I’m cleaning out the inbox, here are some news releases (I’ve modified for space) on food competitions:

CAN YOU CAPTURE “THE CUTEST CRUNCH”?
Enter the Vlasic Pickles “Capture the Cutest Crunch” Contest and Win BIG
Deadline: Oct. 31, 2009

MOUNTAIN LAKES, NJ (May 2009) – Vlasic® Pickles is in search of a photo displaying the cutest crunch. The person who submits the winning photo will receive an all expenses paid trip to New York City, $1,000 and a one-year supply of Vlasic Pickles.
 
Entering is easy! Go to www.vlasic.com and click on the “Contests” section to *submit a photo of your “cutest crunch” into a Vlasic Pickle, or send your entry to: “Capture the Cutest Crunch”Contest, c/o BHG PR, 546 Valley Rd., Upper Montclair, New Jersey 07043. All entries must be received by October 31, 2009. No purchase is required to win. See web site for details.

For more information, rules and regulations, log onto www.vlasic.com and click on the “Contests” page.

CAN YOU GUESS THE FIRST NAME OF AMERICA’S SWEETEST SYRUP BOTTLE?
GUESS MRS. BUTTERWORTH’S FIRST NAME BY July 17, AND WIN $500 in Cash and A Year’s Supply of Syrup!

 MOUNTAIN LAKES, NJ (May 1, 2009) – For over 40 years, Mrs. Butterworth’s® has made kids smile by sharing her secrets of thick, rich syrup at breakfast tables everywhere.  There’s one secret she’s never shared before: her first name!  Contest participants have until July 17th to guess the first name of this pop cultural icon who has appeared in everything from movies and TV to Kanye West’s rap lyrics, Geico commercials, New York Times crossword puzzles, and more.

 Entering is easy. Go to http://www.mrsbutterworthsyrup.com/namecontest and submit your guess along with an explanation of 100 words or less as to why you think your first name guess is correct or send your entry to: “Guess Mrs. Butterworth’s First Name”Contest, c/o BHG PR, 546 Valley Rd., Upper Montclair, New Jersey 07043. All mailed entries must be received by July 17, 2009. No purchase is required to win. See attached rules for details.

 The person who correctly guesses the first name of one of America’s leading ladies of syrup will receive a $500.00 cash prize, a year’s supply of Mrs. Butterworth’s syrup, and will be featured on the web site (ARV of $550.00). 

 For more information, rules and regulations, log onto http://www.mrsbutterworthsyrup.com/namecontest.  All media inquiries should be directed to Frani Lieberman at 973.744.0707 or frani.lieberman@bhgpr.com. 

WORLD HARBORS LOOK LOCAL CONTEST
MAY 7 – JULY 15, 2009
World Harbors Look Local Group

(Auburn, ME – May 14, 2009)  World Harbors – Maine makers of gourmet sauces and marinades – has initiated a ‘Look Local’ campaign, beginning with a contest on Facebook. The company is inviting entrants to submit either a video or a picture of themselves making a recipe that combines one or more ingredient items particular to their locale or State with any World Harbors product. For instance, if one is from Florida they might include oranges, or from Wisconsin a locally made cheese, or if there is a free-range farm nearby, entrants should use their fresh meat. Contestants can use either a recipe of their own or choose one from the online cookbook at www.worldharbors.com.

Winners of the contest will receive fantastic Maine-made prizes, such as Maine Lobster, Maine Ice cream and a Sea Bag™, the eco-friendly totes made from recycled sails. To enter, join the “World Harbors Look Local Contest” group on Facebook where all the rules and regulations are explained. (Go to http://www.facebook.com and search: “World Harbors Look Local Contest (May 7 – July 15)”).

Hershey’s Smores photo contest

HERSHEY, Pa., – May 11, 2009 – Hershey’s and Kraft are offering the chance to win a backyard makeover with the “S’mores Truly” photo contest. Families are invited to capture and share photos of their S’mores-making experience on www.SmoresTruly.com. The grand prize winner will receive a backyard makeover that will make backyard fun and S’mores making easy.

Cheerios New Author Contest

MINNEAPOLIS (March 2009) – Call for Entries:  Cheerios has re-launched the New Author Contest to support new children’s book authors. The next contest is open for entries until July 15, 2009. Judging criteria and complete contest details can be found online at www.spoonfulsofstoriescontest.com. The regular Spoonfuls of Stories website is www.spoonfulsofstories.com.