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Applegate Farms LLC Announces $50,000 Support American Farmland Trust's Brighter Future Fund

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Monday, April 8, 2024

BEDMINSTER, N.J., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In its commitment to supporting the next  generation of farmers,  APPLEGATE®, the nation's leading natural and organic meat brand, has announced a new partnership with American Farmland Trust (AFT) in a $50,000 donation to the AFT's Brighter Future Fund, a program that helps farmers and ranchers nationwide improve their viability, access, transfer, or permanently protect farmland, and adopt regenerative agricultural* practices. Applegate's donation will fund grants, valued up to $5,000, for livestock farmers or ranchers who are working to who are becoming more resilient and viable.

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  • "American Farmland Trust has a proven track record of advocacy and support to an incredible network of farmers.
  • Applications for Brighter Future Fund grants open in early July and grantees will be announced in October.
  • A move towards a regenerative future, means making farming a viable business model for family farms and first-generation farmers."
  • To apply, farmers and ranchers should submit a completed electronic Brighter Future Fund Application to AFT.

Applegate® Farms Unveils Its First Fully Cooked Bacon Variety, the Brand's Latest Innovation in Flavor and Convenience

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

BEDMINSTER, N.J., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The bacon experience is getting another upgrade. Applegate Farms LLC, the maker of the nation's leading natural and organic meat brand, today announced its latest innovation: APPLEGATE NATURALS® Fully Cooked SUNDAY BACON® Bacon, the newest addition to the iconic APPLEGATE® bacon lineup.

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  • Bacon fans can further enjoy this latest innovation by entering for a chance to win a Bacon Brunch Box featuring the new fully cooked bacon, recipe cards, and much more!
  • Applegate Farms LLC, the maker of the nation's leading natural and organic meat brand, today announced its latest innovation: APPLEGATE NATURALS® Fully Cooked SUNDAY BACON® Bacon, the newest addition to the iconic APPLEGATE® bacon lineup.
  • Applegate's newest offering meets breakfast fans where they are: at the intersection of what they're craving (bacon, bacon and more bacon) and what they need (quick and simple).
  • To celebrate the launch, Applegate is giving away 'Bacon Brunch Boxes' to 50 lucky bacon fanatics, each complete with three (3) packs of new APPLEGATE NATURALS® Fully Cooked SUNDAY BACON® Bacon, bacon recipe cards and other bacon-themed gear such as an APPLEGATE® slate board and crossword puzzle.

Applegate Farms, LLC Announces Goal to Source Entire Beef Hot Dog Portfolio from 100% Certified Regenerative Beef by the End of 2025

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

BEDMINSTER, N.J., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- APPLEGATE®, the nation's leading natural and organic meat brand, today announced its goal to transition all of its award-winning beef hot dogs to beef raised on verified regenerative grasslands by the end of 2025. Implementing this change across its entire beef hot dog portfolio is expected to contribute to the regeneration of six million acres of grasslands, which could increase the current regenerative acreage of Applegate suppliers by more than 2,200%.

Key Points: 
  • By working to shift our entire beef supply chain, consumers can support regenerative practices without having to forgo our organic and natural hot dogs they already love.
  • This, in turn, will help to incentivize farmers and the industry to move regenerative agriculture practices from niche to norm."
  • Helping these farmers to implement a regenerative standard will allow Applegate to source the larger quantities of certified regeneratively raised beef needed to supply the brand's beef hot dog portfolio.
  • In 2021, Applegate launched the DO GOOD DOG™ hot dog, the first nationally available hot dog made with beef raised on verified regenerative U.S. grasslands.

Applegate Farms, LLC Partners with Tyler Cameron to Invite Fans Around the World to Reclaim Their Inner Meathead

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Monday, January 8, 2024

BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- APPLEGATE®, the nation's leading natural and organic meat brand, has announced a partnership with television personality, entrepreneur and philanthropist Tyler Cameron in a video that encourages fans to flip the script on restrictive thinking regarding New Year's resolutions and instead celebrate the smart protein choices they make daily. The partnership, announced last week through a Public Service Announcement-style video, invites consumers to embrace a new, uplifting definition for the insult, Meathead.

