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MegaMex Foods Launches 3 New WHOLLY® GUACAMOLE Flavors for Foodservice Operators

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MegaMex Foods has expanded its WHOLLY® Guacamole portfolio for foodservice operators with three new flavors: Jalapeño Garlic, Serrano Lime, and Cilantro Lime. These join the existing Classic and Southwest varieties, bringing the total to five pre-made guacamole options. The expansion responds to a Technomic study showing that 50% of operators value simplicity in using pre-made guacamole.

All WHOLLY® Guacamole products are made with 100% real Hass avocados, contain no artificial colors or flavors, and are fresh and ready to serve. The new flavors come in a 12/1 lb. case pack. This product line extension aims to provide foodservice operators with more versatile options for appetizers, toppers, and ingredients in various dishes.

MegaMex Foods ha ampliato il proprio portfolio di WHOLLY® Guacamole per gli operatori del settore foodservice con tre nuovi gusti: Jalapeño Aglio, Serrano Lime e Cilantro Lime. Questi si uniscono alle varietà esistenti Classic e Southwest, portando il totale a cinque opzioni di guacamole pronte da utilizzare. L'espansione risponde a uno studio di Technomic che mostra come il 50% degli operatori apprezzi la semplicità nell'uso del guacamole già pronto.

Tutti i prodotti WHOLLY® Guacamole sono realizzati con 100% veri avocado Hass, non contengono coloranti o aromi artificiali e sono freschi e pronti per essere serviti. I nuovi gusti sono disponibili in un imballaggio da 12/1 lb.. Questa estensione della linea di prodotti mira a fornire agli operatori foodservice opzioni più versatili per antipasti, condimenti e ingredienti in vari piatti.

MegaMex Foods ha ampliado su portafolio de WHOLLY® Guacamole para los operadores de servicio de alimentos con tres nuevos sabores: Jalapeño Ajo, Serrano Limón y Cilantro Limón. Estos se unen a las variedades Classic y Southwest existentes, llevando el total a cinco opciones de guacamole prefabricadas. La expansión responde a un estudio de Technomic que muestra que el 50% de los operadores valoran la simplicidad en el uso de guacamole ya preparado.

Todos los productos WHOLLY® Guacamole están hechos con 100% aguacates Hass reales, no contienen colores ni sabores artificiales, y están frescos y listos para servir. Los nuevos sabores vienen en un empaque de 12/1 lb.. Esta extensión de línea de productos tiene como objetivo proporcionar a los operadores de servicio de alimentos más opciones versátiles para aperitivos, aderezos e ingredientes en varios platos.

메가멕스 푸드(MegaMex Foods)는 식음료 운영자를 위한 WHOLLY® 과카몰리 포트폴리오를 세 가지 새로운 맛으로 확장했습니다: 할라피뇨 마늘, 세라노 라임, 그리고 고수 라임. 이들은 기존의 클래식 및 남서부 변형에 추가되어 총 다섯 가지의 즉석 과카몰리 옵션을 제공합니다. 이 확장은 테크노믹(Technomic) 연구에 의해 뒷받침되며, 운영자 50%가 미리 만들어진 과카몰리를 사용할 때의 간편함을 중요시하고 있음을 보여줍니다.

모든 WHOLLY® 과카몰리 제품은 100% 진짜 하스 아보카도로 만들어지며, 인공 색소나 향료는 포함되지 않고 신선하며 제공 준비가 완료되어 있습니다. 새로운 맛은 12/1 lb. 케이스 팩으로 제공됩니다. 이 제품 라인 확장은 식음료 운영자에게 애피타이저, 토핑 및 다양한 요리의 재료로 사용할 수 있는 더 다양한 옵션을 제공하기 위한 것입니다.

MegaMex Foods a élargi son portefeuille de WHOLLY® Guacamole pour les acteurs du secteur de la restauration avec trois nouvelles saveurs : Jalapeño Ail, Serrano Citron vert et Coriandre Citron vert. Celles-ci rejoignent les variétés Classic et Southwest existantes, portant le total à cinq options de guacamole prêtes à l'emploi. L'expansion répond à une étude de Technomic montrant que 50% des opérateurs apprécient la simplicité d'utilisation du guacamole prêt à l'emploi.

Tous les produits WHOLLY® Guacamole sont fabriqués avec 100% de vrais avocats Hass, ne contiennent ni colorants ni arômes artificiels, et sont frais et prêts à servir. Les nouvelles saveurs sont disponibles en conditionnement de 12/1 lb.. Cette extension de la ligne de produits vise à offrir aux opérateurs de la restauration des options plus polyvalentes pour les apéritifs, garnitures et ingrédients dans divers plats.

MegaMex Foods hat sein Portfolio von WHOLLY® Guacamole für Gastronomiebetriebe mit drei neuen Geschmacksrichtungen erweitert: Jalapeño Knoblauch, Serrano Limette und Koriander Limette. Diese gesellen sich zu den bestehenden Klassik- und Südwestvarianten und erhöhen die Gesamtzahl auf fünf fertige Guacamole-Optionen. Die Erweiterung reagiert auf eine Studie von Technomic, die zeigt, dass 50% der Betreiber die Einfachheit der Verwendung von fertiger Guacamole schätzen.

Alle WHOLLY® Guacamole Produkte bestehen aus 100% echten Hass-Avocados, enthalten keine künstlichen Farben oder Aromen und sind frisch und bereit zum Servieren. Die neuen Geschmacksrichtungen sind in einem 12/1 lb. Karton erhältlich. Diese Erweiterung der Produktlinie zielt darauf ab, Gastronomiebetrieben vielseitigere Optionen für Vorspeisen, Toppings und Zutaten in verschiedenen Gerichten zu bieten.

