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Daily Mail
05-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
KFC Australia to host exclusive Mother's Day event
KFC Australia has made the surprise announcement that it is hosting an exclusive high tea event in Sydney this Mother's Day - but with a spicy twist. The world-first Habanero High Tea experience will see traditional high tea finger sandwiches ditched in favour of KFC classic items like Popcorn Chicken, nuggets, chips and the new limited-edition Habanero Hot & Crispy Boneless chicken. The fast-food brand's take on a Mother's Day high tea will be held on Sunday 11 May 2025 at iconic Sydney venue, Watson's Bay Hotel. Mums can look forward to a fun adults-only afternoon, where they will be treated to a tasty KFC spread as well as flowing drinks while a DJ spins their favourite tunes. The inspiration for the event came about after new research from KFC Australia found that 59 per cent of mums agreed that enjoying a delicious feed was their number one Mother's Day activity. It was also developed in response to another statistic finding that one in five mums wound up organising their own Mother's Day celebration every year. KFC Australia Group Marketing Director Sally Spriggs said nabbing a ticket to this limited-ticket event was a unique and original way to celebrate the mum in your life. '[W]e thought it was high time to flip the script and give mums a fun, unforgettable experience,' Sally said. 'The Habanero High Tea is our spicy spin on the classic high tea – bold, lively, and totally unexpected. It's their turn to relax, have some fun, and enjoy a celebration that's all about them.' KFC's Habanero High Tea will take place on Sunday 11 May at Sydney's Watsons Bay Hotel, with limited tickets going on sale from Tuesday 6 May at 9am AEST. Tickets are priced at $50 each (plus a booking fee) and must be purchased in pairs. The link to purchase tickets to the KFC Australia Habanero High Tea event can be found HERE . Profits from ticket sales will support Aussie youth's mental health and wellbeing through the KFC Youth Foundation and its charity partners: Black Dog Institute and ReachOut Australia. If you're not based in Sydney and want to score a ticket to the Habanero High Tea, the fast food giant are also giving five lucky Aussies the chance to win an exclusive invite. The competition winners along with their plus ones will get a chance to win an exclusive stay at the Habanero Hotel with flights included. The full competition details are listed on KFC's social channels. The Mother's Day event comes on the back of KFC releasing a limited-edition Habanero sauce version of their popular Hot & Crispy Boneless chicken. The upgraded menu item sees the classic crispy golden coated chicken served with a drizzle of blazing hot Habanero sauce. Habanero Hot & Crispy is available at KFC restaurants nationwide until June 2. It is available as a three or six-piece snack, or as part of a combo with chips and a drink. It is also included in a Habanero Hot & Crispy Boneless Variety Feast, which includes six-pieces of Habanero Hot & Crispy, four Original Tenders, six Nuggets, Potato & Gravy, regular corn, large chips, and a drink. Habaneros are a variety of chili peppers renowned as one of the hottest in the world. It has a very high score on the spice index, rated between 150,000 – 300,000 Scoville heat units. This can be compared to standard bell peppers, which have 0 Scoville heat units. Jalapenos on the other hand have 3500 to 8000 Scoville heat units. Spicy food connoisseurs regard habanero as a superior pepper thanks to its combination of spiciness and vibrant flavours, combining fruity and floral taste with a fiery heat. Habanero is often included in hot sauces and salsas - with those condiments commonly added onto Mexican foods. Despite containing a strong chili kick, habanero hot sauce isn't uncomfortable to consume, unlike other spicy sauces. Want more stories like this from the Daily Mail? Visit our profile page and hit the follow button above for more of the news you need.
