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Growing numbers of nutrition savvy consumers are integrating meatless foods into their diet, and 40 percent of teens loosely identify themselves as vegetarian. To meet this need, Fantastic Foods changes its name to Fantastic World Foods, Napa, Calif., updates its brand, and introduces a convenient new line of all-natural, meatless soup cups. Chefs with an eye toward great taste and an inspired use of ingredients with regional and ethnic themes developed the new vegetarian microwaveable soup line in 16 varieties, including: Creamy Potato Leek; Split Pea; Classic French Onion; Tuscan Tomato and Shells; Southwest Tortilla Bean; Mamma's Minestrone; Summer Vegetable with Rice; Vegetarian Chicken Noodle; Buckaroo Bean Chili; Great Lakes Cheddar Broccoli; Baja Black Bean; Spicy Thai; Hot and Sour; Green Onion Miso with Tofu; Three Onion Noodle and Sesame Miso.

Suggested retail price is $1.69 each.

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