Where Do Cranberries Grow? New York, Chicago and Los Angeles?

LAKEVILLE-MIDDLEBORO, Mass., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- There is nothing quite like the image of a beautiful sea of red cranberries floating in a watery bog against the backdrop of a brilliant blue sky -- now imagine it with skyscrapers? Ocean Spray is bringing the beauty of the cranberry harvest on a three-city tour with "Bogs Across America." New York, Chicago and Los Angeles will be celebrating this fall tradition first hand in November.

Thousands of cranberries and cranberry vines will make their journey from Ocean Spray bogs to their final destinations in three of America's largest cities. Third- and fourth-generation cranberry growers will showcase the fruit of their labor, while educating consumers on the taste, health and heritage of the cranberry.

During the "Bogs Across America" events, consumers are invited to lend a helping hand in the fight against hunger by helping Ocean Spray string together America's longest Cranberry Garland. In support of America's Second Harvest -- The Nation's Food Bank Network, the largest charitable hunger-relief organization in the U.S., Ocean Spray will give consumers the opportunity to make a donation at the bog events, with monies raised going directly to the local food banks in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. Every person making a donation will receive faux cranberries to string on the Cranberry Garland, which will travel to all three cities.

Celebrity chefs are participating in the bog events by showcasing the versatility of the cranberry. Consumers will also receive samples of Ocean Spray products and copies of the "12-Months of Cranberry" booklet filled with recipes, cranberry facts, and craft ideas. To request a copy of the "12-Months of Cranberry" booklet in November, visit http://www.oceanspray.com/ or call Ocean Spray's Consumer Affairs line at 800-662-3263.

"Bogs Across America" 2006

November 1 - 3, New York's Rockefeller Center: Ocean Spray's "Big Apple Bog" will come to Rockefeller Center where growers will share their stories with New Yorkers and visitors from around the world. The 1,500 square foot bog will be displayed in front of 30 Rockefeller Plaza.

November 7 - 9, Chicago's Tribune Tower: Pioneer Court: Ocean Spray's "Windy City Bog" will travel to Chicago and will be on display near the landmark Tribune Tower. The Chicago Tribune Tower is located amidst the Magnificent Mile, on North Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago.

November 14 - 16, Los Angeles' Hollywood & Highland Center: Ocean Spray's "Red Carpet Bog" will make a star studded appearance in the heart of Hollywood. The Hollywood & Highland Center is among the most visited tourist destinations in Los Angeles and includes Grauman's Chinese Theatre and the Kodak Theatre, home to the Academy Awards.

For more information on Ocean Spray's "Bog's Across America" tour, visit http://www.oceanspray.com/.

Ocean Spray is an agricultural cooperative owned by more than 650 cranberry growers in Massachusetts, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, and other parts of Canada as well as more than 100 Florida grapefruit growers. Ocean Spray was formed 75 years ago by three cranberry growers from Massachusetts and New Jersey. Florida grapefruit growers joined the Cooperative in 1976. Ocean Spray is North America's leading producer of canned and bottled juices and juice drinks, and has been the best-selling brand name in the canned and bottled juice category since 1981. Ocean Spray posted fiscal 2005 gross sales of about $1.4 billion.

  Contact:
  Sharon Newcomb
  Ocean Spray
  (508) 946-7185
  snewcomb@oceanspray.com

  Ericka Helwig
  (617) 520-7028
  ehelwig@webershandwick.com