We are excited to announce that you are now able to find Kidfresh meals in even more stores!  This March, Harris Teeter launched Kidfresh meals in all 206 stores. Harris Teeter has been around since 1936, when W. T. Harris borrowed $500 to open his first grocery store in Charlotte, NC. He was a pioneer in the grocery industry, opening his first supermarket in 1949 that featured air-conditioning, and remained open until 9 p.m. on Friday nights! 

We also love the fact that Harris Teeter strives to minimize their impact on the environment and promote sustainability in all aspects of its business including products & sourcing, design, logistics & distribution, and post-consumer and post-industrial recycling & packaging.

Look for Kidfresh meals in their freezer aisles.  To find the nearest Harris Teeter store near you, check out our store locator.

Another satisfied mom and tot via Twitter: From @Lisa_Pisano in NJ:

 ”Way to go, @KidfreshFoods – my tot loved the wagon wheel Mac n cheese and it was super easy for him to spear w his fork. Mom enjoyed it too!”

Four winners will be chosen at random. Please see complete rules below: 

@KidfreshFoods Tweetstakes in Honor of National Nutrition Month #KidsEatFresh

Runs:   3/14/2012 – 3/23/2012

Tweetstakes hashtag:  #KidsEatFresh

Official Rules

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY to enter or win. Making a purchase will not increase your chances of winning.  Void where prohibited by law.

Who may enter:  Tweetstakes is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are 18 years or older with Internet access at time of entry and registered users of Twitter with public, unprotected Twitter accounts, and who are followers of Kidfresh Foods (Twitter handle: @KidfreshFoods). Only entrants logging onto the Internet from within the 50 United States and the District of Columbia are eligible to enter the Tweetstakes. The following persons are not eligible to enter the Tweetstakes: (a) employees of Kidfresh (the “Sponsor”), its affiliates or subsidiaries, (b) employees of any organizations directly involved with this Tweetstakes, (c) immediate family members and persons living in the same household as the persons identified in (a) or (b) above.

How to enter:  There is one way to enter the Tweetstakes.  Between 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time March 14, 2012 through 11:59 p.m. March 23, 2012 Eastern Standard Time (the “Tweetstakes Period”):  (1) Become a follower or already be following @KidfreshFoods on Twitter and mention @KidfreshFoods and the hashtag #KidsEatFresh in a tweet, and tweet an answer to the following question: What VEGETABLE and/or PROTEIN do you wish your kids would eat? Sponsor will not be responsible for lost, late, incomplete, stolen, illegible, or misdirected entries due to any reason. Sponsor will not be responsible for incorrect mentions, users’ private or protected Twitter account settings, or typographical errors resulting in uncounted tweets, or other lost, late, incomplete, stolen, illegible, or misdirected entries due to any reason. Entries submitted using any kind of bot or automated technology will be deleted. Limit of one entry per “Authorized Account Holder” /Twitter handle. “Authorized Account Holder” is defined as the natural person who is assigned to a Twitter account by Twitter, Inc.  If you submit more than one entry, only your first entry will be eligible and all other entries will be disregarded.  

Random Drawing:  There will be four (4) winners chosen by random drawing. The random drawing will take place on or around March 23, 2012 from all eligible entries received.  The voting winner will be notified by March 26, 2012 via the Twitter account used to enter. Decisions of the judges are final.

Prizes and odds of winning:  Each winner will receive one (1) $25.00 American Express gift card and seven (7) coupons for free Kidfresh meals. Average Retail Value for each prize is $45.93.  Total ARV is $183.72. Your prize will be sent to you no later than April 30, 2012. Prize is non-transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash. Sponsor makes no representation or warranties concerning the appearance, safety or performance of any prizes awarded.  Sponsor reserves the right to substitute an alternative prize of equal or greater value.  The odds of winning depend upon the number of valid entries received.

Claiming prize.  All properly claimed prizes will be awarded.  Each winner is responsible for all applicable taxes and must sign an affidavit of eligibility and compliance with rules/release, and all other applicable forms required by a taxing authority within ten (10) days of receipt of written prize notification or prizes will be forfeited and an alternate winner selected.  By accepting the prize, each winner consents to Sponsor’s use of their name, photograph and/or likeness, address, voice, and statements made by or attributed to them in perpetuity, in any and all media now known or hereafter developed for all business purposes without additional compensation unless prohibited by law. If each potential winner does not claim the prize within ten (10) days of receipt of written prize notification, the prize(s) will be forfeited and an alternate winner selected.  In the event of a dispute as to the identity of a winner based on an Authorized Account Holder, the winning entry will be declared made by the Authorized Account Holder of the Twitter account submitted at time of entry.  The name of the winner of the Tweetstakes will be available on the Kidfresh website. Sponsor is located at 315 Fifth Avenue, Suite 401, New York, NY 10016.

