Founded in 1883 and headquartered in Scarborough, Maine, Hannaford is a family of more than 27,000 associates. Hannaford operates more than 164 supermarkets and combination food and drug stores in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New York and Vermont. We also own and operate three distribution and transportation centers in Maine and New York. Hannaford Bros. Co. is a member of Delhaize America, the U.S. division of Brussels-based Delhaize Group (NYSE:DEG), with $17.3 billion in sales and more than 1,600 stores under different banners, from Maine to Florida

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Hannaford Supermarkets Introduces Microwave Steam Bags

New concept saves time and encourages healthy eating by retaining flavor, texture and nutritional value of food
Contact: Marketing Department


(SCARBOROUGH, ME)---A disposable pressure cooker? That’s how Hannaford Supermarkets describes their new microwaveable steam bags. The patented microporous venting system operates in a controlled fashion, allowing up to 10 ounces of fresh vegetables to cook in less than four minutes in a 1,000-watt microwave.


The major selling feature of the new bags is that they allow foods to retain more natural flavors, texture, and nutritional value by regulating the amount of steam that escapes through the venting system. Additionally, the bag’s zipper feature allows consumers to preseason their favorite foods before steaming.


According to Hannaford Category Manager Edward Crockett, "This technology makes it easier for consumers to get their recommended number of servings of vegetables and steam their favorite foods, such as seafood, poultry, vegetables, and fruit in a matter of minutes."


The steam bags are not recommended for red meat. Cooking times may vary so consumers should check the information on the box.


"Making these bags available to consumers is also consistent with our goal of making nutrition, wellness, and health easier for the consumer," Crockett said.


Hannaford recently introduced two sizes of the microwaveable steam bags for consumers looking for a fast and convenient method of steaming vegetables and other foods. The quart and gallon-sized microwave-safe bags are packaged under the Hannaford private label and are sold in Hannaford stores in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Massachusetts and Vermont.


The quart-sized bags sell for $2.99 and the half-gallon bags sell for $3.99 in packages of ten.


"This technology represents the next generation of steam packaging," said Crockett. "It’s the perfect solution for time-pressed consumers who are looking for quick, nutritious ways to prepare meals," he said.


Global Source Packaging, Inc. (GSPI) of Kansas City, Missouri City distributes the bags.


Hannaford Bros. Co., based in Scarborough, Maine, operates 158 stores under the Hannaford Supermarket and Hannaford Supermarket and Pharmacy names. Stores are located in Maine, New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Hannaford stores feature Guiding Stars, America’s first storewide nutrition navigation system. Hannaford employs more than 26,000 associates. The company is owned by Delhaize Group of Brussels, Belgium.

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