and seeking creative ways to drive impact, while focusing on equity and inclusion in our community work. We are grateful for her many meaningful contributions and wish her the best in her retirement.”

Since 1953, the Campbell Soup Foundation has provided financial support to communities throughout North America where Campbell employees live and work, with a focus on increasing healthy food access, encouraging healthy living and nurturing neighborhoods. The Foundation is employee-run, governed by a Board of Trustees and advised by an Executive Committee. To learn more about the Foundation and Campbell’s community affairs programming, visit campbellsoupcompany.com/our-impact/community/.

About Campbell Soup Company

For more than 150 years, Campbell (NYSE: CPB) has been connecting people through food they love. Generations of consumers have trusted Campbell to provide delicious and affordable food and beverages. Headquartered in Camden, N.J. since 1869, Campbell generated fiscal 2021 net sales of nearly $8.5 billion. Our portfolio includes iconic brands such as Campbell’s, Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Milano, Pace, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Snyder’s of Hanover, Swanson and V8. Campbell has a heritage of giving back and acting as a good steward of the environment. The company is a member of the Standard & Poor’s 500 as well as the FTSE4Good and Bloomberg Gender-Equality Indices. For more information, visit www.campbellsoupcompany.com or follow company news on Twitter via @CampbellSoupCo.

Contacts

Amanda Pisano

856-342-8590

Amanda_Pisano@campbells.com

Mutts Across America Program Makes Surprise Donation in Every State

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — #4H—Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation and Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, teamed up to donate more than $250,000 to animal shelters across the United States. Through MuttNation’s Mutts Across America program, the organizations issued a surprise $5,000 donation to one shelter or foster-based rescue in each state plus Washington DC, as well as a “Wildcard” pick.

“With over 14,000 shelters and rescue groups in the US, and so many deserving of support, selecting just one in each state is always the biggest challenge,” said Bev Lambert, Miranda’s mother and co-founder of MuttNation, who conceived Mutts Across America eight years ago.

 

“Mutts Across America was MuttNation’s very first signature program. It lets us recognize the great work done by so many dedicated people helping shelter pets across the country,” added Miranda, the multiple GRAMMY, CMA, ACM artist and reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year. “We’re so proud to have Tractor Supply Company as our partner. Together we are accomplishing so much and, thanks to their incredibly generous support, we’re able to make a real difference for tens of thousands of animals.”

 

Since the initiative’s inception, MuttNation’s Mutts Across America has supported more than 400 shelters with over $1.5 million in grants. Tractor Supply first partnered with MuttNation for the initiative in 2021.

 

“Our Tractor Supply team loves animals, and Miranda and Bev’s passion and enthusiasm for shelter pets is an inspiration,” said Seth Estep, Tractor Supply’s EVP and Chief Merchandising Officer. “The Mutts Across America grants can have a tremendous impact on the facilities that support these abandoned and neglected animals. We are honored to partner with MuttNation in this initiative to help these shelters perform this difficult but important work.”

 

MuttNation conducts countless hours of research before selecting the winning nonprofits. Organizations do not apply to participate and receive no advance notice of the award.

 

In addition to the Mutts Across America partnership, Tractor Supply is the exclusive retailer of MuttNation pet products and On The Farm pet food and treats. A percentage of all sales goes to the MuttNation Foundation to further support its mission to promote and facilitate the adoption of shelter pets.