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  • Expansion of product line with three new guacamole flavors
  • Addressing market demand for simplicity in foodservice operations
  • Products made with 100% real Hass avocados and no artificial ingredients
  • Ready-to-serve format reducing preparation time for operators
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So much flavor, so little prep time

ORANGE, Calif., Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Over the years, guacamole has become a staple for restaurants — as an appetizer, topper and versatile ingredient used on sandwiches, burgers and Mexican dishes. A recent Technomic study found that 50% of operators cited simplicity as the primary benefit to their kitchen/menu with regards to using packaged or pre-made guacamole1. In response, MegaMex Foods is expanding its WHOLLY® Guacamole portfolio with the introduction of three new foodservice products.

The extension of the portfolio includes three new pre-made guacamole flavor varieties, bringing the brand's total to five flavors now available for purchase for foodservice operators.

  • *NEW* WHOLLY® Guacamole Jalapeño Garlic Guacamole (Item #137542)
    Our chunky, TexMex-Style guacamole is full of flavor with hand-scooped Hass avocados, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño peppers and garlic.
  • *NEW* WHOLLY® Guacamole Serrano Lime Guacamole (Item #137544)
    Our chunky guacamole leans into its authentic Mexican roots, with hand-scooped Hass avocado, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lime juice, serrano peppers and no garlic.
  • *NEW* WHOLLY® Guacamole Cilantro Lime Guacamole (Item #137543)
    Our chunky, Baja-Style guacamole has a zesty lime flavor paired with hand-scooped Hass avocados, red onions, cilantro and jalapeño peppers with no tomatoes or garlic.
  • WHOLLY® Guacamole Classic Guacamole (Item #137540)
    Our Classic Guacamole is what made us famous and what you know your customers love. This smooth guacamole is made with hand-scooped Hass avocados, jalapeño peppers, onion and garlic.
  • WHOLLY® Guacamole Southwest Guacamole (Item #137541)
    This guacamole brings the taste of the Southwest. It's smooth with hand-scooped Hass avocado paired with tomatillos, onions, jalapeño and red bell peppers, cilantro and garlic.

All WHOLLY® Guacamole foodservice products are made with 100% real Hass avocados and no artificial colors or flavors, fresh* and ready to serve. The new guacamole flavors come in a tray and are packed in a 12/1 lb. case pack.

To request a sample or learn more about the new guacamole flavors, visit www.megamexfoodservice.com/brand/wholly-guacamole.

*Fresh, never frozen
1 National Omnibus Survey, Technomic 2024

About the Wholly® Brand
The Wholly® brand, home of Wholly® AVOCADO and Wholly® GUACAMOLE, America's No. 1 refrigerated guacamole (based on latest 52-week IRI data), is a global leader in ready-to-eat avocado innovation, food safety and quality. All Wholly® products are made with hand scooped Hass avocados and are gluten free with no preservatives added. High Pressure Technology (HPT) is used to help extend the shelf life of the products and maintain the avocado's delicious flavors and nutrients, while eliminating potentially harmful bacteria. The Wholly® brand is part of MegaMex Foods, a joint venture founded by Herdez del Fuerte and Hormel Foods Corporation and one of the fastest growing Mexican food companies in the U.S. focused on reimagining Mexican flavor. For more information and recipe ideas, visit eatwholly.com.

About MegaMex Foods, LLC
MegaMex Foods, one of the fastest growing Mexican food companies in the U.S., is focused on reimagining Mexican flavor in restaurants and home kitchens across the country. MegaMex Foods is proudly committed to authentic ingredients and providing a real solution for achieving true Mexican flavors with trusted products, including Wholly®, La Victoria®, Herdez®, Embasa®, Doña Maria®, Búfalo® and Don Miguel® brands. A joint venture founded by Herdez del Fuerte and Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), MegaMex Foods is headquartered in Orange, Calif., with facilities in Texas and Mexico. MegaMex Foods has two operating plants, numerous manufacturing partners and over 4,000 employees. For more information, visit megamexfoods.com and mmxfoodservice.com.

About Hormel Foods — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ 
Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include PLANTERS®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, HORMEL® NATURAL CHOICE®, APPLEGATE®, JUSTIN'S®, WHOLLY®, HORMEL® BLACK LABEL®, COLUMBUS®, JENNIE-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America's most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World's Best Companies, received a perfect score of 100 on the 2023–24 Corporate Equality Index and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ — to bring some of the world's most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit hormelfoods.com.

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FAQ

What new flavors did MegaMex Foods add to its WHOLLY® Guacamole foodservice line?

MegaMex Foods added three new flavors to its WHOLLY® Guacamole foodservice line: Jalapeño Garlic Guacamole, Serrano Lime Guacamole, and Cilantro Lime Guacamole.

How many WHOLLY® Guacamole flavors are now available for foodservice operators?

There are now five WHOLLY® Guacamole flavors available for foodservice operators, including the three new flavors and the existing Classic and Southwest varieties.

What percentage of operators cited simplicity as a primary benefit of using pre-made guacamole?

According to a recent Technomic study, 50% of operators cited simplicity as the primary benefit of using packaged or pre-made guacamole in their kitchens or menus.

What is the case pack size for the new WHOLLY® Guacamole flavors?

The new WHOLLY® Guacamole flavors come in a 12/1 lb. case pack.

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