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Synergy Brands Announces Celebrity Cook Paula Deen Signs Off On Licensing Agreement with Quality Food Brands for Spices & Spe...
Synergy Brands (OTCQX:SYBR) today announced that Paula Deen Enterprises, of Savannah, GA, headed by Paula Deen, Food Network’s celebrity cook, best selling author and entrepreneur, has licensed Quality Food Brands, a subsidiary of Synergy Brands, to produce spices and selected food items under the Paula Deen Brand.
This represents one of the first grocery products that Ms. Deen has chosen to bear her name and likeness for distribution nationwide. Ms. Deen stated that “I am pleased to announce this collaboration with Quality Food Brands to produce my line of spices for the grocery store category. I am confident that they will produce quality products that are a value to today’s shopper.”
Paula Deen is one of the country’s most well-known and respected TV personalities and entrepreneurs. Ms. Deen is a two time Emmy Award winner and her program, “Paula’s Best Dishes,” airs on the Food Network. She has published 14 cookbooks; publishes a bimonthly magazine Cooking with Paula Deen; and operates restaurants under the name “Lady and Sons” and “Uncle Bubba’s Oyster House.” Ms. Deen also appears regularly on network programming including the Today Show, Good Morning America, Ellen, Oprah, Tonight Show and Hannity’s America.
In winter 2008 Paula Deen partnered with Meyers Corporation and launched Paula Deen Cookware which was voted one of the most successful launches in its industry category. The line, which includes everything from utensils, bowls, pots and pans, is sold in stores across the country including Wal-Mart, Target, Dillards and specialty stores.
In April 2009 Ms. Deen also introduced Paula Deen Home, her Savannah-style furniture line. The furniture is sold in department and furniture stores nationally.
In addition, Paula Deen Enterprises has licensing partnerships with Smithfield Foods, GoBo Seafood, Lloyds Nuts and Kaleen Rugs. Her magazine, Cooking with Paula Deen, is the #1 magazine in its category. ,,,,Can you say "Marie Callender" The"Paula Deen" line ships next.
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Quality Food Brands is a manufacturer of more than 500 grocery products that include cake, muffin, cookie and bread mixes, mashed and specialty potatoes, macaroni and cheese products, flour products, oatmeal, pasta salads, skillet pasta dinners and a complete line of spices in shaker and grinder bottles. The company operates out of more than 400,000 square feet of manufacturing and distribution facilities..and ships directly to major retail and wholesale chains across North America and international markets.
More information on Synergy Brands can be found at www.sybr.com. |