Freschetta® Introduces a Fusion of Flavors With New California-Style Pizzas

BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Freschetta® is delivering a fresh taste experience in every bite with new California-Style Pizzas. The new frozen pizzas blend creative combinations of flavorful vegetables and sauces on a crispy thin crust to offer a delicious fusion of flavors.

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Each Freschetta® California-Style Pizza takes fresh taste to new heights, fusing together creative combinations of flavorful vegetables and signatures sauces for an exciting new taste experience. With all-natural cheeses, premium meats and unique vegetables on a perfectly thin, crisp, square-shaped crust. Freschetta® California-Style Pizzas are available in several delicious varieties, including:

• Mediterranean Garlic & Veggie: Blends vibrant, flavorful vegetables and garlic with a garlic- and white wine-flavored sauce, feta and mozzarella cheeses.
• Spicy Chicken & Feta: Grilled chicken, red onion, feta, provolone and mozzarella cheese on a spicy buffalo ranch-style sauce for a hint of heat.
• Bacon Spinach & Artichoke: Combines fire-roasted artichoke hearts, spinach, bacon and mozzarella cheese with a garlic- and white wine-flavored sauce.
• Sundried Tomato & Cheese: Tomatoes, marinara and cheese fused together for a tangy, sweet and salty flavor.

"We understand that consumers' tastes are advancing, and they're seeking new flavor combinations and quality ingredients, especially when it comes to their pizza," said Chris Leising, Freschetta® brand director. "With Freschetta® California-Style Pizza, we have provided an easy, unique solution offering a fusion of flavors through better ingredients – combinations previously unseen in the frozen pizza market."

To celebrate the fusion of flavors found in new Freschetta® California-Style Pizzas, Freschetta® is inviting everyone to participate in the "Fresh Ride" Sweepstakes. Starting October 1, 2010 visit www.freshridesweepstakes.com to enter for the chance to win a 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid* car and other great prizes, including Fresh Flower of the Month Club memberships and a year's supply of Freschetta® Pizza.

About the Freschetta® Brand

Freschetta® products are part of the national brand portfolio of Schwan's Consumer Brands North America, Inc., the retail grocery subsidiary of The Schwan Food Company. Based in Bloomington, Minn., Schwan's Consumer Brands North America, Inc. has marketed and distributed premium frozen foods since 1970. Its brands include Red Baron®, Freschetta®, and Tony's® pizzas, Asian Sensations® snacks and appetizers, Larry's® potatoes, and Mrs. Smith's® and Edwards® pies and desserts. The brands are represented in more than 50,000 retail outlets across the United States. For more information about Freschetta® products, visit www.Freschetta.com.

©2010 Schwan's Consumer Brands North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

* FORD and the FORD FUSION are trademarks of Ford Motor Company. Ford Motor Company is not affiliated with Sponsor or this sweepstakes.

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