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Thursday, December 2, 2010

SchoolHouse Kitchen Announces: Whole Foods Markets to Sell Anytime Spreadable Fruit Line in the Southern Region

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SchoolHouse Kitchen® is pleased to announce that the company’s Anytime Spreadable Fruit line will now be sold at Whole Foods Markets in the Southern Region of the U.S. The Anytime Spreadable Fruit line consists of four low-sugar, no added pectin, loosely-set, fruit herb mixtures. The four Anytime Spreadable Fruit flavors are: Rhubarb Raspberry Thyme, Peach Rosemary, Strawberry Black Peppercorn, and Cherry Blackberry Sage & Clove. 


Starting the week of December 2, the Grocery Department of all Whole Foods Markets in the South Region—18 stores in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee—will sell the Anytime Spreadable Fruit line, bringing greater access to the SchoolHouse Kitchen line. Whole Foods Markets, founded in Austin, TX in 1980, has nearly 300 stores in the 38 U.S. states and the District of Columbia, Canada and the U.K. 

“We are so thrilled to expand the audience for our delicious and unique fruit spreads,” exclaims Wendy W. Smith of SchoolHouse Kitchen. “Our relationship with Whole Foods Markets continues to grow, and we are very excited that more people are discovering our products. Whole Foods Markets is a leader in offering all-natural foods, and we are honored to have SchoolHouse Kitchen products be a part of the exceptional array of products.” 

The innovative Anytime Spreadable Fruit line has already been well received in the Whole Foods Markets’ Northeast Region Specialty Department and has garnered attention from national publications such as Food & Wine Magazine, Oprah’s O Magazine, Saveur.com and more. SchoolHouse Kitchen President Wendy W. Smith notes, “We think the quality and original taste of our fruits speak volumes about our company point of view—that food should be an adventure!—and we are so pleased that consumers agree.” 

SchoolHouse Kitchen’s Anytime Spreadable Fruit line is purposefully different from the traditional jam both in form and function. Containing about half the sugar of a normal jam, the uncommon pairing of naturally sweet fruits and savory herbs unleash taste opportunities that can be enjoyed morning, noon, and night—not just as the traditional topping of morning toast. Simply and gently infused with herbs or spices, these fruits are delicious paired with chicken or meat roasts; or served on an appetizer plate of pâté or cheeses, whether a pecorino to a triple crème Brie. In each scrumptious concoction, the fruit drives and the herb rides shotgun. 

The Anytime Spreadable Fruit line joins SchoolHouse Kitchen’s established and highly acclaimed all-natural, gourmet food products: the three award-winners, Bardshar Chutney, SweetSmoothHot Mustard, and Balsamic Vinaigrette Basico; as well as new favorites Squadrilla Chutney, Horseradish Dill Mustard, and Ginger Lime Vinaigrette. Gift packs and cases are available for sale through the company’s website. 

SchoolHouse Kitchen was founded by my wonderful mother Patsy Smith in her upstate New York kitchen. Through the sale of our all-natural, gourmet products, the company's mission is to support educational causes and program. 

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