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Litehouse Acquires Veggiecraft Farms

Refrigerated Salad Dressing Leader Builds its Plant-Based Portfolio Through Strategic Acquisitions

SANDPOINT, IDAHO, September 11, 2020 – Litehouse, Inc., a 100% employee-owned company and the No. 1 Refrigerated Salad Dressing (RSD) brand in the U.S.[i], today announced that it acquired Veggiecraft Farms. Known for bringing plant-based pasta to the masses, Veggiecraft Farms specializes in providing vegetable-based versions of beloved foods, without sacrificing taste or texture. Veggiecraft’s plant-based pastas are crafted in Italy using cauliflower flour, lentil flour, and pea flour.

Recognized as a leader in the refrigerated section of the produce and deli departments, Litehouse has made aggressive moves over the last year to expand its footprint into different sections of the grocery store. The company launched Green Garden Freeze Dried Herbs in the spice aisle and acquired Sky Valley and Organicville brands, offering shelf-stable sauces and condiments in center-store.

“The acquisition of Veggiecraft Farms is the latest development in our long-term strategy to focus on category expansion and offer consumers convenient, memorable home cooking experiences,” said Kelly Prior, CEO and President of Litehouse. “We are starting to see a significant increase in consumer demand for plant-based offerings and this acquisition will provide a foundation for us to develop a portfolio of products with the plant-based consumer in mind. Outside of this acquisition, we will continue to put an increased focus on building out our plant-based offerings across multiple areas of the grocery store.”

Litehouse, a produce department leader, continues to expand its plant-based portfolio as mainstream consumers are increasingly seeking delicious and nutritious food options. According to NPD, plant-based food sales topped $3.3 billion over the past year and are outpacing dollar sales of all retail foods by 10X.

About Litehouse:

Litehouse, Inc. started in the Hope, Idaho restaurant of the Hawkins family over 50 years ago. Since that time, it has become a leader in refrigerated salad dressings, dips, sauces, cheese and other innovative consumer packaged goods, manufacturing these delicious products at its five U.S. facilities based in Idaho, Michigan, Utah and Virginia. Litehouse offers its diverse portfolio of products through general retail, e-commerce, foodservice, deli, member stores, and value-added goods where Litehouse products are featured in meal and salad kits. Litehouse is proud to be 100% employee-owned and each one of the employee owners delivers on high standards of quality and innovation.

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About Veggiecraft Farms:

Veggiecraft Farms believes you don’t have to sacrifice your favorite foods to eat well, you just need to rethink them. Made with simple gluten-free ingredients, and offering a number of plant based options – Veggiecraft Farms delivers the perfect balance of really good and really good for you.

For more information, visit www.veggiecraftfarms.com

[i] IRI Total US MULO and Nielsen Homescan

Sauce Like a Boss with Guy Fieri’s NEW Flavortown™ Sauces

Nine Irresistibly Tasty Condiment and Barbeque Sauces Now Available to Amp Up Fans’ At-Home Culinary Game FLAVORTOWN, USA, February 21, 2024 – Guy Fieri is bringing more big, bold flavor into every home and to grocery stores across the United States with the launch of his new Flavortown Sauces line. The dynamite line of nine top-notch condiments and BBQ sauces, including Guy’s Famous Donkey Sauce, has all taste buds covered regardless of the dish or meal occasion. Each bottle has been masterfully crafted by the Mayor of Flavortown, Guy Fieri, to keep the mouthwatering flavor alive, bite after bite. With worldwide success and a massive following from his years as a celebrity chef and Emmy award-winning TV host and restaurantuer, Guy Fieri is now paving the way into other ventures as part of his Flavortown legacy. "When it comes to saucin’ it up in your home kitchen or out at the grill, I’m a firm believer in the old adage, ‘Go Big or Go Home!’  So, I’m stoked to be launching my Flavortown Sauces nationwide, nine real deal flavors to help you sauce like a boss,” said Guy Fieri. “From old faithfuls like Smokin’ Hickory BBQ and Honey Mustard Sauce to new schoolers like Poppin’ Jalapeno Sauce and of course, I finally had to bring my famous Donkey Sauce to the shelf. Big, real deal flavor comin’ soon to a store near you!" Lather these flavors on brisket sandwiches, ribs, burgers, chicken, salmon or shrimp kebabs. Grill masters can dig into a variety of sauce flavors – ranging from sweet and smoky, to spicy chilis, chipotles and mustards. These nine lip-smackin’ sauces include:

