Gerber Introduces Chef-Inspired Gerber® Graduates® Lil' Entrees® Selections

New Gerber® Graduates® Products Are Made Just for Toddlers' Unique Nutritional and Development Needs without Sacrificing Taste

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Nov 20, 2013, 09:00 ET

FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Nov. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Gerber introduces four new additions to the Gerber^®Graduates^® Lil' Entrees^® family. With recipes inspired by culinary chefs and current food trends, Gerber^® Graduates^® Lil' Entreesoffer exciting new options for toddlers – and their parents! Now available in nine varieties, parents have more choices to ensure their toddler gets the nutrition they need in a tasty meal option.

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"We worked with a group of chefs and explored different food trends that inspired the recipes for the four new Gerber^® Graduates^® Lil' Entrees^®," said Lucien Vendome, Director of Culinary Innovation at Nestle. "Toddlers are budding foodies, so we set out to give them foods that are interesting, engaging and reflective of what they see their parents eating, while still being tailored for their tastes and nutritional needs."

THE NEWEST GERBER GRADUATES

The new flavors in the Gerber^® Graduates^® Lil' Entrees^® family aren't the only new addition to the Gerber^® Graduates^® line this fall. A range of snacks and meal options provide parents more options for feeding their toddler. Since these products come from Gerber, Parents can feel confident that each Gerber^® Graduates^®product is made just for toddlers.

"As a mom myself, I know the challenges of finding foods that appeal to toddler tastes, so I'm excited about the all-new varieties of Gerber^® Graduates^® Lil' Entrees^®meal options and all of our Graduates^® products," said Helene Pamon, Director of Marketing, Gerber Graduates. "Gerber^® Graduates^® Lil' Entrees^®serve as another example of our continuous innovation here at Gerber, where we strive to create products that have the nutrition toddlers need and the taste they want."

Gerber^® Graduates^® Lil' Entrees^®meal options are available in these varieties:

New! Mashed Potatoes & Meatloaf Nuggets in Gravy with Carrots, Peas & Corn
New! Creamy Chicken Stew with Vegetables with Green Beans & Carrots
New! Spiral Pasta in Turkey Meat Sauce with Green & Yellow Beans
New! Yellow Rice & Chicken with Vegetables in Sauce with Green Beans & Carrots
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy with Roasted Chicken & Carrots
Macaroni & Cheese with Seasoned Peas & Carrots
Cheese Ravioli in Tomato Sauce with Mixed Vegetables
Pasta Stars in Meat Sauce with Green Beans
Chicken and Brown Rice with Vegetables in BBQ Sauce with Peas and Corn

All new Gerber^®Graduates^® Bitty Bites^TM multi-grain snacks are wholesome little nuggets made with a seven whole grain blend that surround a layer of real fruit filling. Specifically designed for toddlers age 15 months and up, the bite-sized pieces are perfect for tiny hands! Gerber^®Graduates^® Bitty Bites^TM multi-grain snacks are available in:

New! Blueberry Flavor
New! Strawberry Flavor

Two new varieties of Gerber^®Graduates^® Grabbers^®Squeezable Fruit & Veggies are also available:

New! Apple, Carrot & Pineapple
New! Banana, Pear & Zucchini
Apple & Sweet Potato
Pear & Squash

Gerber^®Graduates^® Lil' Meals^TMare now available in seven varieties:

New! Mashed Potatoes with Vegetables & Cheese
New! Rice & Sweet Potatoes with Carrots & Chicken
Pasta Stars with Chicken & Vegetables
Pasta Shells & Cheese
Mac & Cheese with Chicken & Vegetables
White Turkey Stew with Rice & Vegetables
Spaghetti Rings in Meat Sauce

You can learn more about these products and all Gerber products by visiting Gerber.com.

ABOUT GERBER
Gerber was founded in 1928 in Fremont, Michigan. Gerber Products Company joined the Nestle family on September 1, 2007. Gerber Products Company is a leader in early childhood nutrition.

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