Newman's Own Announces Top Five Finalists In "Greens For Good" Recipe Contest

WESTPORT, Conn., Oct. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Newman's Own, the company that donates 100 percent of its profits to charity, today revealed the top five finalists in its first-ever "Greens for Good" Recipe Contest, empowering salad lovers to share their recipe/dressing pairing along with a charity that's close to their hearts. The winning salad aficionado will direct $35,000 to their chosen charity – and America gets to help decide whose greens will get the goods!

The top five salad aficionados, narrowed from a pool of hundreds of entrants, created recipes filled with unique flavors and an abundance of affection inspired by their favorite non-profits that align with Newman's Own four areas of giving: Encouraging Philanthropy, Empowerment, Children with Life Limiting Conditions, and Nutrition.

"The Greens for Good Recipe Contest shows that pursuing the common good is not only a cornerstone of Newman's Own, but it is also hugely important to our fans," said David Best at Newman's Own, Inc. "We are thrilled to be able to make a donation to one special charity and to help better the world we live in. Since 1982, more than $400 million has been donated to thousands of charities, and we're excited to see that number grow."

From October 20, 2014 to November 1, 2014, salad lovers and philanthropists alike can vote for their favorite salad/non-profit pairing at www.Facebook.com/NewmansOwn on the Greens for Good tab. Consumer voting will account for 10 percent of each Salad Aficionado's score and the remaining percentage will be evaluated against the criteria of:

• Taste
• Creativity/Innovation of recipe
• Inspiration for selection of charitable organization

The nominated charity of each finalist will receive $1,000 just for being a finalist! The charity nominated by the grand-prize winner with the overall highest score will receive $35,000.

Finalists in the Newman's Own "Greens for Good" Contest include:

1. Amy Hudson – (Harrisburg, PA) Ain't No Cure for the Summer-time Blues Salad with Newman's Own Balsamic Vinaigrette. Charity: The Vista School
2. Juliana Palmcook – (Wausau, WI) Hearts of Healing Salad with Newman's Own Lite Balsamic Vinaigrette. Charity: The Women's Community
3. Sarah Karlson – (Oakland, CA) Massaged Kale Salad with Newman's Own Balsamic Vinaigrette. Charity: City Slicker Farms
4. Megan Huffman – (Greer, SC) Herb & Lemon Salmon Salad with Newman's Own Parmesan & Roasted Garlic Dressing. Charity: The Meyer Center for Special Children
5. Kimberly Shelton – (Philadelphia, PA) Summer Jar Salad with Newman's Own Lite Lime Vinaigrette. Charity: Fair Food Philly

About Newman's Own 

Newman's Own, Inc., founded by Paul Newman in 1982, offers more than 100 varieties of great tasting, food and beverage products made with the finest ingredients.  Its range of products includes salad dressings, pasta sauces, salsa, frozen pizza, frozen skillet meals, microwave popcorn, and refrigerated lemonades. Newman's Own Foundation continues Paul Newman's commitment to donate all profits to charity. More than $400 million has been given to thousands of charities since 1982. Learn more at newmansown.com and newmansownfoundation.org

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