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Red Sox Great Fred Lynn to Hawk All-Beef Franks as Hebrew National Makes Fenway Debut to Red Sox Nation OMAHA, Neb., May 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Heads up Red Sox Nation, Fenway Park just added the "biggest" bat yet to its ballgame food lineup. The Boston Red Sox' Fenway Park -- which already features baseball's tallest left field wall and the nation's "biggest" Papi -- is now home to the biggest premium quality kosher all-beef hot dog in all of Major League Baseball. Beginning May 4, and for the first time in Fenway history, the regional-favorite Fenway Frank will share the field with another hot dog -- Hebrew National(R). (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060504/CGTH065 ) Weighing in at half a pound, measuring exactly nine inches long and made from the highest quality ingredients, the Hebrew National kosher all-beef frank is more than just a hot dog. For nearly 100 years, Fenway Park has been more than just another stadium. From Pesky's Pole to Yawkey Way, nothing compromises the quality of the Fenway experience. Kosher too, is all about quality, and the Hebrew National hot dog, with no fillers and additives, gives fans a nutritious and wholesome way to carry on the Fenway baseball tradition for the next hundred years. Made from the finest ingredients that ultimately deliver a better tasting dog, Hebrew National will allow Sox fans to savor their ballgame eating experience. At Fenway, Hebrew National holds a special distinction because of its massive size makes it almost as big as Fenway's storied Green Monster -- the gigantic 37-foot-high left-field wall that earned its nickname for its dominant presence and distinctive green paint. Beyond Fenway, Hebrew National boasts a rich baseball tradition. It is the most widely served branded hot dog in major league ballparks across the country; enjoyed at 14 major league baseball venues. The hot dog is adored by fans and players alike. "Red Sox fans are going to love the new larger-than-life Hebrew National hot dog because it celebrates all that is great about Fenway," said Red Sox great Fred Lynn, who was inducted into the Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2002. Lynn is an unofficial expert when it comes to the outfield walls at Fenway, as his tenacious play in the 1975 World Series led Fenway officials to pad the fences. "From the center field wall to the Green Monster in left, fans throughout Fenway this season will learn how the monstrous Hebrew National hot dog truly puts the 'Big' in Big League baseball," added Lynn, joining the brand to announce the hot dog's debut. Introduction of Hebrew National to Fenway's food lineup comes as a recent nationwide consumer survey of 1,000 Americans(1) shows the popularity of high- quality kosher hot dogs growing. Among the findings: -- Sixty-one percent of hot dog eaters associate kosher hot dogs with purity of ingredients, with no additives or fillers; -- And a whopping 79 percent believe that quality is integral to a great-tasting hot dog. Hebrew National hot dogs are made from 100 percent kosher beef with no artificial colors, flavors or by-products. "The half pound Hebrew National is a fresh, flavor-packed way to mark the new baseball season at Fenway," said Jon Swadley, marketing director for Hebrew National, ConAgra Foods. "It's fan-tastic not just in size, but in quality. The Hebrew National dog will be a colossal, mouth-watering addition to the great food choices fans can get at Fenway." Since its founding more than a century ago, Hebrew National's premium frank has gained a passionately loyal following among a broad range of consumers. Non-Jewish and Jewish, organic/natural food and beef eaters, sports fans and summer grillers buy Hebrew National,(1) knowing they're assured a great-tasting frank that's 100 percent kosher quality beef, with no fillers. Widely recognized as the highest-quality frank on the market nationwide today and one fans can feel good about eating, data shows more consumers buy Hebrew National after the first try than any other national hot dog brand.(1) Favorite Summer Pastimes: Baseball & Hot Dogs With baseball America's long-time favorite pastime, it's not surprising that 80 percent of Americans enjoy hot dogs while at the ballpark. It's the perfect blend of two favorite summertime treats. Hebrew National's survey of Americans attitudes towards hot dogs uncovered some additional juicy statistics: -- 91 percent of respondents consider hot dogs to be a perfect summertime food. -- While mustard tops the list of hot dog toppings (78 percent), other popular toppings include ketchup, 65 percent; onions, 57 percent; relish, 53 percent; and chili, 51 percent. Said Lynn, "As Sox fans flock to Fenway this summer and summers to come, I encourage everyone to chomp down on at least one monstrous Hebrew National hot dog. For this latest and greatest hitter in Fenway's culinary lineup -- kosher quality is a home run." The Hebrew National(R) brand is a registered trademark of ConAgra Brands, Inc. About ConAgra Foods ConAgra Foods Inc. (NYSE:CAG) is one of North America's largest packaged food companies, serving grocery retailers, as well as restaurants and other foodservice establishments. Popular ConAgra Foods consumer brands include: Banquet, Chef Boyardee, Egg Beaters, Healthy Choice, Hebrew National, Hunt's, Marie Callender's, Orville Redenbacher's, PAM and many others. For more information, visit http://www.conagrafoods.com/ . (1) These results are based on a telephone survey of 1,000 American adults, conducted by Synovate on behalf of Hebrew National between June 3 and 5, 2005. The margin of error is +/- 3 percent http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060504/CGTH065 http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: ConAgra Foods Inc. CONTACT: Regina DeMars of ConAgra Foods Inc., +1-402-595-6727, , or Jonah Ansell of Ketchum for ConAgra Foods Inc., +1-312-228-6831, Web site: http://www.conagrafoods.com/

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