Sides Season gets sweeter: Artisan
Chocolatier, Phillip Ashley, unveils
limited edition Campbell's
recipe-inspired chocolate truffles available Nov. 7
CAMDEN,
N.J., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
Campbell's® today released
its 2023 State of the Sides, a food-focused report on holiday food
trends, top side dishes and must-try recipes to celebrate the
official start of sides season. Additionally, America's love of
sides will extend to chocolate format with expert chocolatier
Phillip Ashley's release of the
Holiday Sides Collection. This limited-edition, six-piece,
soup-infused savory chocolate set features flavors inspired by
Campbell's holiday
recipes.
Campbell's
Second Annual 'State of the Sides' Report
From
traditional tastes to trending flavors, the 2023 'State of the
Sides' report surveyed 5,000 Americans who celebrate Thanksgiving
to hear what recipes will be on their holiday tables and how side
dishes continue to reign supreme as America's 'go to' choice to
fill their plate over the traditional main course.
Findings from the survey include:
- 67% prefer side dishes to the entrée, which is up by one
percent from last year's report
- The most popular side dishes this year are mashed potatoes,
stuffing/dressing, mac and cheese, yams/sweet potatoes, and green
bean casserole
- Sides help make your meal unique – 66% say that sides are a way
to bring cultural heritage to the Thanksgiving table
- Nearly 6 in 10 Americans will celebrate Friendsgiving in
2023
To learn more about the 'State of the Sides' report, visit
SidesSeason.com.
Phillip Ashley Limited Edition Holiday Sides Truffle
Collection
Luxury chocolatier Phillip
Ashley Chocolates is helping Campbell's celebrate America's love
of sides with a sweet limited-edition launch inspired by
classic Campbell's
side dishes. The Holiday Sides Collection is a six-piece,
'soup infused,' savory chocolate set inspired by iconic
Campbell's holiday
recipes, including:
- Green Bean Casserole – A Campbell's icon and top side dish, per the
State of the Sides, this truffle brings out the umami flavors of
the dish by featuring Campbell's Cream of Mushroom condensed
soup, green beans and onion infused sea salt in a dark chocolate
fudge bonbon.
- Jalapeño Cheddar Mac & Cheese – A top side dish that
continues to grow in popularity around the holidays, this truffle
features Campbell's Cheddar
Cheese soup, triple cream Brie, and jalapeño-infused white
chocolate ganache in a blond chocolate bonbon.
- Baked Corn Casserole – One of a few holiday side
dish options that Americans would eat year-round, this truffle is
composed of cornbread, sweet corn and Campbell's Cream of Chicken soup in a
white chocolate bonbon.
- Hot Honey Mashed Sweet Potatoes – The perfect
balance of sweet and spicy, this truffle is composed of sweet
potatoes, thyme, local Memphis hot
honey, Campbell's Cream of
Mushroom soup and milk in a chocolate bonbon.
- Everything Bagel Mashed Potatoes – A trendy twist
on the nation's favorite side dish, this truffle features a
Campbell's Cheddar Cheese
soup caramel coated in a dark chocolate bonbon with everything
bagel seasoning.
- Apple, Fennel & Herb Stuffing – A combination
of rich flavor, this truffle contains roasted apples, fennel and
Campbell's Cream of Celery
Soup bread pudding in a blond chocolate bonbon.
"Creating out-of-the-box chocolate flavors that are delicious
and tell a story is a true passion of mine," said Phillip Ashley. "There are so many stories that
come from celebrating the holidays with loved ones. It has
been an honor to create this new collection inspired by
Campbell's essential side
dishes that every holiday dinner table should include."
"Sides season just got even sweeter," said Marci Raible, Vice President of Integrated
Marketing, Campbell's.
"From Green Bean Casserole to Mac & Cheese, we're excited for
the drop of the new Holiday Sides Collection which highlights the
many recipes that feature our iconic can and spark menu inspiration
for holiday hosts this season."
Beginning Nov. 7, the Holiday
Sides Collection will be available to purchase for $35 each while supplies last on
PhillipAshleyChocolates.com.
To stay up to date with all things Campbell's holidays, visit SidesSeason.com
and follow Campbell's on
TikTok, Pinterest and Instagram.
About the State of the Sides Report
This online survey
of 5,000 Americans who celebrate Thanksgiving (100 per state) was
commissioned by Campbell's
and conducted by market research company OnePoll, in accordance
with the Market Research Society's code of conduct. Data was
collected from July 25 to Aug. 3,
2023. The margin of error is +/- 1.4 points with 95%
confidence. This survey was overseen by the OnePoll research team,
which is a member of the MRS and has corporate membership with the
American Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR).
About Campbell
For more than 150 years,
Campbell (NYSE:CPB) has been
connecting people through food they love. Generations of consumers
have trusted us to provide delicious and affordable food and
beverages. Headquartered in Camden,
N.J. since 1869, the company generated fiscal 2023 net sales
of $9.4 billion. Our portfolio
includes iconic brands such as Campbell's, Cape
Cod, Goldfish, Kettle
Brand, Lance, Late
July, Milano, Pace, Pacific
Foods, Pepperidge
Farm, Prego, Snyder's of Hanover, Swanson and V8.
Campbell has a heritage of giving
back and acting as a good steward of the environment. The company
is a member of the Standard & Poor's 500 as well as the
FTSE4Good and Bloomberg Gender-Equality Indices. For more
information, visit www.campbellsoupcompany.com.
About Phillip Ashley Chocolates
Chef Phillip Ashley Rix, dubbed "The Real-Life Willy
Wonka" is one of the leading designers of luxury chocolate in the
world. He is an award-winning chocolatier and founder of luxury
brand, Phillip Ashley Chocolates. An Ambassador of Taste, he has
curated dining experiences at the James Beard House, crafted tens
of thousands of chocolates for Hollywood's elite at the EMMYS®, GRAMMYS®, and
OSCARS®, appeared on the Food Network, selected to Oprah's Favorite
Things list in 2020 and in 2022, signed a deal to become the
exclusive chocolatier for American luxury automaker, Cadillac. He
is also a 2023 James Beard House nominee.
In 2023 Phillip Ashley Chocolates celebrates 10 years of
creating chocolate flavors and designs that are nothing short of
extraordinary. With a commitment to exceptional quality,
creativity, and social impact, Phillip Ashley Chocolates continues
to redefine the art of chocolate and leave a lasting impression on
chocolate enthusiasts worldwide.
Contact: Brianna Tiller,
brianna.tiller@mslgroup.com
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