 

The 2022 Mutts Across America grant recipients are:

Haven No Kill Animal Shelter- Alabama

Bethel Friends of Canines- Alaska

ArkanPaws Animal Rescue- Arkansas

Almost There- A Mom & Pups Rescue- Arizona

Rescue Ranch Adoption Ctr.- California

MAMACO Rescue- Moms& Mutts Core Rescue- Colorado

Looking Glass Animal Rescue- Connecticut

It Takes A Village Animal Rescue- Delaware

HALO No Kill Rescue Shelter- Florida

City Dogs & City Kitties- District of Columbia

Releash Atlanta- Georgia

KARES-Hohala Animal Relo/Educ. Services- Hawaii

PAWS of Teton Valley- Idaho

ARF-Animal Rescue Foundation- Illinois

Tails & Trails Rescue- Indiana

Forever Home Dog Rescue- Iowa

PALS (Proud Animal Lovers Shelter)- Kansas

KY Equine Adoption Center- Kentucky

Louisiana Baby Mommas- Louisiana

PPR- Passion for Pets Rescue- Maine

Rescue Angels of Southern Maryland- Maryland

Animal Rescue Front- Massachusetts

Last Day Dog Rescue- Michigan

Pet Haven- Minnesota

Tired Dog Rescue- Mississippi

Home 2 Home Canine Orphanage- Missouri

Beartooth Humane Alliance- Montana

Homeward Bound in the Heartland Animal Res.- Nebraska

Animal Rescue Relay- Nevada

Sato Heart Rescue- New Hampshire

Fur Friends in Need- New Jersey

Paws & Stripes- New Mexico

Almost Home Animal Rescue & Adoption- New York

Family Addition Dog Rescue- North Carolina

Souris Valley Animal Shelter- North Dakota

SAM- Save a Mom Pregnant Dog Rescue- Ohio

Animal Rescue League of Okemah-ARLO- Oklahoma

Dogs For Better Lives- Oregon

Lifesavers Animal Rescue- Pennsylvania

Almost Home Rescue- Rhode Island

Healing Species- South Carolina

Aberdeen Area Humane Society- South Dakota

Halfway Home Animal Rescue- Tennessee

Austin Humane Society- Texas

Ruff Patch Rescue- Utah

Potter’s Angels Rescue- Vermont

Their Voice Rescue- Virginia

Concern for Animals- Washington

Hampshire County Pet Adoption Program- West Virginia

Woof Gang Rescue- Wisconsin

Animal Adoption Center- Wyoming

4 Corners Wolf Dog Rescue Sanctuary- WILDCARD (NM)

 

About MuttNation Foundation

Founded by Miranda and her mom, Bev Lambert, in 2009, MuttNation is a donation-supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to promote the adoption of shelter pets, advance spay & neuter and educate the public about the benefits of these actions. MuttNation also works with transport partners to assist and relocate animals under threat of euthanasia and during times of natural disaster. With a goal of finding a forever home for every shelter animal, MuttNation supports animal rescues across the country, provides positive reinforcement for the shelter adoption experience, works to raise awareness for its causes and develops and implements initiatives to further its mission-driven goals. www.muttnation.com

 

About Miranda Lambert:

Vanner Records/RCA Nashville superstar Miranda Lambert’s storied career has spanned seven consecutive No. 1 albums, seven No. 1 hit radio singles, more than 70 prestigious awards and countless sales certifications, earning the Texan praise from NPR as “the most riveting country star of her generation.”

 

Following 2019’s critically acclaimed release of her seventh consecutive No. 1 album, Wildcard, Lambert ushered in her next musical era with the recent release of new single “If I Was a Cowboy,” while also adding her voice to Netflix’s new season of Queer Eye with inclusive anthem “Y’all Means All.” She is set to hit the road on The Bandwagon Tour with Little Big Town this spring.

 

In addition to Wildcard, the celebrated singer/songwriter’s lauded discography includes The Weight of These Wings (2016), Platinum (2014), Four The Record (2011), Revolution (2009), Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2007) and Kerosene (2005). In addition, she has released three albums with her trio, the Pistol Annies, as well as 2021’s The Marfa Tapes, a critically acclaimed, raw and intimate recording with collaborators Jack Ingram and Jon Randall.

