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MARGARET HOLMES INTRODUCES NEW ‘SIMPLE SUPPERS’ LINE
October 19, 2011, Effingham, S.C. – Margaret Holmes, a premier line of southern-inspired canned vegetables, today introduced a new product line, Margaret Holmes Simple Suppers. This new line is available in 27-ounce five serving cans, and is available in the following options: Beef Stew; Chicken n’ Noodles; Creole Fixin’s; and Chili. Convenient and easy to prepare, consumers will just have to add chicken, pork, beef, ground turkey, or shrimp to make each Simple Supper meal complete. Simple Suppers feature fresh vegetables and the perfect blend of seasonings to make a favorite family meal. The hearty Beef Stew option offers fresh vegetables including potatoes, carrots, corn, green beans and tomatoes, seasoned with black pepper and salt. Cooks can add beef stew meat or substitute chicken, pork, sausage, or meatballs to create a signature dish. Chicken n’ Noodles will become a comfort-food favorite in any household. Add boneless, skinless chicken breast to a can of Simple Suppers Chicken n’ Noodles, which is filled with plump noodle dumplings and special seasonings. Creole Fixins’ is great with fish, sausage or shrimp and includes diced tomatoes, green and red bell peppers, rice, onion and garlic. Chili is always a favorite and preparing it just got a whole lot easier. This Simple Supper meal features ingredients including diced tomatoes, kidney beans, roasted garlic, salt and spices. Add ground beef, ground turkey, ground chicken or ground sausage to complete the dish. Simple Suppers joins the diverse Margaret Holmes product line already in stores, which includes a variety of seasoned and low sodium canned vegetables, and the company’s boiled peanut line – Peanut Patch. “Simple Suppers is a top-notch, convenient, nutritious meal and we are excited to introduce this new line to our consumers,” said Woody Swink, director of regional sales for Margaret Holmes. “Affordable, delicious and ready within 30 minutes, families can now save time in the kitchen and have more time to spend with each other at the dinner table.” For a complete list of store locations or for more information about Margaret Holmes, visit MargaretHolmes.com or http://www.facebook.com/MargaretHolmesFresh. About Margaret Holmes Based in Effingham, South Carolina, Margaret Holmes is owned by McCall Farms, a canner and distributor of southern-inspired vegetable products grown on 2,000 acres of family farmland, with an additional 3,000 farming acres contracted from other farmers in the Carolinas, Georgia and Florida. McCall Farms produces Peanut Patch Boiled Peanuts, as well as several lines of fresh canned products under the Margaret Holmes name including southern classics such as: butter peas; triple succotash; and cut okra; as well as seasoned southern classics such as: collard greens, butter beans, cabbage and southern peaches.
MARGARET HOLMES PEANUT PATCH BRAND UNVEILS NEW BBQ BOILED PEANUTS
September 20, 2011, Effingham, S.C. – Margaret Holmes Peanut Patch, a premier line of canned boiled peanuts, announced today the addition of BBQ flavored boiled peanuts. The BBQ boiled peanuts are available in a 27-ounce can and found in grocery stores across the United States. The newest flavor joins Peanut Patch’s original and Cajun flavors already in stores.
“We are excited to unveil our new BBQ flavored boiled peanuts,” said Woody Swink, director of regional sales for Peanut Patch. “Our special marinade of a secret recipe barbeque sauce gives these peanuts a rich and robust flavor. We think everyone will enjoy them while tailgating, grilling out, or simply as an afternoon snack.”
For a complete list of store locations, or for more information about Peanut Patch boiled peanuts, visit http://www.peanutpatchboiledpeanuts.com or http://www.facebook.com/peanutpatch.
About Margaret Holmes
Based in Effingham, South Carolina, Margaret Holmes is owned by McCall Farms, a canner and distributor of southern-inspired vegetable products grown on 2,000 acres of family farmland, with an additional 3,000 farming acres contracted from other farmers in the Carolinas, Georgia and Florida. McCall Farms produces Peanut Patch Boiled Peanuts, as well as several lines of canned products under the Margaret Holmes name including southern classics: butter peas; triple succotash; and cut okra; seasoned southern classics: collard greens, butter beans, and cabbage; and Southern Peaches: Greer Freestone and lite Greer peaches; O’Sage lite peaches; and sunshine spiced whole picked peaches.
To learn more about Margaret Holmes, visit http://www.margaretholmes.com or http://www.facebook.com/MargaretHolmesFresh.
