Bolthouse Farms Announces Support of National Food Day

BAKERSFIELD, Calif., Sept. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Bolthouse Farms, the largest producer of baby carrots and premium juice beverages in North America, announced today that it will participate in Food Day on October 24th, 2011, the nationwide grassroots movement for healthier diets sponsored by the Center for Science in the Public Interest that is designed to encourage American's to "Eat Real." To raise awareness for Food Day, Bolthouse Farms will carry the Food Day logo on over 11 million of its one- and two-pound bags of baby carrots from September 25th through October 31st, 2011.

"We are thrilled to partner with Food Day as they share Bolthouse Farms' mission to make all-natural, nutritious foods more accessible, available and affordable for all Americans," said Jeff Dunn, President and CEO of Bolthouse Farms and a Food Day Advisory Board Member. "Our mission is to continually develop new ways to expand the delivery and appeal of healthy products through creative marketing initiatives, product innovation and partnerships with events and organizations like Food Day."

Bolthouse Farms will also be hosting a company-wide employee awareness day on October 24th focused on health and wellness which will include a farmer's market, new employee food offerings, discounted gym memberships and healthy nutrition literature.

"Food Day is a great opportunity for Americans to decide to change their diets for the better, and that typically means increasing the amounts of fresh fruits and vegetables they consume," said Michael F. Jacobson, executive director of the Center for Science in the Public Interest, the nonprofit organization which is providing national coordination for Food Day.  "We're grateful to Bolthouse for spreading the word and we hope it inspires many Americans to celebrate Food Day and press for changes in food policy."

The goal of Food Day is to encourage Americans across the country to embrace healthy eating and sponsor or participate in activities surrounding healthy eating.  In addition to large events in public spaces, Food Day encourages families to have healthful potluck dinners with friends, and to use these gatherings as opportunities to talk informally about food and our nation's food system. For inspiration, FoodDay.org will post a number of delicious recipes from well-known chefs and cookbook writers.

For additional information on Food Day or to find an event in your area, please visit FoodDay.org.

About Bolthouse Farms  

Bolthouse Farms is a leading health and wellness company located in California's fertile San Joaquin Valley. Known for quality and innovation, Bolthouse Farms is a market share leader in carrot growing and processing, as well as in super-premium refrigerated juices, smoothies and protein drinks. The company is also a category leader in premium refrigerated yogurt dressings and extra virgin olive oil vinaigrettes. Bolthouse Farms has earned market leadership and consumer acclaim thanks to a strong commitment to making healthy foods and beverages more accessible, available and affordable. To learn more about the entire line of current Bolthouse Farms products, visit www.bolthouse.com.

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