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Cakes Inspired by Disney and Pixar's Cars and Toy Story Available at Kroger

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Kroger (NYSE: KR) has introduced new Disney and Pixar-inspired cakes in its stores nationwide. These cakes, featuring designs from Cars and Toy Story, were created by Kroger associates during the 2024 Cake Challenge. The competition, held in January, brought together top Certified Cake Decorators from 20 divisions, with representatives from Disney and DecoPac judging the entries.

The winning designs include a Cars Sheet Cake with Lightning McQueen, Cruz Ramirez, and Jackson Storm, and a Toy Story Sheet Cake with a 3D Woody decoration. Josh Harpole, VP of Deli and Bakery at Kroger, emphasized the importance of cake decorators in customers' special moments. Customers can order these cakes in-store or online, bringing a touch of Disney magic to their celebrations.

Kroger (NYSE: KR) ha introdotto nuove torte ispirate a Disney e Pixar nei suoi negozi a livello nazionale. Queste torte, caratterizzate da design provenienti da Cars e Toy Story, sono state create dai dipendenti di Kroger durante la 2024 Cake Challenge. La competizione, tenutasi a gennaio, ha riunito i migliori Decoratori di Torte Certificati di 20 divisioni, con rappresentanti di Disney e DecoPac che hanno giudicato le creazioni.

I design vincitori includono una Torta a Foggia di Cars con Lightning McQueen, Cruz Ramirez e Jackson Storm, e una Torta a Foggia di Toy Story con una decorazione 3D di Woody. Josh Harpole, VP Deli e Bakery di Kroger, ha sottolineato l'importanza dei decoratori di torte nei momenti speciali dei clienti. I clienti possono ordinare queste torte in negozio o online, portando un tocco di magia Disney nelle loro celebrazioni.

Kroger (NYSE: KR) ha introducido nuevos pasteles inspirados en Disney y Pixar en sus tiendas de todo el país. Estos pasteles, que presentan diseños de Cars y Toy Story, fueron creados por miembros del equipo de Kroger durante el Desafío de Pasteles 2024. La competencia, celebrada en enero, reunió a los mejores Decoradores de Pasteles Certificados de 20 divisiones, con representantes de Disney y DecoPac juzgando las entradas.

Los diseños ganadores incluyen un Pastel de Cars con Lightning McQueen, Cruz Ramirez y Jackson Storm, y un Pastel de Toy Story con una decoración 3D de Woody. Josh Harpole, VP de Deli y Bakery en Kroger, destacó la importancia de los decoradores de pasteles en los momentos especiales de los clientes. Los clientes pueden pedir estos pasteles en la tienda o en línea, llevando un toque de magia Disney a sus celebraciones.

Kroger (NYSE: KR)는 전국 매장에서 디즈니와 픽사에서 영감을 받은 케이크를 새롭게 출시했습니다. 카와 토이 스토리의 디자인이 특징인 이 케이크는 2024 케이크 챌린지 동안 Kroger 직원들이 만든 것입니다. 1월에 열린 이 대회는 20개 부서의 최고 인증 케이크 장식자를 모았으며, 디즈니와 DecoPac의 대표들이 출품작을 심사했습니다.

수상작 디자인에는 라이트닝 맥퀸, 크루즈 라미레즈, 잭슨 스톰이 그려진 카 시트 케이크와 3D 우디 장식이 있는 토이 스토리 시트 케이크가 포함됩니다. Kroger의 델리 및 제과 부서 부사장인 Josh Harpole은 케이크 장식자가 고객의 특별한 순간에서 얼마나 중요한지를 강조했습니다. 고객은 매장에서나 온라인으로 이 케이크를 주문할 수 있으며, 그들의 축하 행사에 디즈니의 마법을 더할 수 있습니다.

Kroger (NYSE: KR) a introduit de nouveaux gâteaux inspirés par Disney et Pixar dans ses magasins à travers le pays. Ces gâteaux, présentant des designs de Cars et Toy Story, ont été créés par les employés de Kroger lors du 2024 Cake Challenge. La compétition, qui s'est tenue en janvier, a rassemblé les meilleurs Décorateurs de Gâteaux Certifiés de 20 divisions, avec des représentants de Disney et DecoPac jugeant les contributions.

Les designs gagnants incluent un Gâteau Cars avec Lightning McQueen, Cruz Ramirez et Jackson Storm, et un Gâteau Toy Story avec une décoration 3D de Woody. Josh Harpole, VP Deli et Bakery chez Kroger, a souligné l'importance des décorateurs de gâteaux dans les moments spéciaux des clients. Les clients peuvent commander ces gâteaux en magasin ou en ligne, apportant une touche de magie Disney à leurs célébrations.

