ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J.,
April 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
With the introduction of new P.F. Chang's® Home Menu™, those who
long for the signature Asian cuisine made famous by P.F. Chang's
China Bistro® can now conquer their cravings at home. Created
with the expert chefs at P.F. Chang's and produced and distributed
by Unilever (NYSE: UL, UN), one of the world's largest consumer
products companies, the P.F. Chang's Home Menu line includes eight
premium frozen entrees with the bold flavors associated with P.F.
Chang's.
Inspired by P.F. Chang's best-selling recipes, the line
includes: Orange Chicken, Shanghai Style Beef, Sweet & Sour
Chicken, General Chang's Chicken, Ginger Chicken & Broccoli,
Beef with Broccoli, Shrimp in a Garlic Sauce and Shrimp Lo Mein.
The two-serving entrees, which are made with high-quality
ingredients and feature signature P.F. Chang's flavors, are
convenient and easy to prepare, going from skillet to a succulent
high-quality meal at home in just minutes. A patented packaging
technology keeps food fresh-tasting for a premium dining
experience.
"With a proprietary technology, we have been able to capture the
bold flavors associated with P.F. Chang's in a frozen entree that
is quick and easy to prepare," said Gaston Vaneri, Senior Brand
Building Director at Unilever. "The result, P.F. Chang's Home Menu,
is a delicious, flavor-packed meal for two that can be prepared at
home in 13 minutes or less."
The P.F. Chang's Home Menu line features high-quality
ingredients, including Asian vegetables like edamame, water
chestnuts, snap peas and bok choy. Each entree includes chicken,
beef or shrimp, with up to 25 percent of total volume in protein.
All of the ingredients are prepared according to P.F. Chang's
specifications, to provide consumers with a consistently satisfying
meal each time.
"We're proud to present the new P.F. Chang's Home Menu inspired
by our bold tasting, best-selling recipes," said Michael Welborn, President, Global Brand
Development, P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc. "Whether they're
dining at one of our nearly 200 Bistro restaurants nationwide or
spending an evening at home, fans of the P.F. Chang's brand can now
enjoy our vibrant, flavorful food whenever the craving
strikes."
For more information about P.F. Chang's Home Menu, please visit
www.pfchangshomemenu.com.
About Unilever North America
Unilever works to create a better future every day. We
help people feel good, look good and get more out of life with
brands and services that are good for them and good for others.
Each day, around the world, we serve over two billion
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All of the preceding brand names are registered trademarks of the
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communities where we live, work and play, Unilever employs more
than 13,000 people across North
America – generating nearly $10
billion in sales in 2009. For more information, visit
www.unileverusa.com, www.unilever.ca, or www.unilevercaribbean.com.
About P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc.
P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc. (Nasdaq: PFCB) owns and operates
two restaurant concepts in the Asian niche. P.F. Chang's
China Bistro features a blend of high-quality, Chinese-inspired
cuisine and American hospitality in a sophisticated, contemporary
bistro setting. Pei Wei Asian Diner offers a modest menu of
freshly prepared pan-Asian cuisine in a relaxed, warm environment
offering attentive counter service and take-out flexibility.
About P.F. Chang's Home Menu
P.F. Chang's® is a registered trademark of P.F. Chang's China
Bistro, Inc. Home Menu™ is a trademark of P.F. Chang's China
Bistro, Inc.. Inspired by P.F. Chang's best-selling recipes, P.F.
Chang's Home Menu meals feature high-quality ingredients and
vibrant intense flavors, creating a divine home dining experience
in just minutes. For more information, visit
www.pfchangshomemenu.com.
SOURCE Unilever North America