Alexia(R) Foods Debuts First All-Natural Panini - Proving Simple Foods Can Be Extraordinary

NEW YORK, July 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Alexia Foods announces the debut of its Alexia Tuscan Style Panini. Four distinct, all-natural varieties will be available nationwide summer 2008 in the freezer section of grocery stores and natural food stores. Featuring specialty cheeses, select premium vegetables and the finest Italian herbs and extra virgin olive oil, each ingredient was carefully selected by Chef Alex Dzieduszycki, founder of Alexia Foods, to create a gourmet sandwich experience.

"Inspired by my European travels, the recipes for the Alexia Tuscan Style Panini are crafted with only all-natural ingredients to deliver a sophisticated taste and gourmet flavor," said Dzieduszycki. "The Tuscan Style Panini provide consumers with a distinct and flavorful meal that is simple to make and extraordinary to eat."

    The Alexia Tuscan Style Panini are available in four varieties including:

    -- Smoked Chicken with Fire Roasted Vegetables & Parmesan on Tomato Herb
       Bread
    -- Grilled Steak with Mushrooms & Onions on Italian Herb Bread
    -- Grilled Chicken Pesto with Mozzarella on Italian Herb Bread
    -- Four Cheese with Roasted Tomatoes & Basil on Tomato Herb Bread

The Alexia Tuscan Style Panini mark Alexia Foods' first foray into the frozen sandwich category, complementing its premium portfolio of appetizers, artisan breads and frozen potato products. "The Alexia Tuscan Style Panini treat consumers to crispy artisan bread, melted cheeses and perfectly seasoned meats and vegetables," said Dzieduszycki.

"The sandwich category is ripe for a fresh new entrant that delivers gourmet flavor as well as convenience," he added.

Proving basic foods don't have to be boring, Alexia Foods and the new Alexia Tuscan Style Panini will be available in natural, gourmet and grocery stores nationwide. For more information, please visit http://www.alexiafoods.com.