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Good Foods’ CANtina Joins Seltzerland Festival

 

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Good Foods, a leader in better-for-you dips and guacamole, will delight thousands of tastemakers this year nationwide as the Official National Guacamole Partner of Seltzerland, the premier hard seltzer festival, with its CANtina. The partnership kicked off in Austin on March 4 and will stop at other major U.S. cities throughout the spring and summer.

Good Foods will sample its delicious, fan-favorite chunky guacamole at the CANtina presented by Good Foods alongside a ready-to-drink tequila seltzer or cocktail. In select markets, VIP ticket holders will also experience a quesadilla station featuring additional Good Foods products.

“We are combining the ultimate trio of dips, chips and sips by sharing our delicious guacamole and dips with Seltzerland attendees,” said Briana Voss, senior director of omni-channel marketing for Good Foods. “This partnership taps into consumer insights which drove us to bring our flavorful, better for you dips to an audience who is aligned with our brand.”

Now in its fourth year, Seltzerland is a one-of-a-kind outdoor experience celebrating one of the most popular alcoholic beverages among consumers — hard seltzer. Attendees spend the afternoon at each tour stop sampling more than 100 local and national hard seltzer brands, indulging in tasty munchies and commemorating the day with swag and social media-worthy moments. The festival’s 2023 tour started in San Diego, Calif. on  Feb. 25.

“We’re so excited to bring the CANtina presented by Good Foods to life,” said Kate Levenstien, CEO of Cannonball Productions, Seltzerland’s organizers. “Their tasty guacamole and dips made with real, simple ingredients are the perfect complement to the seltzers and will enhance the Seltzerland experience.”

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Lemonade Day Program Teaches Kids Entrepreneurship

Lemonade DayThrough Lemonade Day’s entrepreneurial and experiential program, kids across the country can earn their own money, learn valuable skills that equip them for life, and contribute to a cause that matters to them.

Spring and summer are the perfect seasons for young kids to taste the sweet success that comes with being their own boss and launching their own small business. And what better way than by hosting a lemonade stand?

“Lemonade Day has developed a playbook to unlock youth potential and talent through opportunity creation. Our program is infused with life skills, business and financial literacy, character education, career exploration, and mentorship,” explained Nicole Cassier-Mason, chief executive officer of Lemonade Day National. “This approach builds 21st century skills, improves self-esteem, provides social-emotional learning, and plants the seed of innovation to create new mindsets. These growth mindsets can propel youth into success and enable important life steps while preparing them to transition into what comes next in life.”

Leaders, sponsors, and community partners are encouraging parents, teachers, family members, friends, and neighbors to register individuals or groups of children to participate in this free, impactful program. This year, the organization aims to engage 50,000 kids across North America through this fun and memorable experience.

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers is the presenting sponsor of the digital platform My Lemonade Day. The app provides an animated, interactive experience where kids have access to a series of lessons that step them through the process of owning and operating their own lemonade business. It can be downloaded for iOS and android platforms and does not require Wi-Fi for use.

Lemonade Day activities typically run from early Spring through early Fall each year. Chaperoned by one or more caring adults, who serves as youth mentors, these young business owners set up their lemonade stands in schools, parks, neighborhoods, places of worships, retail centers, marketplaces, and other public spaces to maximize their sales opportunities. Kids who participate are taught how to set goals, develop a business plan and pitch their plan to seek an investment, be creative through brand and marketing, and put their plan in action to achieve their dreams. They are encouraged to spend some of their hard-earned money on themselves; save some and open a bank account, and share some with a charity.

Lemonade Day offers the program for free to all participants via these options:

The City Franchise Model – licensing fees for an exclusive city-wide program range from $2,500 to $25,000 based on city population size and include unlimited access to the app plus other training benefits and resources offered year-round through the Lemonade Day National organization.
The Little Lemmy Model – fees for non-exclusive program packages range from $250 to $3,500 based on group size and includes a specific number of registrations to the app with limited resources provided by Lemonade Day National.
The Direct Model – through the Raising Cane’s national sponsorship, parents can directly access the app by visiting https://www.raisingcanes.com/lemonade-day/.

For more information or how to get involved, please visit www.LemonadeDay.org.

Over 16 years, Lemonade Day has immersed 1.5 million kids (and counting) in our entrepreneurial and experiential learning program – kids who collectively have earned over $352.5 million in sales, generating $270 million in profit, and $142.5 million in donations. Meet Ethan and Edward Chapman, the 2022 National Youth Entrepreneur of the Year winners.

Lemonade Day is a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching youths in grades K-8 important business, financial, character-building, and life skills that are the key ingredients of entrepreneurship. Playing a vital role in the education and workforce ecosystem, Lemonade Day operates in 94 licensed markets, representing 116 communities in the United States, Canada and Bermuda.

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Schuman Sets Record at US Championship Cheese Contest

Schuman Cheese CelloSchuman Cheese, world-class fourth-generation cheese maker, is proud to announce a slew of wins at the prestigious 2023 U.S. Championship Cheese Contest. Setting a record, Schuman is the first brand in history to sweep an entire category in the U.S. Championship Cheese Contest, securing first place in the Parmesan Category with the brand’s Organic Copper Kettle Parmesan, as well as second through fifth place, and a number of additional category wins with products from its flagship brand, Cello.

For 75 years, Schuman has consistently set a standard for industry excellence; this record comes on the heels of being the first brand in history to sweep a full category in the World Championship Cheese Contest in 2022, as well as being named Grand Champion at the 2022 World Dairy Expo. Schuman has been honored to receive several additional first place accolades in 2022 at the Wisconsin State Fair and American Cheese Society Competition, solidifying the brand as a leader in the cheese industry.

Schuman’s flagship brand, Cello, received 2023 U.S. Championship Cheese Contest recognition across the Parmesan, Mascarpone, Asiago, Romano, Semi-Soft, Soft, Hard, and Flavored categories, emerging as a contest star. On a mission to help consumers “Cheese Confidently,” by making specialty cheese less intimidating for all, Cello maintains an unwavering commitment to producing the highest quality varietals that consumers have come to expect.

First place Schuman Cheese awards in the 2023 U.S. Championship Cheese Contest include:
Schuman Organic Copper Kettle, Parmesan Category
Cello Mascarpone, Soft Cheese Category
Cello Asiago, Asiago Category
Cello Fontal, Semi-Soft Cheese Category

Additional Schuman Cheese wins across the U.S. Championship Cheese Contest include:

Second Place Wins:
Cello Organic Copper Kettle Parmesan, Parmesan Category
Cello Mascarpone, Soft Cheese Category
Cello Traditional Romano, Hard Cheeses Category
Cello Creamy Dill Fontal, Semi-Soft Cheeses, Flavored Category

Third Place Wins:
Cello Extra Aged Copper Kettle Parmesan, Parmesan Category
Cello Black Pepper and Roasted Garlic Fontal, Semi-Soft Cheeses, Flavored Category

“We are deeply honored to once again receive this level of recognition across multiple categories in an esteemed industry contest,” said Christophe Megevand, master cheesemaker at Schuman Cheese. “I want to thank the Lake Country Dairy team for their hard work and craftsmanship. For 75 years, Schuman Cheese has upheld a promise to honor the true art of cheesemaking. We are proud to see those foundational values resonating across the industry and celebrate the craft we are all extremely passionate about.”

Looking ahead, Schuman Cheese plans to continue innovating and expanding upon their portfolio in new and unique ways. Delivering diverse flavors and innovative formats to consumers’ kitchens, the brand is excited to honor these most recent accolades by continuing to lead category growth ahead.

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