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  • The partnership, announced last week through a Public Service Announcement-style video, invites consumers to embrace a new, uplifting definition for the insult, Meathead.
  • Fifty runner-up prizes include an official Meathead t-shirt (as featured in the video), and a two-month supply of free APPLEGATE® products*.
  • "I'm proud to join forces with Applegate to change the way people approach and maintain a well-balanced lifestyle."
  • For more information about Applegate and its products, visit www.applegate.com or connect on social media at www.instagram.com/applegate .

GIVING TUESDAY: APPLEGATE FARMS, LLC AND JUSTIN'S, LLC TOGETHER DONATE $20,000 TO SUPPORT CONSCIOUS ALLIANCE'S ANNUAL "STOP HUNGER IN ITS TRACKS" HOLIDAY MEAL CAMPAIGN

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. and BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Applegate, maker of the nation's leading natural and organic meat, and Justin's, a category leader known for crafting real food products that contribute to the world in a positive and meaningful way, announce their joint support of Conscious Alliance's 2023 "Stop Hunger In Its Tracks" holiday meal campaign in celebration of Giving Tuesday. Colorado-based Conscious Alliance is a national hunger relief organization founded in 2002 that brings healthy food to children and families in their time of need.

Key Points: 
  • Colorado-based Conscious Alliance is a national hunger relief organization founded in 2002 that brings healthy food to children and families in their time of need.
  • Each holiday season Conscious Alliance sets out to feed millions of families affected by food insecurity and homelessness.
  • To help drive their mission forward Applegate and Justin's are supporting Conscious Alliance through a joint monetary gift of $20,000, the equivalent to 40,000 meals.
  • Conscious Alliance offers multiple ways for others to support the campaign, including the option to provide monetary and product donations.

Applegate Farms, LLC Named One of Fast Company's 2023 Brands That Matter Honorees

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Monday, October 9, 2023

BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- APPLEGATE®, the nation's leading natural and organic meat brand, today announced that it has been recognized as one of Fast Company's 2023 Brands That Matter (BTM) honorees for its groundbreaking efforts in regenerative agriculture, a form of farming and ranching that prioritizes soil health and manages a symbiotic relationship between plants and animals, resulting in continuous improvement of the land.

Key Points: 
  • Applegate formalized its commitment to regenerative agriculture with the launch of the APPLEGATE NATURALS®, DO GOOD DOG™ hot dog in November 2021 – the first nationally available hot dog made with beef raised with practices that regenerate the land.
  • As a leader in regenerative agriculture, Applegate aims to lay the groundwork to drive awareness of the benefits of regeneratively sourced products, making them more enticing and accessible for consumers, propelling the entire industry and awareness of the movement forward.
  • "Regenerative agriculture is an opportunity to think, act and consume responsibly, and one that is far more attainable than many realize," said Joseph O'Connor, president of Applegate.
  • "We hope Fast Company's recognition of our efforts in this industry act as both validation of our cause, and a catalyst to maximize the systemic change we hope to achieve."

Applegate Farms, LLC and FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education) selects FARE-Off Recipe Contest Winner

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This summer, Applegate Farms, LLC - the nation's leading natural and organic meat brand - partnered with FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education) to launch the first-ever FARE-Off Recipe Contest. Created in support of those struggling with food allergies, the contest encouraged home cooks and creators to submit accessible, delicious recipes that are free of the top nine allergens: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, wheat, soy and sesame. The goal of the contest was to show support of the food allergy community and to create an arsenal of allergy-safe recipes in three categories: Grilling, Breakfast and Lunch.