Daily Mail
05-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
KFC Australia announces surprise new direction no fans saw coming
KFC Australia has made the surprise announcement that it is hosting an exclusive high tea event in Sydney this Mother's Day - but with a spicy twist. The world-first Habanero High Tea experience will see traditional high tea finger sandwiches ditched in favour of KFC classic items like Popcorn Chicken, nuggets, chips and the new limited-edition Habanero Hot & Crispy Boneless chicken. The fast-food brand's take on a Mother's Day high tea will be held on Sunday 11 May 2025 at iconic Sydney venue, Watson's Bay Hotel. Mums can look forward to a fun adults-only afternoon, where they will be treated to a tasty KFC spread as well as flowing drinks while a DJ spins their favourite tunes. The inspiration for the event came about after new research from KFC Australia found that 59 per cent of mums agreed that enjoying a delicious feed was their number one Mother's Day activity. It was also developed in response to another statistic finding that one in five mums wound up organising their own Mother's Day celebration every year. KFC Australia Group Marketing Director Sally Spriggs said nabbing a ticket to this limited-ticket event was a unique and original way to celebrate the mum in your life. '[W]e thought it was high time to flip the script and give mums a fun, unforgettable experience,' Sally said. 'The Habanero High Tea is our spicy spin on the classic high tea – bold, lively, and totally unexpected. It's their turn to relax, have some fun, and enjoy a celebration that's all about them.' KFC's Habanero High Tea will take place on Sunday 11 May at Sydney's Watsons Bay Hotel, with limited tickets going on sale from Tuesday 6 May at 9am AEST. Tickets are priced at $50 each (plus a booking fee) and must be purchased in pairs. The link to purchase tickets to the KFC Australia Habanero High Tea event can be found HERE. Profits from ticket sales will support Aussie youth's mental health and wellbeing through the KFC Youth Foundation and its charity partners: Black Dog Institute and ReachOut Australia. If you're not based in Sydney and want to score a ticket to the Habanero High Tea, the fast food giant are also giving five lucky Aussies the chance to win an exclusive invite. The competition winners along with their plus ones will get a chance to win an exclusive stay at the Habanero Hotel with flights included. The full competition details are listed on KFC's social channels. The Mother's Day event comes on the back of KFC releasing a limited-edition Habanero sauce version of their popular Hot & Crispy Boneless chicken. The upgraded menu item sees the classic crispy golden coated chicken served with a drizzle of blazing hot Habanero sauce. Habanero Hot & Crispy is available at KFC restaurants nationwide until June 2. It is available as a three or six-piece snack, or as part of a combo with chips and a drink. It is also included in a Habanero Hot & Crispy Boneless Variety Feast, which includes six-pieces of Habanero Hot & Crispy, four Original Tenders, six Nuggets, Potato & Gravy, regular corn, large chips, and a drink. Habaneros are a variety of chili peppers renowned as one of the hottest in the world. It has a very high score on the spice index, rated between 150,000 – 300,000 Scoville heat units. This can be compared to standard bell peppers, which have 0 Scoville heat units. Jalapenos on the other hand have 3500 to 8000 Scoville heat units. Spicy food connoisseurs regard habanero as a superior pepper thanks to its combination of spiciness and vibrant flavours, combining fruity and floral taste with a fiery heat. Habanero is often included in hot sauces and salsas - with those condiments commonly added onto Mexican foods. Despite containing a strong chili kick, habanero hot sauce isn't uncomfortable to consume, unlike other spicy sauces.
Associated Press
29-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Applegate Farms, LLC Expands Chicken Product Line with APPLEGATE NATURALS® Lightly Breaded Chicken Tenders and Popcorn Chicken
Made with Applegate Humanely Raised1 all white meat chicken, these lightly breaded, gluten-free frozen offerings bring crispy and delicious protein to dinner plates in minutes. BEDMINSTER, N.J., April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- APPLEGATE®, the nation's leading natural and organic meat brand, is proud to introduce two new additions to its frozen chicken portfolio: APPLEGATE NATURALS® Lightly Breaded Chicken Tenders and APPLEGATE NATURALS® Lightly Breaded Popcorn Chicken. Made with all whole cuts of white meat chicken that is Applegate Humanely Raised 1 with no antibiotics ever, the new Lightly Breaded line is gluten-free and packed with crispy, craveable flavor from natural, minimally processed ingredients. With 12-14 grams of protein per serving and a gluten-free rice flour coating, the Lightly Breaded line has two fewer grams of carbs and two more grams of protein per serving than APPLEGATE NATURALS® Gluten Free Chicken Breast Tenders. As with Applegate's other frozen offerings, APPLEGATE NATURALS® Lightly Breaded Chicken Tenders and Popcorn Chicken are ready in minutes. The two new offerings come in resealable 'family size' bags for added convenience. 