CHELSEA, MA -- 11/20/09 --
Kayem Foods
and Boston College announced today that Kayem has been named "Official hot
dog and sausage of the Boston College Eagles."
Under the agreement, Kayem Franks and Sausages will be
served at BC athletic events at Alumni Stadium and Conte Forum, including
football, basketball and hockey games, along with all other events at the
venues. Kayem will also be hosting samplings and other promotions at BC
home games as part of their new partnership.
"As New England's favorite hot dog brand, Kayem is pleased to partner with
Boston College, one of the region's premier college sports programs and one
of the nation's best known institutions of higher learning," said Bob
Kufferman, senior brand manager with Kayem Foods. "Eagles fans are
passionate about their school, and we look forward to sharing our passion
for Kayem Franks and Sausages with BC fans by providing them with Kayem
products for decades to come."
"The Kayem brand is well-known to New England sports fans, and BC
tailgaters have been grilling up Kayem hot dogs and sausages for years. We
are thrilled that Kayem products are now proudly served inside the gates as
well," said Matt Murrey, vice president for Fenway Sports Group which
represents Boston College Athletics.
In addition to serving up hot dogs and sausages at sporting events, Kayem
will provide Boston College with delicious Kayem hot dogs in their dining
halls.
About Kayem Foods, Inc.
Kayem Foods Inc, which was founded in 1909, manufactures the #1 brand of
franks sold in New England (Kayem). Kayem is best known for their Old
Tyme Natural Casing frankfurters. Kayem Foods, Inc. is the largest meat
processor in New England, making over 400 products across the Kayem, al
fresco, Schonland's, McKenzie, Triple M, Genoa, Jordan's, Deutschmacher,
Kirschner, and Essem brands.
The privately held company has been owned and operated by the same family
since 1909 and is celebrating its 100th year in business. In April 2009,
Kayem unveiled the Kayem Fenway Frank, the new, improved Official Hot Dog
of the Boston Red Sox and Fenway Park.
For more information, visit the Kayem Foods website at www.kayem.com.
Contact:
Katie Theriault
(617) 886-0400
Bob Kufferman
(617) 889-1600