 

The most decorated artist in the history of the Academy of Country Music, Lambert has earned 37 ACM Awards (including Entertainer of the Year and a record-setting nine consecutive Female Artist of the Year Awards), 14 CMA Awards, three GRAMMY Awards, the Nashville Symphony Harmony Award, ACM Gene Weed Milestone Award and ACM Song of the Decade Award, plus was named 2019’s RIAA Artist of the Year. She is the youngest artist ever to serve as the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum’s Artist in Residence, joining a legendary list of predecessors including Kris Kristofferson, Guy Clark, Tom T. Hall, Jerry Douglas and more.

 

Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit has raised over $6 million since its inception in 2009. The Foundation’s mission is to promote the adoption of rescue pets, support animal shelters across the country, advance spay & neuter and assist with the transport of animals during times of natural disaster. For more information, visit www.muttnation.com.

 

MirandaLambert.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube

 

About Tractor Supply

Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, has been passionate about serving its unique niche, targeting the needs of recreational farmers, ranchers and all those who enjoy living the rural lifestyle, for more than 80 years. Tractor Supply offers an extensive mix of products necessary to care for home, land, pets and animals with a focus on product localization, exclusive brands and legendary customer service for the Out Here lifestyle. With more than 46,000 Team Members, the Company’s physical store assets, combined with its digital capabilities, offer customers the convenience of purchasing products they need anytime, anywhere and any way they choose at the everyday low prices they deserve. At January 1, 2022, the Company operated 2,003 Tractor Supply stores in 49 states, a consumer mobile app and an e-commerce website at www.TractorSupply.com.

 

Tractor Supply Company also owns and operates Petsense, a small-box pet specialty supply retailer focused on meeting the needs of pet owners, primarily in small and mid-size communities, and offering a variety of pet products and services. At January 1, 2022, the Company operated 178 Petsense stores in 23 states. For more information on Petsense, visit www.Petsense.com.

 

To stay up to date on all things for Life Out Here, follow Tractor Supply on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Contacts

Media Contact for Tractor Supply Company:
Mary Winn Pilkington

(615) 440-4212

5401 Virginia Way

Brentwood, Tennessee 37027

TractorSupply.com

Media Contacts for Miranda Lambert:
Ebie McFarland | Janet Buck

Essential Broadcast Media

(615) 327-3259

ebie@ebmediapr.com | janet@ebmediapr.com

Courtney Beebe

Sony Music Nashville

(615) 946-7287

courtney.beebe@sonymusic.com

For MuttNation:

Nina Miller

nmiller@muttnation.com

New Rockaway location offers specialty menu favorites and an immersive Asian dining experience

 

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — P.F. Chang’s today announced the opening of its newest restaurant location in Rockaway, New Jersey, continuing the expansion of the company’s presence in the region.

From inspired menu favorites to elaborate décor, guests at the new Bistro are guaranteed an elevated dining experience. The Rockaway location features a unique 7-foot-tall hand-crafted golden dragon head, which compliments the beautiful exterior mural and welcomes guests in upon arrival.

 

Culinary offerings include P.F. Chang’s scratch-made favorites, such as Chang’s Spicy Chicken, Mongolian Beef and Chang’s Lettuce Wraps. The Lunar New Year specialty cocktail, Iwai of the Tiger is also available for a limited time now through April 19.

 

“P.F. Chang’s offers a premier destination for guests to celebrate with family and friends on any occasion,” said Art Kilmer, COO of P.F. Chang’s. “We’re dedicated to providing unforgettable moments for our guests, and we’re excited to partner with the Rockaway community to bring our immersive Asian dining experience to even more people in New Jersey.”

 

P.F. Chang’s Rockaway is located at 301 Mount Hope Avenue, Rockaway, N.J., 07866. The location, inside the Rockaway Mall, will operate Monday through Sunday, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

 

The new 5,433-square-foot location, which features a patio area and seats around 200 guests, is part of an exciting nationwide brand refresh. It is also part of a broader expansion in New Jersey, with another opening in Toms River, N.J. later this spring. Additionally, there are P.F. Chang’s To Go restaurants opening across the country, including both urban and suburban locations in places such as Colorado, Florida, Texas, New York, Louisiana, Nevada and Arizona.