'Applegate's Lightly Breaded product expansion fills American's hunger for more delicious, easy-to-make protein options available right from their freezer, " said Joseph O'Connor, President of Applegate. 'With Lightly Breaded, we've dialed back on the breading for extra crispiness and continue to deliver the nutritious and high-quality chicken Applegate is known for. We know it'll be a hit with chicken tenders and popcorn chicken fans -- including those who are concerned with or sensitive to gluten!' In the Frozen Breaded Chicken category, Applegate has a repeat purchase rate that's 1.9 times higher than the category average2. Applegate hopes to extend its success in the aisle with the introduction of the Lightly Breaded line, bringing 14 offerings now to shelf, including natural and organic lines, as well as gluten-free options. APPLEGATE NATURALS® Lightly Breaded Chicken Tenders and Popcorn Chicken will be available on store shelves at select retailers including Whole Foods, Stop & Shop and Demoulas in May 2025 and has an MSRP of $12.99-14.99. For more information, visit or connect with us on social media at About Applegate Farms LLC Founded in 1987, Applegate Farms, LLC produces high-quality natural and organic hot dogs, bacon, sausages, deli meats, cheese and frozen products. Our products are made without GMO ingredients, and we source from farms where animals are treated with care and respect, pursuant to our Applegate Humanely Raised 1 guidelines, and are allowed to grow at their natural rate, all part of our mission – Changing The Meat We Eat®. Natural can mean many things, but to Applegate natural means our food is: Applegate became a stand-alone subsidiary of Hormel Foods in July 2015. For more information about our products, visit or talk with us on or send a text to (908) 725-5800. 1 - Applegate Humanely Raised is a system that raises animals with space to engage in natural behaviors to promote natural growth. 2 - Nielsen x-AOC latest 52 weeks ending 3.30.24 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE APPLEGATE
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Get Fired Up: Jack in the Box's New Nashville Hot Menu Has Arrived
Fan-favorite Popcorn Chicken and Mozzarella Sticks get a sweet-and-spicy Southern twist, available nationwide SAN DIEGO, April 09, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) is going country in the best way possible—with bold, craveable flavor. Nashville Hot has officially joined the menu with two exciting new items: Nashville Hot Popcorn Chicken and Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks, now available at Jack in the Box locations nationwide. Inspired by the rising popularity of Southern-style heat, these new menu additions offer a spicy twist on classic fan favorites, delivering the perfect balance of sweet and heat in every bite. Nashville Hot Popcorn Chicken Made with 100% all-white meat chicken, the new Nashville Hot Popcorn Chicken is coated in Jack's signature sweet-and-spicy Nashville Hot seasoning. Available in small, big, or mega box sizes, guests can also order it as a combo with seasoned curly fries and a drink, starting at $5.99. For fans of the original, Classic Popcorn Chicken remains available and comes with Jack's iconic Buttermilk Ranch dipping sauce. Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks Jack's popular Mozzarella Sticks are getting a fiery new makeover. The classic melty mozzarella cheese inside now comes wrapped in a crispy, golden coating seasoned with Nashville Hot flavor. Served with a side of marinara, these spicy sticks offer a bold new take on a beloved snack. Bonus Bite: Breakfast Just Got Even Better In addition to the new Nashville Hot items, Jack in the Box is also offering a limited-time deal on its Jumbo Breakfast Platter, available all day. Guests can enjoy three golden French Toast Sticks, scrambled eggs, and their choice of bacon or sausage starting at just $3.99. All new and returning menu items are available nationwide for a limited time at participating Jack in the Box locations, through the Jack app, or at Prices and participation may vary. About Jack in the Box Inc. Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK), founded and headquartered in San Diego, California, is a restaurant company that operates and franchises Jack in the Box®, one of the nation's largest hamburger chains with approximately 2,200 restaurants across 22 states, and Del Taco®, the second largest Mexican-American QSR chain by units in the U.S. with approximately 600 restaurants across 17 states. For more information on both brands, including franchising opportunities, visit and Category: Corporate View source version on Contacts Press Contact:Casey MiddletonPublic Relations, Jack in the Boxmedia@ Sign in to access your portfolio
