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Libby’s® Thanks Fans This Holiday Season with “Cansgiving” Sweepstakes

Marion, N.Y. (November 4, 2013) – Libby’s® Fruits & Vegetables launched today its “Cansgiving” sweepstakes, during which fans are encouraged to submit photos that illustrate what makes them thankful during the holidays. Whether customers are most thankful for their family traditions, grandma’s secret recipe, gatherings with friends or the family pet, the iconic fruits and vegetables company will share fan images that inspire gratitude during the holiday season. In addition to the photos, all month long, Libby’s will be sharing Thanksgiving-themed recipes and tips about holiday family time on its website (www.getbacktothetable.com) and its social media platforms.

Fans can enter the Cansgiving sweepstakes via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram by submitting a photo of what they are most thankful for this holiday season, and including the hashtag: #Cansgiving. Libby’s will award ten participants, chosen at random, with a grocery gift card (worth $350) each toward their family’s Thanksgiving feast, plus a prize pack of Libby’s fruit and vegetable products to help prepare the big meal.  The sweepstakes open at noon EST on Nov. 4, 2013, and end at 11:59 a.m. EST on Nov. 18, 2013. Official rules are available at http://www.getbacktothetable.com/cansgiving.

“Our commitment to families extends beyond the food they eat,” said Bruce Wolcott, Vice President of Marketing for Seneca Foods. “We are thankful for our family of Libby’s customers, and want to provide resources to help them create a truly memorable Thanksgiving experience for their loved ones.”

For more Thanksgiving inspiration, consumers can search for seasonal recipes – from party-worthy appetizers to comforting side dishes to festive desserts — in Libby’s Digital Recipe Box, available on the brand’s website or on its Facebook page.  Libby’s will also host a Cansgiving Twitter party to talk about family, food and feeling thankful during the holiday season at 2 p.m. EST on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013. Amy Lupold-Bair of popular blog Resourceful Mommy will curate the party, and select participants will win Thanksgiving-themed prizes. Twitter users can follow the conversation using the hashtag, #Cansgiving.

About Libby’s® Fruits & Vegetables

Libby’s®, the nation’s third largest brand of canned fruits and vegetables, has been a staple on American dinner tables since the 1880s. With more than 110 products, Libby’s® offers among the industry’s most complete lines of canned fruit and vegetables, including Libby’s® Naturals, which contain no added sugar or salt, and Libby’s® Organics. Since 1983, Libby’s® Fruits & Vegetables have been produced and distributed by Marion, N.Y. based Seneca Foods Corporation, an independent, publicly traded, fully integrated food processing company. For more information on Libby’s® and Seneca Foods visit www.senecafoods.com. For information on Libby’s mission, visit www.getbacktothetable.com, like Libby’s on Facebook, or follow @LibbysTable on Twitter or Pinterest.

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Libby’s Solves Your Dinner Dilemma

It’s three o’clock and the kids just got home from school. Between driving them to soccer practice and piano lessons, you’re racing the clock to put a dinner on the table. Libby’s helps you save time, money, and your sanity with our newest initiative, Dinner Dilemma – the solution to your dinnertime woes.

Whether you’re looking for a quick fix in ten minutes or a thrifty dinner you can reinvent for lunch, join us online as we bring dinnertime solutions to life. We’re partnering with experts on our Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest pages to solve all your worries around nutritious, affordable and delicious meals.

We’re kicking off the festivities with our “What’s For Dinner?” Pinterest sweepstakes, which begins today. All the info is in the form below, so be sure to participate for a chance to win a $300 Visa gift card AND be inspired by a recipe for tonight’s dinner!

This Summer, Get Pin-spired by Libby's!

Our fans tell us they love to use Pinterest to prepare dinner parties and redecorate their homes on a budget. At Libby’s, we use Pinterest to motivate you to try delicious recipes, eat healthier and plan fun activities for your families. Get Pin-spired this summer with our board suggestions below to help you achieve your summertime goals!

Travel foreign lands

Whether you’re travelling halfway across the world or to the nearest U.S. city, Pinterest lets you access everything you need to plan your next vacation. You can use the search bar to find the best lodging options, restaurants and activities in your vacation destination.

Play endless family games

With the kids out of school for the summer, there will be more opportunities for you to plan family game nights or weekend outings. Pinterest offers a variety of family activity ideas, like arts and crafts projects or a visit to a national park. The possibilities for summer fun and learning are endless – just save all your favorite ideas to a “Just for Kids” board!

Eat well and eat often

Mealtime just got a little easier with the help of Pinterest. You can create different boards for each of your culinary needs – from dish type (salads, summer cooking, dessert) to cooking tool (crock pot, stir fry, grilling) to flavor (savory, sweet, spicy). The Libby’s Table Pinterest boards can help you get started – just repin any of our images to your own boards to create perfectly balanced and delicious meals for your family.

What is your favorite use for Pinterest? Let us know by commenting on our Facebook page!

Libby’s Family Reunion Winner Announcement: America Voted and the Grand Prize Goes To…

Congratulations again to all of our finalists in the Libby’s Family Reunion contest and thank you to everyone who took the time to vote for your favorite entry! The votes have been tallied and the grand prize winner has been determined…

Congratulations to: Janna Briggs from Double Oak, Texas!

Janna has won travel and hotel accommodations for her family to reunite for a reunion dinner! Below is Janna’s winning submission.

Caption: This is our family. 1 yr ago, we lost my mother in law to cancer. Now we celebrate her by making the foods that she loved to make for us. We love to remember her this way and get together as a family.

We hope everyone keeps their pledges to reunite with family and had fun either submitting your entry or taking the time to vote for your favorite! Remember to check back with us on Facebook (Libby’s Table), Twitter (@LibbysTable)or at GetBacktotheTable.com for recipes and tips!

Thanks again to all those who entered and voted and congratulations Janna!

Libby’s Family Reunion Contest Update: Voting Ends, Winner Announced Week Of October 31

Thank you to everyone who visited the Libby’s Table Facebook page to vote for their favorite entry in the family reunion contest! Voting is now closed and we are tallying votes to determine which one of our five finalists received America’s vote to win travel and hotel accommodations to gather for a reunion dinner! The winning entry will be announced during the week of October 31.

Our family reunions contest aimed to encourage families to spend more time together. Regardless of distance, work obligations and budget, everyone can try and get more “family time”  by reading our reunion guide which features tips and inspiration on how to organize a gathering.

Thanks again to all of those who entered and voted! Stay tuned for the winner…