Soupman Innovates Soup Category Delivers Shrimp Bisque To Major Grocers Across The Country

NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- (OTC-PINK: "SOUP") Soupman, Inc. (www.originalsoupman.com), makers of the best tasting slow-cooked small-batch soups in the world, announced today that it has shipped its newest variety, Shrimp Bisque, to a number of major grocery chains around the country including Publix, HEB, Acme, Shaw's, Heinen's, Fairway and more. Original Soupman soups are available on grocers shelf in the soup aisle, next to Campbell's and Progresso, in Tetra Pak cartons which are environmentally friendly, shelf stable and designed to keep the product tasting great without preservatives.

The Soupman will be making personal appearances across the country introducing his Shrimp Bisque with the first appearances starting in Manhattan on September 12^th at Fairway at 550 2nd Avenue from 3pm-5pm and then at Gristedes at 1644 York Ave & 87th Street from 6pm-7pm.  At the events he will ladle soup, take photos with fans and sign autographs.

"Shrimp Bisque is a delicious soup made with loads of shrimp and is hearty and tasteful, but not too heavy. Our customers at our Original Soupman store on 55^th street and 8^th Avenue in NYC have raved about the unique flavor profile of our Shrimp Bisque for years and we are now making it available to grocery shoppers all across America. We compete head-to-head with Campbell's and Progresso in the soup aisles of the best grocers in the country, and now with the introduction of Shrimp Bisque which joins our other premium soups like Lobster Bisque, Crab Corn Chowder, Chicken Gumbo and Jambalaya, we are gaining traction and awareness with repeat purchases and new customers. This year alone, we have added new accounts such as Shaw's, BI-LO, Winn Dixie, Acme, Price Chopper, Key Foods, Gristedes, Heinen's and others because customers around the country are demanding our premium soups. We are on track to meet or exceed our internal sales projections for the balance of the year and to have a great soup season," said Jamieson Karson, Chief Executive Officer." 

About Soupman, Inc.

In 1984, The Original SoupMan® opened its doors at 55th Street & 8th Avenue in Manhattan and quickly became a worldwide destination. Rated #1 by Zagat's and praised by the New York Times as "Art, not Soup," our soups set the standard for innovation and excellence long before the famous "Seinfeld" episode made it a cultural icon. Larry Thomas, the actor who played the "Soupman" on Seinfeld is the face of our marketing campaign and makes TV, radio and personal appearances around the country as the "Soupman" on behalf of the company. Jamieson Karson, former CEO of Steve Madden Shoes, is our Chairman and CEO. Soupman Inc., is a fully reporting public company trading under the symbol SOUP. For additional information on our company please visit: www.originalsoupman.com. Follow us on Twitter @OriginalSoupMan and "Like" us on Facebook.

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