Privacy:  Sponsor will be collecting personal data about entrants in accordance with Sponsor’s privacy policy.  Please review the Sponsor’s privacy policy at http://www.kidfresh.com/privacy-policy/.  By participating in the Tweetstakes, you agree to Sponsor’s collection and usage of your personal information and acknowledge that you have read and accepted Sponsor’s privacy policy.

Limitation of Liability: By entering, participants release and hold harmless Sponsor, its parent, subsidiary and affiliated companies, respective subsidiaries, directors, officers, employees and agents from any and all liability or any injuries, loss or damage of any kind arising from or in connection with this Tweetstakes or acceptance or use of any prize won.

Miscellaneous conditions: The Sponsor assumes no responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to, or alteration of, entries. The Sponsor is not responsible for any problems or technical malfunction of any telephone network or telephone lines, computer on-line systems, servers, or providers, computer equipment, software, failure of any email or entry to be received by Sponsor on account of technical problems, human error or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any website, or any combination thereof, including any injury or damage to participant’s or any other person’s computer relating to or resulting from participation in this Tweetstakes or downloading any materials in this Tweetstakes. If for any reason this Tweetstakes is not capable of running as planned due to infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes beyond the control of the Sponsor which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of this Tweetstakes, the Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process and/or to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Tweetstakes.

Right to cancel Tweetstakes: Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Tweetstakes.

Choice of Law;  All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules or the rights and obligations of entrants and Sponsor in connection with this Tweetstakes, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the substantive laws of the State of Delaware, USA without regard to conflict of law principles.

Here are a few ways to “Get Your Plate in Shape” from the food and nutrition experts at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics — and how Kidfresh meals helps get your kid’s plates in shape:

• Make half of your plate fruits and vegetables: Eat a variety of vegetables, especially dark green, red and orange varieties. Add fresh, dried, frozen or canned fruits to meals and snacks.

Kidfresh meals provide key nutrients for growing children and up to 33% of a child’s daily vegetable requirements by the addition of hidden vegetables. For example, our Easy Cheesy Ravioli contains tomatoes, carrots and butternut squash.

• Make at least half your grains whole: Chose 100 percent whole-grain breads, cereals, crackers, pasta and brown rice. Check the ingredients list on food packages to find whole grain foods.

Kidfresh’s Rainbow Rice + Chicken contains brown and white rice and is a good source of protein, fiber and Vitamin A.

• Switch to fat-free or low-fat milk: Fat free and low-fat milk have the same amount of calcium and other essential nutrients as whole milk, but less fat and calories. For those who are lactose intolerant, try lactose-free milk or a calcium-fortified soy beverage.
• Vary your protein choices: Eat a variety of foods from the protein food group each week, such as seafood, nuts and beans, as well as lean meat, poultry and eggs. Keep meat and poultry portions small and lean. And be sure to choose seafood as the protein at least twice a week.
• Cut back on sodium and empty calories from solid fats and added sugars: Compare sodium in foods and choose those with lower numbers, and season your foods with herbs and spices instead of salt. Switch from solid fats to healthy oils like olive and canola oil. Replace sugary drinks with water and choose fruit for dessert.

In addition to hidden vegetables, each Kidfresh meal comes high in protein and vitamins, contains low sodium, and all for under 400 calories with great taste that kids love.

• Enjoy your foods but eat less: Avoid oversized portions. Use a smaller plate, bowl and glass. Cook more often at home where you are in control of what’s in your food. When eating out, choose lower calorie menu options.
• Be physically active your way: Adults need at least 2 hours and 30 minutes of physical activity every week. Choose activities that you enjoy, and start by doing as much as you can.

Make sure to follow us on Twitter @KidfreshFoods and Like our Facebook page for more news and conversations about National Nutrition Month. We’ll also have a Tweetstakes next week where you can win some great prizes - so tune in for the details!

Get your kids plate in shape by trying out our Kidfresh meals. Like us on Facebook and receive a $1.00 off coupon!

Initiated in 1973 as a week-long event, “National Nutrition Week” became a month-long observance in 1980 in response to growing public interest in nutrition. As part of this public education campaign, the Academy’s National Nutrition website includes a variety of helpful tips, fun games, promotional tools and nutrition education resources, all designed to spread the message of good nutrition around the “Get Your Plate in Shape” theme.