Salads Sing With New Fisher Culinary Touch Salad Toppings

Business Wire, May 21, 2008

Add That Special Touch To Any Salad or Meal

ELGIN, Ill. -- Lettuce is lettuce, but to many, great salads that are both healthy and full of flavor are an important start to any meal that's worth remembering. Not everyone has the time in this work-a-day world, however, to treat themselves and their families to something special at lunch or dinner.

Fisher is about to make stunning salads an every day reality with their new Culinary Touch Salad Toppings. The assortment includes two blends - Cranberry Almond, Walnut Raisin and a Slivered Almond option - comprised of slow toasted nuts and sweet dried fruit that are proven consumer favorites.

According to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), an abiding salad craze is being fueled by health conscious consumers who are often on-the-go and are looking for easier, yet healthy alternatives. Creating a salad with a lettuce base that has just 15 calories per serving, (according to freshcutproduce.com) makes salads a versatile option that can be changed daily based on the ingredients that are added. A study of US adults published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association found that those who eat salads regularly have higher serum levels of vitamins C and E, folic acid, and carotenoids. The study results indicate that these nutrients are well absorbed in the body from raw vegetables.

Today, "salads are erasing boundaries. Liberated from a single menu category, they slip into appetizers and entrees, side dishes and starters," says R&I (Restaurant and Institutions) Magazine.com.

"Research shows that consumers want convenience, good nutrition and great taste," says Julie Nargang, Director of Corporate Marketing for Fisher Nuts. "At the same time, they want something different. That's why Culinary Touch Salad Toppings are the perfect addition to any salad. With their blend of sweet, plump dried fruits and slow toasted nuts they liven up salads while offering high nutritional value, great taste and the ease of prepared foods. They can also be used to sprinkle on top of ice cream and yogurts or simply enjoyed as a snack."

Culinary Touch all of these Salad Toppings come in five to six-ounce stand-up, resealable bags with a suggested retail price of $5.49.

For more information about Fisher products visit www.fishernuts.com.