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NaturalShrimp to Launch Online Ordering Home Delivery Program

Published November 7, 2022

NaturalShrimp, Inc., a biotechnology aquaculture company that has developed and patented the first shrimp-focused commercially operational recirculating aquaculture system, will attend the 10^th Anniversary World Food Championships Nov. 9-13 in Dallas.

The World Food Championships is the largest competition in food sport, where culinary competitors of previous events convene for a chance at winning the ultimate food crown and a share of hundreds of thousands of dollars in prize money. The 2021 World Food Championships attracted more than 1,500 cooks from 42 states and six countries, with 17,000 foodies watching in person.

Director of e-commerce Chef Douwe Iedema will be judging on two panels, SEAFOOD: Master Judge in Opening Round, Nov. 10, at 12:30 p.m. and SEAFOOD: Finals Panel, Nov. 12 at 1:30 p.m.

“Nowhere is the spirit of culinary passion, product integration and foodie engagement more alive than at the World Food Championships, and I am honored to be a judge in the Seafood category this year,” said Iedema. “I am also excited to highlight our fresh, land-based gourmet-grade shrimp to attendees.

“The event coincides with the upcoming launch of our online ordering home delivery program, which will include fresh harvested heads-on shrimp and my long-awaited shrimp cocktail sauce. Recipe books and instructional videos for the home cook will be available as well. I look forward to sampling some amazing seafood dishes from the contestants and promoting how NaturalShrimp’s sustainable shrimp can be a fresh addition to home chef’s meals.”

NaturalShrimp is a publicly traded aquaculture company, headquartered in Dallas, with production facilities located near San Antonio and Webster City, Iowa. The company has developed the first commercially viable system for growing shrimp in enclosed, salt-water systems, using patented technology to produce fresh, naturally grown shrimp, without the use of antibiotics or toxic chemicals. NaturalShrimp systems can be located anywhere in the world to produce gourmet-grade Pacific white shrimp.

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Veterans Blend Beer Benefits HunterSeven Foundation

Published November 7, 2022

Tennessee Brew Works and Yakima Chief Hops, a 100 percent grower-owned global supplier of premium quality hops located in the Pacific Northeast, are partnering to honor our nation’s veterans by creating a 2022 Veterans Blend beer, Hopped & Devoted hazy pale ale. The beer is available in draft and 16oz can 4-packs.

Hopped & Devoted hazy pale ale, ABV 5.2%, IBU 20, is a very easy drinker, with emphasis on fruity and citrus notes. It features the 2022 Veterans Blend from Yakima Chief Hops, which showcases five different Pacific Northwest-grown hop varieties, selected by a team of military veteran brewers across the country. Tennessee Brew Works head brewer and U.S. Army Veteran, Matt Simpson, was honored as a member of this committee.

The Veterans Blend is an annual blend, dedicated to providing a charitable donation to a new veteran-support organization each year. The fifth annual blend is comprised of HBC 586, Ekuanot, Idaho 7, Chinook and Triumph brand hops, providing a well-balanced mix of tropical, citrus, woody and sweet aromas.

Yakima Chief Hops is donating a portion of proceeds from all the Veterans Blend hop purchases, by Tennessee Brew Works and other supporting breweries across the country, to the HunterSeven Foundation, an organization that specializes in medical research and education specifically on the post 9/11 veteran cohort.

“It’s an honor to be able to connect veteran brewers with worthy support causes like HunterSeven–all the more special to do so surrounding something we all love and enjoy, beautiful hoppy beer!” said Spencer Tielkemeier, director of aales- North America, Yakima Chief Hops. “Yakima Chief Hops is proud to work with world-class brewers like Tennessee Brew Works on this year’s Veterans Blend.”

Tennessee Brew Works Head Brewer and U.S. Army veteran Matt Simpson, said, “It’s our honor to support veterans through organizations such as HunterSeven Foundation. We have a great appreciation for creating this limited beer alongside one of the premier hop suppliers, Yakima Chief, and so many other military veteran brewers across the United States.”

Hopped & Devoted was released at Tennessee Brew Works’ Taproom, 809 Ewing Ave Nashville. Veterans receive a discount with valid veteran’s ID at the Tennessee Brew Works Taproom.

Tennessee Brew Works will be on-hand for a special Hopped & Devoted release at theClass Six, 96 Michigan Ave, Fort Campbell, Ky., 3-6pm on Veteran’s Day, Friday, Nov 11.

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‘Hoo Hoo’ Holidays With Pillsbury Doughboy Sweater

Published November 7, 2022

The magic of the holidays is right up your sleeve with Pillsbury’s new limited-edition holiday Doughboy sweater. To celebrate an iconic holiday menu staple, the sweater features a scannable Pillsbury crescent roll on the left-hand sleeve. Simply hold your smart phone to the NFC chip sewn into the crescent roll on the sweater to unlock fan-favorite seasonal recipes, holiday playlists, tips for baking and inspiration to bring even more magic to the holidays!

The excitement doesn’t stop there! Since 1965, the Doughboy’s iconic laugh has been synonymous with baking traditions. And now you can take that laugh with you to every holiday party, ugly sweater contest and cookie exchange. Just press the belly of the Doughboy on the sweater to hear the classic “hoo hoo!”

The Pillsbury holiday sweater adds an extra sprinkle of joy this season, but Pillsbury products add even more magic with less stress, making holiday baking easier than ever. From Crescent Rolls and Grands! Biscuits and Cinnamon Rolls to a wide variety of seasonal Cookie Dough including holiday sugar, gingerbread and candy cane flavors, as well as snowman and reindeer shapes, Pillsbury has everything you need for family fun in the kitchen!

“Pillsbury sits at the center of so many family holiday traditions, and our new limited-edition holiday sweater is a fun way to create even more shared joy during the holidays, reminding consumers that Pillsbury and the holidays go hand-in-hand,” said Tiffany Seelen, senior manager, brand experience.

The holiday sweater joins Pillsbury fan-favorite products as another fun and memorable way to bring loved ones together with traditions old and new.

Unlock ready-made cheer and easy baking solutions right on your sleeve with the limited-edition Pillsbury holiday sweater, available at Shop.Pillsbury.com for $75 while supplies last.

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