Blount Brings Panera Mac & Cheese to Retail

Blount Fine Foods, a manufacturer of hand-crafted artisan soups and gourmet sides, sauces and entrées, announced the launch of 10- and 16-ounce cups of heat ‘n go Mac & Cheese under the Panera Bread brand. Production will begin in September, with product shipping and on the shelves at better grocery and specialty stores around the country a few days later. “Panera Bread’s Mac & Cheese is one of their signature pasta dishes, and a favorite for all ages,” says Bob Sewall, EVP of sales and marketing at Blount. “When merchandised aggressively, this SKU should perform extremely well in multiple locations within any store.”