Ramadan Cuisine Made Easy with more than 50 Certified Halal Products
Brand Honors Holiday by Giving Back to Whole Kids Foundation through Sales
STAMFORD, Conn. (June 9, 2015) – In preparation for Ramadan, Saffron Road®, a leader in the Natural Foods market, is offering American Muslim consumers a wide range of more than 50 Certified Halal products nationwide, a significant shelf presence compared to only four during its 2010 debut. According to the leading Islamic branding agency, Ogilvy Noor, there are seven million American Muslims who command more than $170 billion in annual consumer buying power, which they project may grow dramatically as the American Muslim population nearly doubles over the next two decades. Saffron Road aims to provide this exceptional demographic of dedicated consumers with premium Halal products that meet their dietary needs and will also give back to the community through a nonprofit partnership during this important time of giving.
Saffron Road recognizes Ramadan is a great opportunity for the brand to fulfill a need for Muslim consumers by offering products that accommodate their needs during the month-long holiday of fasting. Saffron Road has experienced continued success in the frozen food category, with one of the reasons being Ramadan. From its frozen entrees and appetizers to its simmer sauces and broths, Saffron Road helps make iftar and suhoor meals easier during the month of Ramadan. Saffron Road’s newest products, a line of frozen entrees inspired by traditional Mexican cuisine, are also Halal Certified. The company’s new and existing offerings will be on promotion at Whole Foods Market® and many other retailers during the second half of June into the first half of July, making it convenient for Muslim consumers to choose the brand’s halal products during Ramadan.
Saffron Road is the only nationally available Halal Certified line of food in the U.S., now widely available in 10,000 stores. “Our Ramadan outreach for 2015 will engage with the American Muslim community on multiple levels – in store, online, and with local communities. We want to benefit from the blessings of this holy month by not only connecting more deeply with Halal consumers, but also by informing our mainstream consumer base about our wide variety of offerings, including our new halal Mexican entrees,” said Adnan Durrani, CEO of American Halal Company, Inc. “In addition to our food offerings, one of the core obligations of Ramadan is to do good work and give back to those less fortunate. We will directly participate in such charitable opportunities through our nonprofit partners during this time of the year.”
In the spirit of Ramadan, Saffron Road will be supporting nonprofit Whole Kids Foundation, helping to fund school gardens in communities in the U.S.. From June 17 to July 14, for every product purchased at Whole Foods Market, Saffron Road will donate 5 percent, up to $10,000 to Whole Kids Foundation. School gardens can make a difference - every seed planted sprouts a new opportunity for kids to learn about healthy choices and develop healthier eating habits. Whole Kids Foundation was founded by Whole Foods Market, Saffron Road’s first national retail partner, and aims to support schools and inspire families to improve children's nutrition.
In addition to supporting Whole Kids Foundation, Saffron Road will be providing consumers with a variety of offers and resources during Ramadan.
- Twitter Party: On June 15th, Saffron Road will be hosting a Twitter party, in partnership with Whole Foods Market, where consumers can learn more about Ramadan and share their personal traditions and celebrations for a chance to win a variety of prizes, including free product coupons and more. Join the conversation at @WholeFoods and by following #WFMDish from 5 to 6 p.m. CST on June 15th.
- My Halal Kitchen Giveaways & Recipes: Saffron Road is partnering with halal food expert and influencer Yvonne Maffei of My Halal Kitchen to provide consumers with exclusive tips and recipes for Ramadan. She also will be hosting giveaways of Saffron Road products and swag during the month-long holiday.
Saffron Road offers more than 50 different products ranging from frozen entrees, appetizers, wraps, simmer sauces, broths, to snacks and desserts – all of which are inspired by cuisines native to places such as India, Thailand, Morocco, the Middle East, Northern Africa, Mexico, and Korea. Infused with authentic flavors, each product invites consumers on a journey of cultural discovery and epicurean enjoyment.
Saffron Road products can be purchased at Whole Foods Market and many other retailers nationwide.
For more information about Saffron Road, please visit saffronroadfood.com. You can also follow the brand on Facebook at facebook.com/saffronroadfood, on Twitter at twitter.com/saffronroadfood or on Pinterest at pinterest.com/saffronroadfood. Additional information on Whole Kids Foundation can be found at WholeKidsFoundation.org.
About Saffron Road
American Halal Co. markets All Natural, Antibiotic Free, or Organic Halal Certified food products under its wholly owned Saffron Road brand which are available in 8,000 stores nationwide. Saffron Road's mission is to offer All Natural Halal Certified and Gluten Free foods, which are also holistic, sustainably farmed, and antibiotic free. Saffron Road's products are sourced from livestock which is fed only 100% vegetarian feed and are humanely treated. All of Saffron Road's Products are Halal Certified by the Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America (IFANCA) and are the only premium, Halal Certified and All Natural brand available in grocery markets nationwide in USA.
