BLOUNT ANNOUNCES AUTUMN SOUPS FOR FOODSERVICE

Diners Seek Robust Flavors In Hearty Recipes As The Days Get Longer

Fall River, Mass (October 20, 2010) – Blount Fine Foods, a leading manufacturer of hand-crafted artisan soups and seafood products, today announced its recommendations for must-have foodservice soups this autumn. Three soups were highlighted by Blount’s Executive Chef Jeff Wirtz as in-demand menu items favored by diners at this time of year.  They are:

·       Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup – Wirtz recommends this soup for the nutty flavor that brings to life tender pieces of chicken, vegetables and herbs in a rich, creamy broth,

·       Baked Potato Soup – This unique favorite blends tender Yukon Gold Potatoes with light cream, butter, cheddar cheese and bacon for a thick and hearty meal, and

·       Spiced Pumpkin Bisque – A perennial autumn classic from Blount, creamy and sweet pumpkin puree is gently blended with light cream, sweet potatoes and a delicate medley of herbs and spices.

“We used current dining trends and chef input to identify the perfect combination of soups to celebrate what Autumn really means in America,” said Wirtz.  “I’m especially excited about our Baked Potato Soup. We've taken a delicious baked potato with all the fixin's and turned into a hearty soup!”

All three Autumn Soups are sold refrigerated in cases of four, 4-pound ready-to-heat bags. 

About Blount Fine Foods

Blount Fine Foods is a family owned company that has been processing food since 1946. It is the largest manufacturer of lobster bisque in America and produces more than 350 proprietary soup recipes, including 75 varieties of clam chowder alone.  Its product lines include fresh and frozen gourmet soups for food-service and retail as well as custom clam meat products and breaded seafood. Blount’s gourmet soups and specialty foods are made with the finest and freshest ingredients, handcrafted by a dedicated team through unparalleled customer collaboration.

Blount operates production facilities at its Fall River, Massachusetts headquarters and in Warren, Rhode Island.  Customers include national restaurant chains that have their custom soups made for them in accordance with their secret recipes. Similarly, the deli departments of many large and small supermarket chains offer Blount-created hot-to-go soup selections as well as fresh store-brand pre-packed soup cups.

Blount also carries a full line of fresh and frozen soups sold to Restaurants, Club Stores and Retailers nationwide under the Legal Sea Foods and Panera Bread brands. Blount specialty clam products are used by other famous soup makers, restaurants and retailers alike.

Blount generates over 60 million servings of hand-crafted gourmet soups each year.

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