Campbell Foodservice Chefs Serve Grown Up Kids Food at March of Dimes(R) Signature Chefs Auction Auction Package To Help a Busy Mom Focus On Her Health and That of Her Family

CAMDEN, N.J., Nov 09, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) North America Foodservice executive chefs will present delicious "grown-up kids' food," including Mac & Cheese with Lobster & Truffle Crumbs and the World's Best Tomato Basil Bisque with Petite Grilled Fontina & Herb Panini. Campbell also will offer an exclusive culinary package for a busy mom who wants to focus on her health and that of her family at the March of Dimes(R) Signature Chefs Auction at The Please Touch Museum(R) on November 13. Campbell is the Presenting Five-Star Sponsor of the event.

Campbell's auction package will include: -- Recipes for nutritious 30-minute meals created by Campbell's chefs - plus the ingredients needed to make them - delivered to mom's home every other week for three months; -- The opportunity to ask Campbell's Chef Amanda Zimlich questions and cooking advice throughout the year, for busy days when it's hard to think of something new and nutritious to put on the table; -- A private healthy cooking or wine class for mom and three friends at mom's home with Chef Amanda; -- A custom package at The Sporting Club at the Bellevue, Philadelphia's premier fitness facility, including a 1-year membership (generously donated by The Sporting Club); 6 personal training sessions with Tenley Ammerman, Restaurateur Stephen Starr's personal trainer and trainer to the stars; 4 80-minute hot stone massages; 4 60-minute facials; 4 60-minute aromatherapy wraps; and unlimited access to The Sporting Club's sauna, whirlpool and 25-meter indoor swimming pool; yoga and meditation room; and the opportunity to participate in close to 100 classes each week, including boxing, yoga, pilates, step, spinning and strength training classes.

"The March of Dimes is committed to babies' health, and champions the needs of moms and children. At Campbell, we're also committed to children's health and nutrition, so the March of Dimes is a perfect match for us," said Irene Chang Britt, President, North America Foodservice, Campbell Soup Company. "We're thrilled to advance our mission of nourishing people's lives by supporting this great organization for the second year in a row." According to the March of Dimes, the healthier a woman is before pregnancy, the better her chances are of having a healthy baby, and the less likely her baby is of being born preterm.

Campbell's Executive Chefs Tom Frain, Richard Calladonato, Amanda Zimlich and Mark Fitch will join other chefs from 20 of Philadelphia's premier restaurants, including Talula's Table, Union Trust Steakhouse, Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar, and Ristorante Panorama.

Chef Tom Frain is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, and has worked at fine dining institutions since age 17, including the Four Seasons Hotel; Chef Richard Calladonato is also a Culinary Institute of America alum and has worked for several restaurant chains, including Tony Roma's and Bertucci's; Chef Amanda Zimlich is the youngest female chef to ever have been invited to cook at the James Beard Foundation; and Chef Mark Fitch, a certified Chef Pattissier and trained confectioner, chocolatier, and ice cream specialist, holds patents and has worked for royalty and other exclusive clientele.

At the event, the chefs will serve approximately 500 guests "grown-up kids' food" featuring Campbell Foodservice products, including March of Dimes Mac & Cheese with Lobster & Truffle Crumbs; The World's Best Tomato Basil Bisque with Petite Grilled Fontina & Herb Panini; Pigs in a Blanket Pretzel Wrapped with Smoked Cheddar Bockwurst; Big Kid Alphabet Soup with a Cracker Spoon; Truffled Parmesan Goldfish(R) crackers; and a deconstructed chocolate chip cookie with fresh whipped cream.

Campbell's auction package expires one year from the date the auction winner chooses to activate her membership at The Sporting Club.

About Campbell Foodservice Since 1965, Campbell's North America Foodservice division has been a trusted food service partner, committed to providing restaurants, schools and institutions with great-tasting, nutritionally balanced products. These include Campbell's(R) Healthy Request(R) soups, Campbell's(R) Well & Good(R) soups, StockPot(R) soups and sauces, V8(R) beverages, Pace(R) and Prego(R) sauces, and Pepperidge Farm(R) snacks.

About Campbell Soup Company Campbell Soup Company is a global manufacturer and marketer of high-quality foods and simple meals, including soup, baked snacks, and healthy beverages.

Founded in 1869, the company has a portfolio of market-leading brands, including "Campbell's," "Pepperidge Farm," "Arnott's," and "V8." For more information on the company, visit Campbell's website at www.campbellsoup.com.

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