Kroger (NYSE: KR) hat neue von Disney und Pixar inspirierte Kuchen in seinen Geschäften landesweit eingeführt. Diese Kuchen, die Designs aus Cars und Toy Story zeigen, wurden von Kroger-Mitarbeitern während der 2024 Cake Challenge kreiert. Der Wettbewerb, der im Januar stattfand, versammelte die besten zertifizierten Kuchendekorateure aus 20 Abteilungen, wobei Vertreter von Disney und DecoPac die Einsendungen bewerteten.

Die Gewinnerdesigns umfassen einen Cars Blechkuchen mit Lightning McQueen, Cruz Ramirez und Jackson Storm sowie einen Toy Story Blechkuchen mit einer 3D-Dekoration von Woody. Josh Harpole, VP Deli und Bakery bei Kroger, betonte die Bedeutung von Kuchendekorateuren für die besonderen Momente der Kunden. Kunden können diese Kuchen im Geschäft oder online bestellen und so einen Hauch von Disney-Magie in ihre Feierlichkeiten bringen.

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  • Introduction of new Disney and Pixar-inspired cakes across Kroger stores
  • Collaboration with major brands (Disney and Pixar) potentially increasing customer appeal
  • Showcasing employee talent through the Cake Challenge, potentially boosting morale and productivity
  • Expansion of product offerings in the bakery department
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Cakes designed by associates during Enterprise-wide decorating contest

CINCINNATI, Sept. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today shared new cakes, inspired by Disney and Pixar's Cars and Toy Story, are now available in Kroger's Family of Stores across the country. These cakes were designed by associates during the 2024 Cake Challenge.

In January, Kroger invited the top Certified Cake Decorators representing 20 divisions to participate in the 2024 Cake Challenge, with representatives from Disney and DecoPac. Hosted at General Office in Cincinnati, Ohio, decorators engaged in a friendly competition for individual and team awards, including the grand prize of spotlighting the winning designs in Kroger's Family of Stores across the country. Participants were judged on originality, presentation, difficulty, design and overall appearance.

"Our associates, particularly our cake decorators, are trusted to be part of so many of life's special moments from creating the perfect birthday party to graduations," said Josh Harpole, vice president of Deli and Bakery at Kroger. "Celebrating the passion and talent from our top decorators makes these winning designs hitting our stores that much sweeter. We are thrilled to collaborate with Disney and Pixar to bring customers Cars and Toy Story themed cakes and cupcakes in stores across the country."

The winning cake designs include:

  • Disney and Pixar's Cars Sheet Cake: Cake features Lightning McQueen, Cruz Ramirez and Jackson Storm from the film, along with bright red, yellow and blue icing with a lightning bolt and speedometer
  • Disney and Pixar's Toy Story Sheet Cake: Cake features red, yellow and blue icing with a 3D Woody decoration waving hello to his friends

"It was an honor to be a part of the Kroger Cake Challenge," said Pete LaSota, senior manager, sales/retail marketing, Disney Consumer Products. "Disney appreciates the opportunity to support Kroger and DecoPac to elevate cake celebrations everywhere."

Customers can order the cakes and cupcakes in-store or online here.

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About Kroger
At The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), we are dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit™. We are, across our family of companies nearly 420,000 associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless digital shopping experience and retail food stores under a variety of banner names, serving America through food inspiration and uplift, and creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities. To learn more about us, visit our newsroom and investor relations site.

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What new cake designs has Kroger (KR) introduced in 2024?

Kroger has introduced new cake designs inspired by Disney and Pixar's Cars and Toy Story. These include a Cars Sheet Cake featuring Lightning McQueen, Cruz Ramirez, and Jackson Storm, and a Toy Story Sheet Cake with a 3D Woody decoration.

How were the new Kroger (KR) cake designs created?

The new cake designs were created by Kroger associates during the 2024 Cake Challenge. Top Certified Cake Decorators from 20 divisions participated in this enterprise-wide decorating contest, with representatives from Disney and DecoPac judging the entries.

Where can customers order the new Disney-inspired cakes from Kroger (KR)?

Customers can order the new Disney and Pixar-inspired cakes and cupcakes in-store at Kroger's Family of Stores or online through Kroger's website.

When did Kroger (KR) hold its 2024 Cake Challenge?

Kroger held its 2024 Cake Challenge in January 2024, inviting top Certified Cake Decorators from 20 divisions to participate in the competition.

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