Thursday, August 18, 2011
Hundreds of children take part in tennis expo, meet tournament stars and enjoy healthy products from AdvancePierre Foods’ SmartPicksTM line
Cincinnati, Ohio –As part of the Western & Southern Open, more than 500 kids of all ages and skill sets participated in Kids Day this morning. The entertaining exhibition, sponsored by AdvancePierre Foods, included a tennis expo with tournament stars like James Blake, autographs, more than a dozen matches, and wrapped up with a healthy meal from AdvancePierre Foods’ SmartPicks line of menu options.
“We recognize that an active lifestyle combined with wholesome, nutritious meal options plays a significant role in a child’s health and well-being,” said Bill Toler, CEO of AdvancePierre Foods. “We are proud to sponsor the Western & Southern Open Kids Day and be able provide local youth with a fun-filled, healthy experience that they will remember for years to come.”
As a provider of breakfast and lunch items to 90 of the nation’s 100 largest school districts, AdvancePierre Foods creates meals for students that offer nutrition, high quality and a delicious taste. The SmartPicks line is comprised of menu options with one or more of the following attributes: lean protein, whole grains and reduced sodium, fat or calories.
Headquartered in Cincinnati for more than 60 years, AdvancePierre Foods values the long-standing tradition of this tournament in Cincinnati. The 111-year-old competition represents the Queen City’s commitment to tennis and supporting a healthy lifestyle.