- Borealis Foods Inc. (Nasdaq: BRLS) leverages its innovative
food solution, Chef Woo High Protein Ramen, to make a meaningful
impact on food insecurity and malnutrition by participating in
Feeding America's® 2024 "Fight Hunger. Spark Change."
campaign.
- The partnership has made Chef Woo available for sale to 69
million members in nearly 600 Sam's Club stores.
- Chef Woo ramen, created by Borealis Foods, is the first high
protein noodle with 20g of plant-based complete protein, the
equivalent of three eggs.
- For each specially-marked Chef Woo high protein ramen sold
at Sam's Club from April 1-April 29,
Borealis Foods will donate the monetary equivalent of at least 5
meals to Feeding America. Currently, $1 helps provide at least 10 meals secured by
Feeding America on behalf of local partner food banks.
TORONTO, April 3,
2024 /PRNewswire/ - Borealis Foods ("Borealis" or the
"Company") (Nasdaq: BRLS), a pioneering food tech company dedicated
to crafting premium-quality, nutritious food solutions accessible
to all, proudly announced today a partnership through its
subsidiary, Palmetto Gourmet Foods ("PGF"), with Feeding
America®, the largest domestic hunger-relief
organization in the country, to help provide meals to people facing
hunger through the Sam's Club "Fight Hunger. Spark Change."
campaign.
The partnership has now made Chef Woo available for sale for the
first time to 69 million members in the nearly 600 Sam's Club
stores. As part of the 2024 "Fight Hunger. Spark Change." program,
Borealis will channel its resources to provide nutritious food
options available at the retailer.
This exciting partnership also underscores Borealis' unwavering
commitment to combating food insecurity and helping people across
the United States. Through this
collaboration, Borealis aims to leverage its innovative food
solution, Chef Woo High Protein Ramen, to make a meaningful impact
on food insecurity and malnutrition.
"As a result of our partnership, we have increased our
production capacity to meet the increased orders. We are honored to
stand alongside Sam's Club and Feeding America in the vital mission
to alleviate hunger in our communities," said Reza Soltanzadeh, CEO of Borealis, "At Borealis,
we believe that access to nourishing food is a fundamental human
right, and this initiative exemplifies our dedication to creating
positive change."
Through its food technology, Borealis created Chef Woo ramen,
the first high protein noodle, with 20g of plant-based protein, the
equivalent of three eggs. For each specially-marked Chef Woo
high protein ramen sold at Sam's Club from April 1-April 29, Borealis will donate the
monetary equivalent of at least 5 meals to Feeding America.
Currently, $1 helps provide at least
10 meals secured by Feeding America® on behalf of local
partner food banks.
The Company, along with world-renowned chef Gordon Ramsay as its brand ambassador, joins the
likes of Kraft Heinz Company, Kellogg's and Hellmann's among others
in this worthwhile endeavor.
"We are thrilled to welcome Borealis Foods and its subsidiary,
Palmetto Gourmet Foods, as an important partner in the movement to
end hunger," said Lauren Biedron,
Senior Vice President of Corporate Partnerships at Feeding America.
"Support from Palmetto Gourmet Foods helps people facing hunger
access the food and resources they say they need to thrive."
Now in its 11th year, the "Fight Hunger. Spark Change." campaign
has generated more than $186 million
and helped secure nearly 1.9 billion meals for the Feeding America
network of local food banks. Donations made during the campaign
stay local. Purchases and donations made in-store or online are
tied to zip codes serving that location and go to the local Feeding
America partner food bank in that community.
About Feeding America
Feeding America is committed to an America where no one is hungry.
We support tens of millions of people who experience food
insecurity to get the food and resources they say they need to
thrive as part of a nationwide network of food banks, statewide
food bank associations, food pantries and meal programs. We also
invest in innovative solutions to increase equitable access to
nutritious food, advocate for legislation that improves food
security and work to address factors that impact food security,
such as health, cost of living and employment. We partner with
people experiencing food insecurity, policymakers, organizations,
and supporters, united with them in a movement to end hunger. Visit
FeedingAmerica.org to learn more.
About Sam's Club
Sam's Club®, a division of Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT), is
a leading membership warehouse club offering superior products,
savings, and services to millions of members in nearly 600 U.S.
clubs, including Puerto Rico. Now
in its 39th year, Sam's Club continues to redefine warehouse
shopping with its highly curated assortment of high-quality fresh
food and Member's Mark items and market-leading technologies and
services like Scan & Go™, Curbside Pickup and home delivery
service in select markets. To learn more about Sam's Club, visit
the Sam's Club Newsroom, shop at samsclub.com, and interact with
Sam's Club on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok.
About Borealis Foods Inc.
Borealis Foods Inc.
(Nasdaq: BRLS) is an innovative food technology company with a
mission to address global food security challenges through its
research and development of tasty, highly nutritious and functional
food products that are both affordable and sustainable. The
Company's focus reflects its mission to making a positive impact on
both human life and the planet. Through its wholly-owned
subsidiary, Palmetto Gourmet Foods, Borealis has created meals like
Chef Woo Ramen, that are made with 20g of protein and with organic
noodles that are certified vegan, vegetarian, Halal, Kosher,
plant-based, egg and dairy-free. Borealis distributes its products
throughout the United States,
Canada, Mexico and Europe.
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