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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 6, 2019
Cece’s Veggie Co. to be Recognized for Veggie Innovation at United Fresh Expo 2019
Cece’s Award-Winning Organic Butternut Shells & Cheese is a finalist for Best New Vegetable Product at the leading produce industry trade show next week in Chicago
What: Cece’s Veggie Co. Organic Butternut Shells & Cheese is a groundbreaking new product line of shells and cheese made from organic butternut squash. A remake of the classic mac and cheese made with pasta, Cece’s butternut version is gluten-free and offers fresh, 100% organic butternut squash cut into elbow-style shells, perfect for cradling the organic cheese that accompanies the squash shells. The product is prepped and ready to heat-and-eat with no additional ingredients required.
Why: Delivering a full serving of veggie nutrition in every bowl, Cece’s Butternut Shells & Cheese is a game-changer for busy families looking for healthy, organic meal solutions that taste delicious. The company’s latest success in veggie reinvention checks all the boxes – nutritious, easy, and kiddo-approved. Organic Butternut Shells & Cheese have been recognized by Women’s Health Magazine as a “Vegtastic Side that Hits the Spot” in the publication’s 2019 Food Awards.
Who: Cece’s Veggie Co., is an Austin, Texas-based food brand known for shaking up the produce department with veggie innovations. Cece’s is your personal sous chef, prepping 100% organic spiralized noodles, riced veggies, shells & cheese and meals that go from pan to table in 8 minutes or less. Add your own twist to any meal with a shortcut to fast, fresh, organic veggie-filled dishes. Less prep work. Less clean up. More veggies. More fun.
Where: Cece’s Veggie Co. will be sampling Organic Butternut Shells & Cheese throughout the United Fresh Expo at Booth #10015 at Chicago’s McCormick Center. All 2019 United Fresh Innovation Awards finalists will be showcased on the trade show floor for attendees to explore and cast their vote.
When: Attendees will have the opportunity to cast their votes for their favorite new and innovative products on the trade show floor on Tuesday, June 11 from 10am - 4pm CDT, and Wednesday, June 12 from 10am - 1pm CDT. United Fresh will announce the winners from the Main Stage on Wednesday, June 12 at 2pm CDT at Chicago’s McCormick Place Convention Center.
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For more information on the United Fresh Produce Association’s 2019 Innovation Awards, view the official press release here.