  1. Famous Donkey Sauce: Why is it called Donkey Sauce? Because if you don’t dig this creamy, garlicky, flavor-bombed aioli, you’re probably a jacka$$!
  2. Top Secret Sauce: It’s so good, the recipe is locked up in a vault at Fort Flavortown. A creamy aioli with dynamite sparks of chili powder, subtle mustard, and garlic that's good on everything.
  3. Honey Mustard Sauce: Real Deal Honey Mustard Sauce has all that all that tangy mustard and sweet honey creaminess you’re gonna wanna dip, spread and drizzle.
  4. Poppin’ Jalapeno Sauce: Fires up the flavor jets fast with a combination of spicy jalapenos, creamy aioli, and a garlicky punch.
  5. Kickin’ Chipotle Sauce: Brings the heat with a combination of smokey chipotle, a side-kick of chili, and a roundhouse of spices that builds mouthwatering heat bite after bite.
  6. Smokin’ Hickory BBQ Sauce: A true pitmaster classic with the just-right balance of sticky, sweet, smoky and tangy that’ll have you saucin’ with authority.
  7. Mop Sauce BBQ Sauce: Your Flavortown Insurance policy against dry, boring barbecue. Chile, spices, molasses, some mustard tang, all workin’ together to keep that meat moist.
  8. Carolina Style BBQ Sauce: A winning combo of tangy mustard, a little sweetness and savory spice that you’re gonna dig. Go for the gold.
  9. Money Honey BBQ Sauce: Just what you’re lookin’ for. Sweet, sticky honey pulls together brown sugar, a hint of tomato and spices that'll upgrade any dish…and you can take that to bank.
Just in time to start firing up the grill, a national launch campaign will feature an integrated marketing plan to target and engage with Flavortown enthusiasts across connected TV, programmatic ads, social media, and shopper marketing tactics that paves the road to Flavortown to life both online and in-store. The rise of premium condiments and barbecue sauces, which are outpacing traditional brands with double the unit sales growth,1 underscores the market's appetite for the new Flavortown line. This punch-you-in-the-mouth lineup of Flavortown BBQ sauces and condiments will be available nationwide in grocery and mass retail stores beginning in March 2024, for a suggested retail price of four to five bucks. For more information about Flavortown Sauces, visit www.FlavortownSauces.com. 1 Circana Market Advantage, Total US - MULO, 26 Week Data Ending 7/16/2023 About Guy Fieri Chef, restaurateur, and Emmy Award-winning television host Guy Fieri is one of the world’s most recognizable and influential culinary stars. With a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, he is best known as the Mayor of Flavortown and the face of Food Network favorites Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives, Guy’s Grocery Games, and the iconic culinary competition Tournament of Champions. His thriving business empire has grown to include over 80 restaurants worldwide, Hunt & Ryde vineyard, Santo tequila, and Knuckle Sandwich cigars. Media Contacts:  Ryan Whitchurch Ryan.Whitchurch@litehousefoods.com 208-920-2000 Jill Knepper Jill.Knepper@ketchum.com 312-420-4789

Guy Fieri Announces NEW Flavortown BBQ Sauce Brand With Bold, Dynamite-Tasting Flavors

Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri and Litehouse Bring a Flavor Fest to Grocery Stores With New Line of Premium Barbeque and Condiment Sauces FLAVORTOWN, USA, December 13, 2023 – Celebrity chef, Guy Fieri today announced the launch of a new line of nine off-the-chain barbeque sauces and premium condiments to consumers nationwide in spring 2024. Coming soon to grocery, mass and club stores across the country, these new premium sauces – co-created by the “Mayor of Flavortown” himself – will transport fans from their home kitchens to Flavortown. With worldwide success and a massive following from his years as a celebrity chef and Emmy award-winning TV host, Fieri is THE expert on bold, delicious flavor. Co-developed with the expertise of award-winning sauce and dressing innovator Litehouse, the new Flavortown sauce line is the perfect recipe for on-shelf success. “Whether I’m cookin’ it up at home, my restaurants or workin’ with DDD chefs across the country, I’m always lookin’ for a strong sauce game,” said Guy Fieri.  “From your low and slow BBQ to your everyday sammiches, the right sauces can make or break your dish.  My new Flavortown sauces are developed to help you make the most of every dish, every time and to step your game up and really sauce like a boss!" The rise of premium condiments and barbecue sauces, which are outpacing traditional brands with double the unit sales growth,2 underscores the market's appetite for the new Flavortown line. The partnership will introduce excitement and dynamite flavors in out-of-bound proportions to these growing categories. For over 60 years, Litehouse has been a leader in dressings, dips, sauces, and other innovative consumer packaged goods and continues to expand its presence across grocery store sections. Litehouse is jumping on the road to Flavortown to help bring these bold flavors to grocery stores nationwide. “As the ‘Mayor of Flavortown,’ Guy Fieri's undeniable knowledge of ridiculously good food makes him the ideal partner for Litehouse to bring versatile, bold sauces to food lovers nationwide,” said Kelly Prior, President and CEO at Litehouse, Inc. “Together, we will take consumers on a journey to Flavortown that is not only delicious, but a fun celebration of food and flavor.” The product lineup will include nine total sauces that pack a flavor punch, including Guy’s Famous Donkey Sauce, Kickin’ Chipotle Sauce, Smokin’ Hickory BBQ Sauce and more – all available in diner inspired squeeze bottles. With the new expertly created line, fans can pour layers of flavor on their burgers, chicken sandwiches, grilled veggies, quesadillas, tacos and more. Flavortown barbecue and condiment sauces will be available in the shelf stable sauce aisle at grocery retailers nationwide with an MSRP of $4.48 to $4.98. For more information on Litehouse Inc., visit www.litehousefoods.com 1 Circana US MULO Latest 52 Weeks Ending 9/10/23 2 Circana Market Advantage, Total US - MULO, 26 Week Data Ending 7/16/2023 About Guy Fieri Chef, restaurateur and Emmy Award-winning television host Guy Fieri, a native of Columbus, Ohio, is one of the world’s most recognizable and influential culinary stars. With a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, he is best known as the Mayor of Flavortown and the face of Food Network favorites Diners, Drive-Ins & DivesGuy’s Grocery Games, and the iconic culinary competition Tournament of Champions. His thriving business empire has grown to include over 80 restaurants worldwide, Flavortown Kitchen, Hunt & Ryde Vineyard, Santo Tequila, and Knuckle Sandwich Cigars. About Litehouse Inc.  Litehouse Inc. started in the Hope, Idaho restaurant of the Hawkins family over 60 years ago. Since then, it has become a leader in refrigerated salad dressings, dips, sauces, cheese, and other innovative consumer packaged goods, manufacturing these delicious products at its five U.S. facilities based in Idaho, Michigan, Utah, and Virginia. The diverse portfolio of Litehouse Inc. brands includes Litehouse, Green Garden, Organicville, Sky Valley, Veggiecraft Farms, California Pizza Kitchen and soon, Health Nut and Flavortown, with products available through general retail, e-commerce, foodservice, deli, member stores, and value-added goods, including meal and salad kits. Litehouse is proud to be 100% employee-owned, and each one of the employee-owners delivers on high standards of quality and innovation. For more information, visit www.litehousefoods.com.

