THE J.M. SMUCKER COMPANY INTRODUCES NEW LINE OF ORGANIC FRUIT SPREADS
Orrville, OH (September 19, 2006) - The J.M. Smucker Company announces the introduction of Smucker's® Organic fruit spreads. Available in three flavors, Smucker's Organic allows consumers to enjoy the goodness of Smucker's in a Certified USDA Organic product produced from premium organic fruit and organic cane sugar.
"Consumers are eager to include additional organic foods to their diet and Smucker's is pleased to offer them three new organic flavors within the fruitspread category," said Maribeth Badertscher, Director, Corporate Communications, The J.M. Smucker Company. "Whether spread on toast or used as an ingredient, Smucker's Organic reflects our long-standing commitment to providing consumers with product selections to complement any taste or lifestyle."
Smucker's Organic Strawberry Preserves, Red Raspberry Preserves, and Concord Grape Jelly will be available through retailers nationwide beginning fall 2006 at a suggested retail price of $3.09-$3.19 for a 12 oz. jar. Visit www.smuckers.com for recipes and product information.
About The J.M. Smucker Company
The J.M. Smucker Company (www.smuckers.com) was founded in 1897 when the Company's namesake and founder sold his first product -- apple butter -- from the back of a horse-drawn wagon. Today, over a century later, the Company is the market leader in fruit spreads, peanut butter, shortening and oils, ice cream toppings, and health and natural foods beverages in North America under such icon brands as Smucker's®, Jif® and Crisco®. The family of brands also includes Pillsbury® baking mixes and ready-to-spread frostings; Hungry Jack® pancake mixes, syrups and potato side dishes; and Martha White® baking mixes and ingredients in the U.S., along with Robin Hood® flour and baking mixes and Bick's® pickles and condiments in Canada. For over 109 years, The J.M. Smucker Company has been headquartered in Orrville, Ohio, and has been family run for four generations. Since the 1998 inception of FORTUNE Magazine's annual survey of the 100 Best Companies to Work For, The J.M. Smucker Company has consistently been recognized as one of the top 25 companies to work for in the United States. The J.M. Smucker Company has over 3,500 employees worldwide and distributes products in more than 45 countries.
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