Bumble Bee Foods Launches “Easy Peel Sensations” - Seasoned Tuna Medleys ff

Leading North American seafood and shelf-stable foods brand, Bumble Bee(R), is launching new Easy Peel Sensations(TM) Seasoned Tuna Medleys - low-calorie five-ounce size medleys of lightly marinated, seasoned light tuna packed in convenient easy-to-open foil top cans.

Bumble Bee(R) Easy Peel Sensations(TM) Seasoned Tuna Medleys are available in three seasonings, including Spicy Thai Chili, Sundried Tomato & Basil, and Lemon & Pepper. Packed in lightweight, portable and recyclable aluminum cans, they feature innovative, peel-able foil lids that are convenient and safe for everyone from kids to seniors.

According to Bumble Bee Foods' Chief Executive Officer Christopher Lischewski, the tuna medleys are flavorful and nutritious, as well as ideal for today's on-the-go lifestyles. “Our new Easy Peel Sensations(TM) Seasoned Tuna Medleys are low in calories and carbohydrates while high in healthful proteins, and a good source of omega-3 fatty acids,” said Mr. Lischewski. “Simply peel them open and create sensational sandwiches, salads, pastas, dips and more. Plus they are perfect for stocking up the office drawer for a low-calorie snack or lunch.”

”We introduced the five-ounce Easy Peel Sensations(TM) Seasoned Tuna Medleys based on the popularity of our three-ounce snack-style, seasoned tuna kits with crackers available in the same three flavors,” Mr. Lischewski continued. “There’s been overwhelming demand for our brand to produce these snack-size options in larger servings and we’re pleased to make them available.”

The Bumble Bee(R) Easy Peel Sensations(TM) were recently previewed at an exclusive luncheon at The Culinary Loft in SoHo, New York. Media food editors were invited to sample a menu selection featuring the new products in creative yet simple recipes developed by noted Food Author and Food Consultant Joie Warner. Warner -a best selling, award-winning cookbook author- is one of the country’s most prolific authors in her genre with over 25 cookbooks. Currently working on a new book to accompany her upcoming PBS cooking special and television series, she has created a variety of recipes for each Bumble Bee(R) Easy Peel Sensations(TM) product

with unique complements of easy-to-prepare ingredients.

Bumble Bee(R) Easy Peel Sensations(TM) Seasoned Tuna Medleys are available in supermarkets nationwide. Suggested retail price is $2.49 per five-ounce can.

The three-ounce Bumble Bee(R) Sensations(TM) snack kits with crackers can also be found in grocery stores nationwide, and the individual three-ounce snack-size cans are featured in select domestic airline in-flight meal boxes.