Key Points: 
  • The goal of the contest was to show support of the food allergy community and to create an arsenal of allergy-safe recipes in three categories: Grilling, Breakfast and Lunch.
  • The recipe was hand-picked by celebrity Chef Renee Blackman based on four criteria: Recipe Creativity, Use of allergen-free ingredients, Inspiration behind the recipe, and Taste.
  • "We are delighted to congratulate the winners of the FARE-off Contest," said Craig Fontenot, Vice President of Institutional Advancement at FARE.
  • Chef Renee Blackman's recipes, which were created to celebrate the FARE-Off Recipe Contest, are also available HERE .

APPLEGATE LAUNCHES FROZEN FRITTATA BITES AT SPROUTS

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Available in two varieties -- APPLEGATE NATURALS™ Egg, Uncured Bacon Frittata Bites and APPLEGATE NATURALS™ Egg, Chicken Sausage, Red Pepper, Onion, and Spinach Frittata Bites --APPLEGATE NATURALS™ Frittata Bites are made with Applegate humanely raised meat, Certified Humane® eggs, and 100% natural, non-GMO ingredients. Each serving of two frittata bites provides 13-19g of protein and contains 0-1g of sugar and are ready-to-heat-and-eat within three minutes.

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  • Available in two varieties -- APPLEGATE NATURALS™ Egg, Uncured Bacon Frittata Bites and APPLEGATE NATURALS™ Egg, Chicken Sausage, Red Pepper, Onion, and Spinach Frittata Bites --APPLEGATE NATURALS™ Frittata Bites are made with Applegate humanely raised meat, Certified Humane® eggs, and 100% natural, non-GMO ingredients.
  • Each serving of two frittata bites provides 13-19g of protein and contains 0-1g of sugar and are ready-to-heat-and-eat within three minutes.
  • "APPLEGATE NATURALS™ Frittata Bites are a solution for people who are committed to living a better lifestyle and who want breakfast options made with quality ingredients," said Lauren Manaker MS, RDN, LD, Registered Dietitian and Applegate spokesperson.
  • APPLEGATE NATURALS™ Frittata Bites are available now with an MSRP of $9.99 for an 8.4oz box of four bites in the frozen aisle at Sprouts locations as part of an exclusive national launch with the retailer.

Applegate Farms, LLC Reveals its line-up of "Feel Good" Pros to Help Applegatarians Stay in a "Feel Good" Mindset This Year

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Monday, February 13, 2023

BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Want to "feel good" in 2023? Today, Applegate, the nation's leading natural and organic meat brand, revealed its first-ever lineup of "Feel Good" Pros, a panel of industry experts called together by the brand to help consumers stay in a "feel good" mindset through food, movement and nutrition. Each expert's advice – which ranges from tips for morning mindfulness to recipes for a delicious, fueling breakfast – is available now on the "Feel Good" Pros website: www.applegate.com/feelgoodpros.

Key Points: 
  • Each expert's advice – which ranges from tips for morning mindfulness to recipes for a delicious, fueling breakfast – is available now on the "Feel Good" Pros website: www.applegate.com/feelgoodpros.
  • The "Feel Good" Pros include:
    "We are so honored to welcome Tiffani, Alex and Melissa into our first-ever circle of 'Feel Good' Pros!
  • So, rather than focusing on resolutions or quantified improvement, Applegate is encouraging people to focus on something much simpler: a "feel good" mindset.
  • A "feel good" mindset, which entails eating good and spreading good to others, is a way of life for Applegate's "Feel Good" Pros.

APPLEGATE FARMS, LLC AND JUSTIN'S, LLC JOIN FORCES WITH CONSCIOUS ALLIANCE TO STOP HUNGER IN ITS TRACKS

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Monday, November 21, 2022

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. & BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Applegate, maker of the nation's leading natural and organic meat, and Justin's, a category leader known for crafting real food products that contribute to the world in a positive and meaningful way, announce their support of Conscious Alliance's "Stop Hunger In Its Tracks" holiday meal campaign through a donation of $30,000. Colorado-based Conscious Alliance is a national hunger relief organization founded in 2002 that brings healthy food to children and families in their time of need. In July 2022, the non-profit hit a milestone of 10 million meals delivered since its inception.

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