Annie Chun's Introduces New Flavors of Healthy Seaweed Snacks

COMMERCE, Calif., Oct. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Annie Chun's, an all-natural, gourmet Pan-Asian food brand from CJ, Korea's number one food company and a leading producer of Asian foods, today introduced two new Roasted Seaweed Snacks flavors, Brown Sugar & Sea Salt and Cracked Pepper & Herbs. Annie Chun's, the number one seaweed snack brand in the U.S., continues to demonstrate their commitment to creating delicious, convenient and healthier seaweed-based snacks with these two new innovative flavors. The crispy, all-natural seaweed snacks are ideal for families seeking low-calorie options to accompany their lunches or as a midday snack.

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"Our healthy and delicious Roasted Seaweed Snacks have been a huge success and as a result, have attracted more consumers to the Annie Chun's brand. It's because of the enormous success of our original Roasted Seaweed Snacks that we felt the time was right to add additional unique, bold flavors to the line to satisfy a broad range of consumer tastes," said Darlene Young, senior brand manager for Annie Chun's. "We also know that Americans are constantly seeking healthy, tasty school lunch or study break snack options, so we are especially pleased to be able to offer customers these conveniently packaged treats that offer the ideal snacking solution."

Annie Chun's Seaweed Snacks (SRP: $1.99/.35oz):
Annie Chun's Roasted Seaweed Snacks are similar to Japanese nori used for sushi, but are roasted and seasoned for a crispy, tasty snack. The new seaweed varieties combine familiar flavors with the authentic and nutritious appeal of seaweed, making Asian snacks more accessible to consumers.

• Brown Sugar & Sea Salt Seaweed Snacks – A sweet and salty treat to enjoy during lunch as an alternative to potato chips or sugary snacks that may lack nutritional value
• Cracked Pepper & Herbs Seaweed Snacks – Bold, savory herbs and spices provide a flavor-packed yet light, crispy, healthy snack to satisfy any midday craving

Like Annie Chun's original Sesame and Wasabi seaweed snack flavors, the new Roasted Seaweed Snacks have 30 calories or less and 2.5 grams of fat per serving, are preservative, MSG, dairy- and gluten-free, are low carb and low fat and are appropriate for vegan consumers.

About Annie Chun's
Annie Chun's is the leading producer of all-natural, gourmet Pan-Asian foods dedicated to providing consumers with simple, convenient meal solutions through innovative product offerings and unique flavor profiles that unlock a sense of worldliness with every bite.  In 2005, Annie Chun's forged a strategic partnership with CJ, Korea's largest food producer, strengthening the company's commitment to creating all natural, great tasting products that promote good health and further Annie Chun's mission of introducing new and exciting Asian foods to the American consumer.  The complete line of innovative, premium goods provides a variety of options such as vegan, vegetarian, organic and gluten-free to adapt to dietary restrictions or preferences. Annie Chun's All Natural Sauces, Noodles, Asian Meal Starters, Noodle Bowls, Soup Bowls, Noodle Express, Sushi Wraps, Rice Express, Organic Potstickers, All Natural Mini Wontons, FreshPak Noodles, Ramen House and Seaweed Snacks are available nationwide in gourmet, natural and mass market grocers such as Whole Foods, Safeway, Mollie Stone's, Fairway Market, Giant Foods, King Soopers, Fred Meyer, Kroger, Jewel, Meijer, Publix, SuperTarget, and many others coast to coast. www.AnnieChun.com.

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