MONTVALE, N.J., April 25, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Sharp Home
Electronics Company of America (SHCA) and Orville Redenbacher's® Gourmet® Popping Corn
today announced the launch of three all-new Countertop Microwave
Ovens (SMC1443CM, SMC1442CS and SMC1132CS) with Orville Redenbacher's certified popcorn preset
button. Simply touch the specially-tuned "Popcorn" button and
select either the Orville Redenbacher's Microwave Popcorn Classic
Size (3.3 oz.) or Single Serve Mini Bag (1.16 oz.) and enjoy the
perfectly popped, buttery flavor within minutes.
"Sharp has been a pioneer in the microwave business since mass
producing the first microwave oven in 1962," said Peter Weedfald, SVP of Sales and Marketing,
SHCA. "Since then we've continued to improve on the design and
technology, and working with the Orville Redenbacher's brand is an
exciting and natural fit. We're thrilled to bring this
collaboration to market for microwave and popcorn lovers."
"As America's #1 freshly popped popcorn choice for years, we are
excited to partner with such a renowned name in microwave
technology in order to deliver the highest quality popcorn
experience with just the touch of a button," said Spencer Fivelson,
Sr. Brand Manager, Orville
Redenbacher's. "Whether you are a Movie Theater Butter lover
or SmartPop! Butter fan, popping the perfect movie night bowl just
got even easier."
The mid-sized 1.1 cubic feet and family-sized 1.4 cubic feet
Sharp microwaves are equipped with One-Touch key presets that
capture the most popular cooking times, from thirty seconds to up
to six minutes, making it ready for even more than just a perfect
bag of popcorn. Auto Defrost and Sharp's innovative Carousel®
turntable system further enable quick and seamless microwaving.
Sharp's Countertop Microwave Ovens come in an easy-to-clean,
stainless steel finish that complements any kitchen.
Features and Benefits: Sharp's Countertop Microwave Ovens
SMC1443CM, SMC1442CS and SMC1132CS
- Orville Redenbacher's certified
popcorn preset is specially engineered for optimal popping
results
- Full 1,000 watts of power provide rapid reheating and fast
cooking
- Convenient One-Touch controls and Auto Defrost allow for quick
and accurate cooking
- Premium stainless steel finish make it easy-to-clean
- Sharp's Carousel® turntable allows for even cooking
- MSRP:
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- SMC1443CM: $139.99
- SMC1442CS: $139.99
- SMC1132CS: $119.99
The Sharp Countertop Microwave Oven tuned for Orville Redenbacher's® popcorn is available at
kitchen retailers nationwide. For more information about the newest
Sharp Microwaves (SMC1443CM, SMC1442CS and SMC1132CS) and retail
availability, please visit www.SharpUSA.com.
About Sharp Home Electronics Company of America
(SHCA)
SHCA is the U.S. Consumer Products Group of Sharp
Electronics Corporation, the U.S. sales subsidiary of Sharp
Corporation, a worldwide developer and manufacturer of
one-of-a-kind premium technology products. SHCA includes the
manufacturing of Home Appliances in Memphis, TN together with the sales &
marketing and servicing of Home Electronics in the United States. Leading products include
Sharp Carousel®, Microwave Drawer™, SuperSteam+™ ovens,
and Plasmacluster® Ion air purifiers. Sharp was named
one of the Most Admired Brands in America and Sharp Corporation was
named one of the 20 Most Loved Companies globally*. Learn
more at http://www.sharpusa.com/.
*Sources: Buyology Inc., 2012; APCO Worldwide, 2013
Sharp, Carousel, Plasmacluster, Microwave Drawer, Supersteam+
and all related trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks
of Sharp Corporation and/or its affiliated companies. All other
trademarks are property of their respective owners.
ABOUT ORVILLE
REDENBACHER'S® GOURMET® POPPING
CORN
Orville Redenbacher
dedicated his life to creating the highest quality popcorn. In
1952, Orville hand selected a small group of family farmers to grow
his exclusive kernel that pops up light and fluffy. Today, our
family farmers continue to uphold Orville's commitment to quality,
growing only the best popcorn. And, Orville
Redenbacher's® is the only leading brand who uses real
butter in many of its products. Orville
Redenbacher's popcorn offerings include buttery, sweet and
savory, 94% fat free SmartPop!®, and Naturals microwave popcorn, as
well as jarred popcorn kernels. For more information, visit
www.orville.com.
ABOUT CONAGRA BRANDS
Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG),
headquartered in Chicago, is one
of North America's leading branded
food companies. Guided by an entrepreneurial spirit, Conagra Brands
combines a rich heritage of making great food with a sharpened
focus on innovation. The company's portfolio is evolving to satisfy
people's changing food preferences. Conagra's iconic brands, such
as Marie Callender's®, Reddi-wip®,
Hunt's®, Healthy Choice®, Slim Jim® and Orville Redenbacher's®, as well as emerging
brands, including Alexia®, Blake's® and Frontera®, offer choices
for every occasion. With an ongoing commitment to corporate
citizenship, Conagra Brands has been named to the Dow Jones
Sustainability™ North America Index for six consecutive years. For
more information, visit www.conagrabrands.com.
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