 

P.F. Chang’s Rockaway brings 150+ new job opportunities to the community. Qualified job candidates interested in a career at P.F. Chang’s may apply at pfchangs.com/careers.

 

About P.F. Chang’s

Founded in 1993 by Philip Chiang and Paul Fleming, P.F. Chang’s is the first internationally recognized multi-unit Asian culinary brand to honor and celebrate the 2,000-year-old tradition of wok cooking as the center of the guest experience. With roots in Chinese cuisine, today’s menu at P.F. Chang’s spans across all of Asia, honoring cultures and recipes from Japan, Korea, Thailand, and beyond. Each item offers a unique exploration of flavor, whether it’s a handcrafted cocktail, wok-fired lunch bowl, or celebratory multi-course dinner. Worldwide, P.F. Chang’s has more than 300 restaurants in 22 countries and U.S. airport locations, including a growing number of convenient P.F. Chang’s To Go locations offering takeout and delivery. For more P.F. Chang’s News visit pfchangs.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @pfchangs.

Contacts

Katie Erwin

Katie.erwin@fleishman.com

New Agreement will give over 8,000 wholesale Property and Casualty agents access to the Plum Life Insurance Selling Platform

 

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — #helloplum–Plum Life Inc. and London Underwriters jointly announced today a new distribution agreement that will give London Underwriters’ 8000 agents access to Plum Life’s 100% digital selling platform. Plum Life’s friction-free experience simplifies the selling process for agents and still provides highly competitive coverage for clients.

“We’re very excited about the opportunity to work with Plum Life,” says Jessica Gutheil, CMO of London Underwriters. “We see demand for life insurance products increasing,” says Gutheil. “And with Plum Life now available to our agents, we can easily offer affordable life coverage to our clients. The simplicity and ease of the Plum solution is a perfect fit for our agents and our clients love the completely digital experience.”

 

With highly competitive pricing, automated case management and the ability to get quick decisions, Plum Life was built for agents who do not want to spend time on administration. The simplicity of the platform is also attractive to agents who have traditionally stayed away from life insurance.

 

“We’ve always believed our solution is ideal for agents outside the core life insurance space. Our simplified approach makes it easy and empowers new agents to sell life insurance,” says Manish Bhatt, CEO & Co-Founder of Plum Life. “Working with London Underwriters expands our reach and ensures more clients have access to life insurance and are getting the coverage they need,” says Bhatt.

 

Additionally, the Plum Life portal gives insurance agents access to a suite of digital marketing tools to help agents find new clients. Agents can also interact with clients within the portal, send reminders and track the progress of a case.

 

About Plum Life

Plum Life is on a mission to create the ideal life insurance experience where the confidence of working with an advisor and the ease and convenience of buying online meet in one place. At its core, Plum Life is a Life Insurance technology company. The company offers an agent-only digital experience designed to simplify the entire process of selling life insurance from quoting to application to issue. Designed especially for the life insurance industry, Plum Life’s integrated platform combines the capabilities of a modern technology company and the personal attention and service of an advisor. Founded in 2020, and based in Berkley Heights, New Jersey, the company leverages its proprietary technology platform fueled by Machine Learning, Behavioral Science, AI and Swiss Re’s Magnum. Learn more at www.helloplum.com.

 

About London Underwriters

London Underwriters is an insurance wholesale broker that specializes in writing property and casualty insurance. As the nation’s largest Insurtech distributor, London Underwriters offers their appointed agents several Insurtech programs where agents can quote and bind online plus hundreds of traditional brokerage markets they can submit business to. If you are interested in becoming an appointed agency of London Underwriters, visit www.londonuw.com for more information.

 

Access helloplum.com/presskit for information.

Contacts

Media:

Rahim Rajpar

CMO & Co-Founder

Plum Life

617 939 1312

rahim@helloplum.com

Media:

Jessica Gutheil

CMO

London Underwriters

(786) 870-4092

jg@londonuw.com