COLUMBUS, OH, Nov 11 (MARKET WIRE) --
Bob Evans (NASDAQ: BOBE) is now offering a convenient new way for busy
customers to enjoy the Homestyle favorites they know and love. Residents
of Columbus, Cincinnati and Detroit are getting a sneak peek of the new
Bob Evans single-serving Special Recipe Macaroni and Cheese and Original
Mashed Potatoes in their local Kroger grocery store. The sides will also
be available to Columbus-area Giant Eagle shoppers.
The Bob Evans Special Recipe Macaroni and Cheese singles are made with
cheddar cheese and milk, and the Original Mashed Potatoes are made with
real potatoes, milk and butter. They're wholesome homestyle sides without
sacrificing home-cooked quality.
Each package comes with two, six-ounce microwavable containers, which
serve as a great on-the-go lunch, after-school snack or dorm room staple.
Starting at $3.79 per package and at less than two minutes of preparation,
these hearty homestyle sides will please even the most budget-conscious
consumer.
"They're the same homestyle favorites customers know and love, now in a
convenient, individual-sized container to enjoy at home," said Elaine
Burchfield, marketing manager for Bob Evans foods products. "These
mouth-watering sides are made for an on-the-go lifestyle."
Busy customers looking to maximize their time can visit
www.bobevansfoods.com to find a list of available Bob Evans grocery
products sold at the nearest grocery store. The product description also
highlights the nutritional information and featured recipes for that item.
"We want Bob Evans products to encourage customers to prepare a
home-cooked meal, allowing them to enjoy the company of friends and
family without spending hours in the kitchen," said Burchfield.
Bobevans.com features money-saving offers on select grocery products.
Coupons can be found at http://www.bobevans.com/products/coupons.aspx.
About Bob Evans Farms, Inc.
Bob Evans Farms, Inc. owns and operates full-service restaurants under the
Bob Evans and Mimi's Cafe brand names. At the end of the second fiscal
quarter (Oct. 23, 2009), Bob Evans owned and operated 569 family
restaurants in 18 states, primarily in the Midwest, mid-Atlantic and
Southeast regions of the United States, while Mimi's Cafe owned and
operated 145 casual restaurants located in 24 states, primarily in
California and other western states. Bob Evans Farms, Inc. is also a
leading producer and distributor of pork sausage and a variety of
complementary homestyle convenience food items under the Bob Evans and
Owens brand names. For more information about Bob Evans Farms, Inc., visit
the company's Web site at www.bobevans.com.
Contact:
Ashley Sanders
SBC Public Relations
614-255-3270
Email Contact
Elaine Burchfield
Bob Evans
614-492-7463
Email Contact
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