MARGARET HOLMES ANNOUNCES ‘BEST SOUTHERN SUMMER DISHES’ RECIPE CONTEST
Cook with the Winning Recipe Receives a $1,000 Gift Card June 21, 2011, Effingham, S.C. – Representatives from Margaret Holmes today announced a ‘Best Southern Summer Dishes’ recipe contest, which will run through September 6, 2011. Recipes can combine any of the Margaret Holmes label products, including their southern classics such as collard greens, butter peas, tomatoes okra and corn, and yellow squash; and seasoned vegetables including mix greens, field peas and snaps, and Italian green beans; southern peaches, and Peanut Patch Boiled Peanuts. The winning recipe made with one or more Margaret Holmes products will win a $1,000 gift card. The ‘Best Southern Summer Dishes’ contest will be administered through the Margaret Holmes Facebook page. Contestants can submit their original recipes, with a photo or video of the finished dish, via email at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Recipes will then be uploaded to the Margaret Holmes Facebook page for voting. The winning recipe will be chosen by Facebook votes and Margaret Holmes staff, based on the following criteria: best use of Margaret Holmes products, originality, and presentation. “We are excited to get our ‘Best Southern Summer Dishes’ recipe contest underway. Many people are cooking out or going on picnics this time of year, so we would like to see how people incorporate Margaret Holmes products into their recipes,” said Woody Swink, from McCall Farms. “Not only can our fans showcase their favorite recipes on our Facebook page, but they can also get inspired by other recipe submissions and possibly try something new.” Margaret Holmes’ Facebook page offers fans cooking tips; facts and nutritional information on their vegetables products; a monthly video cooking demonstration; polls and contests; and the chance to interact with other fans of Margaret Homes. About Margaret Holmes Based in Effingham, South Carolina, Margaret Holmes is owned by McCall Farms, a canner and distributor of southern-inspired vegetable products grown on 2,000 acres of family farmland, with an additional 3,000 farming acres contracted from other farmers in the Carolinas, Georgia and Florida. McCall Farms produces Peanut Patch Boiled Peanuts, as well as several lines of canned products under the Margaret Holmes name including southern classics: butter peas; triple succotash; and cut okra; seasoned southern classics: collard greens, butter beans, and cabbage; and Southern Peaches: Greer Freestone and lite Greer peaches; O’Sage lite peaches; and sunshine spiced whole picked peaches. To learn more about Margaret Holmes, visit http://www.margaretholmes.com or http://www.facebook.com/MargaretHolmesFresh.MARGARET HOLMES INTRODUCES MEAL SOLUTIONS TAB FOR MEAL INSPIRED IDEAS
Website Provides More Than 20 Meal Ideas Incorporating Margaret Holmes Signature Products March 22, 2011, Effingham, S.C. – Margaret Holmes, a premier line of southern-inspired canned vegetables, recently introduced a new section on their website called ‘Meal Solutions’, which presents comprehensive, fun meal ideas and recipes featuring Margaret Holmes signature products. Located on the Margaret Holmes website, http://www.margaretholmes.com, you can now click on the Meal Solutions tab and access more than 20 meal ideas, to help inspire your inner chef or to provide a quick easy place for meal ideas. Examples of what you can find under the new Meal Solutions tab include: Cheesy Seasoned Collard Omelets; Margaret Holmes’ Good-Luck dinner, which suggests serving pork tenderloin along with Margaret Holmes’ Hoppin Johns Seasoned Collard Greens and Pickled Peaches; Margaret Holmes Catfish Stew; Turnip Green Cornbread and their famous Margaret Holmes Peach Cobbler and Ice Cream. The new section also includes appetizer ideas, such as Hoppin John Dip and Black Bean Dip, with instructions on how to prepare them. “We are thrilled to introduce this new feature on our website,” said Woody Swink, director of regional sales for Margaret Holmes. “We all know how difficult it can be to think of fresh and original meal ideas on a regular basis, and we saw this as the perfect way to assist our consumers who may be looking for new ways to use their Margaret Holmes products.” For a complete list of store locations or for more information about Margaret Holmes, visit MargaretHolmes.com. About Margaret Holmes Based in Effingham, South Carolina, Margaret Holmes is owned by McCall Farms, a canner and distributor of southern-inspired vegetable products grown on 2,000 acres of family farmland, with an additional 3,000 farming acres contracted from other farmers in the Carolinas, Georgia and Florida. McCall Farms produces Peanut Patch Boiled Peanuts, as well as several lines of fresh canned products under the Margaret Holmes name including southern classics such as: butter peas; triple succotash; and cut okra; as well as seasoned southern classics such as: collard greens, butter beans, cabbage and southern peaches.Margaret Holmes Unveils New Peanut Patch Boiled Peanuts Website
October 27, 2010, Effingham, S.C. – Representatives from Margaret Holmes today unveiled the new website for their Peanut Patch Boiled Peanuts product line, www.peanutpatchboiledpeanuts.com.
The new site has been designed with the Peanut Patch enthusiast in mind and includes: information about Peanut Patch Boiled Peanuts; the history of the Peanut Patch brand; a comprehensive section about peanuts and their health benefits; a store locator for purchasing Peanut Patch Boiled Peanuts; and a frequently asked questions section.