Host A Bigger Bolder Tailgate with LITEHOUSE IN THE HOUSE

Join America's No. 1 Refrigerated Dressing Brand for Football Season Featuring a Ranch Cave Sweepstakes, Instant Wins, and More Tailgating Fun

SANDPOINT, IDAHO, November 2, 2023 – As the football season excitement continues to build, ® is taking the tailgating experience to new heights with its “LITEHOUSE IN THE HOUSE” campaign featuring America’s No. 1 Ranch Fan. The “LITEHOUSE IN THE HOUSE” campaign has yielded exceptional results to-date, including record sales market share this year. America’s #1 Refrigerated Dressing Brand1 is “Ready to Ranch” with “The Ranch Guy” and must-have Litehouse Dressings and Dips with a Ranch Cave sweepstakes and instant wins. “Football viewership is increasing this season2, and fans are looking for ways to elevate their go-to tailgate foods for game day,” said Paul Hemingway, Vice President of Marketing & Communications at Litehouse Inc. “Our ‘LITEHOUSE IN THE HOUSE’ Tailgate campaign offers multiple ways of creating an unforgettable tailgating experience, from our delicious dressing and dips to exciting contests tied to the action on the field." The campaign gives Litehouse enthusiasts a slew of ranch dressing-forward prizes to win all season long, including: • A Ranch Cave Sweepstakes: One ranch-loving grand prize winner will win their very own Ranch Cave with fooball cave essentials.  One first-prize winner will receive a year's worth of Lithehouse ranch dressing and fifty second-prize winner will receive Litehouse Ranch -Shaped pillows, the perfect addition to any tailgate hang. Interested fans can enter to win here starting Nov. 3. • "Take it to the House" Instant Wins: Every Sunday, Litehouse will celebrate the first time a player takes it to the house. Starting in November, the first time there is an interception, kick-off, or punt return for a touchdown, Litehouse will give away free bottles of Litehouse ranch dressing! Follow @litehouse foods on Instagram for more information. Running now until the Big Game in February 2024, the national campaign also features a variety of social media, digital marketing, and shopper marketing tactics, including:
  • First-in-the-category tailgate-themed labels on Litehouse Homestyle Ranch 20 oz bottles to help shoppers identify the ultimate tailgate addition in the produce aisle.
  • A suite of ad spots that will launch on Connected-TV in Seattle, Denver and Atlanta.
  • Select discounts, coupons, and rebates on Litehouse dressings, including a $1 off coupon on Ibotta and Instacart and additional digital coupons offered at select retailers valued at $1.25 off any Litehouse items.
From fan-favorite options like Litehouse and to trendy flavors like and , Litehouse Dressings and Dips are made with delicious ingredients, and no high fructose corn syrup, artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. These crave-worthy dressings and dips can be found in the refrigerated produce department at retailers nationwide. To learn more about the “LITEHOUSE IN THE HOUSE Tailgate campaign and for more details for the Ranch Cave Sweepstakes and instant win promotions, follow Litehouse on or visit

About Litehouse: 

Litehouse, Inc. started in the Hope, Idaho restaurant of the Hawkins family over 60 years ago. Since then, it has become a leader in refrigerated salad dressings, dips, sauces, cheese, and other innovative consumer packaged goods, manufacturing these delicious products at its five U.S. facilities based in Idaho, Michigan, Utah, and Virginia. Litehouse offers its diverse portfolio of products through general retail, e-commerce, foodservice, deli, member stores, and value-added goods, where Litehouse products are featured in meal and salad kits. Litehouse is proud to be 100% employee-owned, and each one of the employee-owners delivers on high standards of quality and innovation.   

 

For more information, visit , , , and . 

1Circana US MULO Latest 52 Weeks Ending 10/8/23.  

 

2 2023 Week 2 Viewership Ending 9/18/23.

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