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Here is the latest buzz and news about what is going on with Kidfresh. Keep checking back to find out what we've been up to and where we are going next!
Kidfresh Receives 2009 New York Award
Kidfresh has been selected for the 2009 New York Award in the Health Foods category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).
The USCA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. Read the Press Release here.
Kidfresh featured on prime-time French TV: France 2 Channel
01/30/09
Click to view the video (in French).
All-Natural Kids Lunches Hit Midwest: KETV-Channel 7 Omaha NE
9/17/2008
A new line of all-natural, preservative-free kids lunches that first appeared in New York have arrived in the Midwest. The lunches are foods that kids are used to—peanut butter and jelly, mac and cheese and other visually appealing snacks. And they're lunches that busy parents can get used to.
You can read more and view the broadcast here.
Kidfresh Featured in Shopping Centers Today
April 8, 2008
Feature article on Kidfresh in ICSC's online publication Shopping Centers Today by Molly Knight.
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Kidfresh profiled in Supermarket News
11/07/2007
"Today's private-label baby and kid products are healthier, higher-quality and faring so well that retailers are expanding their lines"
Kidfresh is featured in an article called Tiny Tastes that profiles kid friendly food retailers.
you can read the article online here.
Kidfresh Featured on NY1 News
August 29, 2007
NY1's Jill Scott gets tips on how to make school lunches more fun for kids, from Kidfresh executive chef Joe Brancaccio.
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Healthy + Fun Meals on the Fly with Kidfresh
July 24, 2007
Kidfresh has announced the distribution of its fresh and healthy meals for children in airports. Available exclusively at Cibo Markets, travelers can now find Kidfresh Travel Packs at JFK Terminal 6 (JetBlue) and Terminal 9 (American Airlines).
The Kidfresh products are presented in dedicated Kidfresh units and include a unique line of meals specially adapted to travel. The lineup consists of TravelPacks that include a fun and healthy main, such as shaped sandwiches or fresh pasta salad, a side such as organic crackers and an organic fruit snack, plus a fun coloring book and crayons for $7.69. Mini Travel Combos include a main and snack, and there are also Travel Snacks that range in price from $2.99 to $5.69.
Cooking Fresh, Fun Food with your Kids
May 29, 2007
Trying to get your kids to eat healthy? Promote them to chef! Here on the May 29 edition of Sprig, KidFresh chef Cricket Azima gives a cooking lesson and strawberry salsa recipe,
Matt Cohen interviewed on ABC News "Money Matters"
April 9, 2007
Matt Cohen discusses how Kidfresh provides healthy lunch alternatives for school-age children on ABC News.
Kidfresh Featured on ABC News
March 9, 2007
In this week's Neighborhood Eats, Eyewitness News reporter Lauren Glassberg describes Kidfresh as "a place that pleases children, and makes their parents even happier!"
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Kidfresh Featured on The Today Show
February 26, 2007
Kidfresh was featured on The Today Show this morning in a segment about healthy food options for children. There were shots of the store and products as well as an interview with Matt Cohen in which he
spoke about the need for a store like Kidfresh. You can currently view the story online.
Kidfresh Featured on NBC News
February 13, 2007
Reporter Cat Greenleaf features Kidfresh this morning in "Getting Your Kids to Eat Healthy" on Channel 4 NBC News.
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Kidfresh Featured on CBS2 News
January 31, 2007
Cindy Hsu features Kidfresh, "a dream store for parents raising picky eaters" in this week's installment of "Family First" on CBS 5:00 news TODAY.
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Good "Times" at Kidfresh
January 10, 2007
The New York Times featured an article about Kidfresh in the Dining Out Section of today's issue. Check out the article "Tiny Shoppers, Big Appetites" on-line by clicking here.
Meanwhile, in the Food section of the New York Post, Kidfresh is highlighted in the article "KIDS AND CHICKS" and in the Food and Drink section of the New York Sun, Kidfresh is mentioned in this week's "Kitchen Dish."
Kidfresh Manhattan Opens its Doors!
Early January!
Kidfresh Manhattan opens its doors! Our first retail location is open for business. Stop on by with your kids and check it out - actually, why not just stay a while! We are located at 1628 2nd Avenue, between 84th and 85th streets.
Kiwi Magazine
October 2, 2006
Kidfresh CEO Matt Cohen was interviewed by Kiwi Magazine as part of their second edition article "50 healthy lunch box ideas". The magazine is on shelves now, but you can also download a copy of the article here.
Kidfresh on TV
- TeleParis Episode 18, 2009
Host Juliette Longuet (French) - France 2 Channel - Jan. 2009
Kidfresh Featured on prime-time French TV - KETV Channel 7 Omaha NE - Sept. 2008
All Natural Kids Lunches Hit Midwest - ABC News "Money Matters" - Apr. 2007
Kidfresh Seen In...
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Business (Italy) - 11/6/08
Il biologico per bambini seduce i genitori americani - NY Resident - 11/4/08
Good Food on the Go - TimeOut Chicago- 10/30/08
Food for thought - Craine's New York Business - 9/29/08
Lunchbox Expansion Plan - Ohmy News International - 1/18/07
A Healthy, Gourmet Shop for the Under-10 Crowd - SuperMarket News - 1/18/07
Concept Targets Kids, Offers Prepared Foods - NY Post - 1/10/07
Kids and Chicks - New York Times - 1/10/07
Tiny Shoppers, Big Appetites - New York Sun - 1/10/07
Kitchen Dish - Kiwi Magazine - December 2006
Truly Happy Meals - Biz Bash
Where to Give Tots a Taste for Nutrition
PDF Download - GoCityKids.com
PDF Download - ModernMom.com
The Food Fights are Over
Press Releases
- 2009 US Commerce Association’s Award (PDF Download)
- Kidfresh Opens Press Release-Jan 2007 (PDF Download)
- Kidfresh Opens Press Release-Nov 2006 (PDF Download)
- Kids Nutrition Stats (PDF Download)
Blogs
- Refresh: A whole health blog
Improving Kids Meals - KidInfo
Sample the New KidFresh Meals at Whole Foods - Pink Lemonade
10 Healthy Lunch Ideas for Your Kids - Daily Candy Chicago
This Week in Chicago: Eat - Grub Street
Manhattan Brats Finally Getting the Luxuries they Deserve
PDF Download - Gastrokid
Kidfresh Delivers the Goods
PDF Download - MommyPoppins.com
New Food Store for Kids Very Well Located
PDF Download - Superchefblog.com
Kidfresh: Cooking Classes for Kids
PDF Download - Well Fed Network (www.wellfed.net)
Lots of Kids Food in Store
PDF Download - UrbanBaby.com
PDF Download - FamilyCorner.com
Kidfresh Lunch Boxes