The new Peanut Patch Boiled Peanuts site also allows customers to follow Peanut Patch on Facebook by clicking an icon in the top right corner, which opens an additional window allowing the customer to log in and “like” the Peanut Patch page. Through the Facebook page, customers can find exclusive offers and promotions from Peanut Patch Boiled Peanuts.
“We here at Margaret Holmes are very excited to unveil our new Peanut Patch Boiled Peanuts website,” said Woody Swink, director of regional sales for Margaret Holmes. “The new website design allows for a better way to learn more about Peanut Patch, our history and where they can buy our product.”
For a complete list of store locations, or for more information about Peanut Patch Boiled Peanuts, visit www.peanutpatchboiledpeanuts.com or www.facebook.com/peanutpatch.
About Margaret Holmes
Based in Effingham, South Carolina, Margaret Holmes is owned by McCall Farms, a canner and distributor of southern-inspired vegetable products grown on 2,000 acres of family farmland, with an additional 3,000 farming acres contracted from other farmers in the Carolinas, Georgia and Florida. McCall Farms produces Peanut Patch Boiled Peanuts, as well as several lines of fresh canned products under the Margaret Holmes name including southern classics such as: butter peas; triple succotash; and cut okra; as well as seasoned southern classics such as: collard greens, butter beans, cabbage and southern peaches.
To learn more about Margaret Holmes, visit www.margaretholmes.com or www.facebook.com/MargaretHolmesFresh.
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Margaret Holmes Unveils New Products
September 20, 2010, Effingham, S.C. – Margaret Holmes, a premier line of southern-inspired canned vegetables, recently unveiled two new products, buttered corn and buttered double succotash. In stores in time for fall, these new products feature the fresh vegetables and perfect blend of seasonings that make Margaret Holmes a favorite southern treat.
Margaret Holmes buttered corn features fresh, handpicked corn with the perfect amount of creamy butter to highlight the taste and freshness. Complimented by fresh rich butter, the buttered double succotash includes lima beans and corn.
“We are thrilled to unveil our latest products, just in time for the fall season,” said Woody Swink, director of regional sales. “What better way to celebrate the crisp fall days than with a hot bowl of buttered corn or buttered double succotash. Margaret Holmes has become a favorite among families from across the country and it is our goal to continue bringing them the southern classic vegetables they crave.”
For a complete list of store locations or for more information about Margaret Holmes, visit MargaretHolmes.com or www.facebook.com/MargaretHolmesFresh.
About Margaret Holmes
Based in Effingham, South Carolina, Margaret Holmes is owned by McCall Farms, a canner and distributor of southern-inspired vegetable products grown on 2,000 acres of family farmland, with an additional 3,000 farming acres contracted from other farmers in the Carolinas, Georgia and Florida. McCall Farms produces Peanut Patch Boiled Peanuts, as well as several lines of fresh canned products under the Margaret Holmes name including southern classics such as: butter peas; triple succotash; and cut okra; as well as seasoned southern classics such as: collard greens, butter beans, cabbage and southern peaches.
Margaret Holmes Launches New Web Site
Effingham, S.C. – Representatives of McCall Farms today announced the launch of the newly redesigned http://www.margaretholmes.com .
A total overhaul of the previous website, the design of the new Margaret Holmes site is based on the new creative concept and branding for the canned food brand. It features: a more user-friendly navigation; enhanced product information, including the different vegetables and fruits available and their nutritional value; recipes; video cooking demonstrations; a Margaret Holmes blog and frequently asked questions section.
We are proud to announce the launch of our newly redesigned website for Margaret Holmes,” said Woody Swink, regional sales manager of McCall Farms. “With our commitment to providing the best canned vegetables and fruits available, our new site allows a better channel of communication between us and our customers and provides a better overall experience when it comes to the Margaret Holmes brand.”
About McCall Farms
In 1838, on two-thousand acres of farm land in Effingham, South Carolina, patriarch James McCall harvested a legacy. McCall Farms operated solely as a farm until 1954, at which time James Woodrow Swink, husband of James McCall’s granddaughter Harriet McCall, constructed a 5,000-square-foot canning operation on the property. Operating just ten weeks out of the year, the farm concentrated on only the freshest locally grown tomatoes, okra and corn.
Today, McCall Farms continues its modest farming operation from its humble beginnings in Effingham. Canning and distributing Southern vegetable products, including the Margaret Holmes line, grown on its original two-thousand acres of family farms, with an additional three-thousand farming acres contracted from other farmers in the Carolinas, Georgia and Florida, the McCall Farms family is proud to bring the finest products for generations to come.
For more information about McCall Farms or Margaret Holmes, visit www.margaretholmes.com or www.facebook.com/MargaretHolmesFresh.
