Local Pacific Northwest Companies Burgerville and Coconut Bliss Partner to Launch Plant-Based Vegan Soft Serve Shake
Made with coconut milk, the new dairy-free menu item is available at most Burgerville locations
VANCOUVER, Wash., May 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Burgerville and Coconut Bliss, two Oregon-based companies, have collaborated on a brand new 100% plant-based, dairy-free ice cream shake. The Bliss Shake is available starting today at nearly all Burgerville locations throughout Oregon and Washington.
Made with coconut milk and sweetened with organic cane sugar, the soft serve blend was created by Coconut Bliss exclusively for Burgerville. It's one of the first plant-based shakes to be offered year-round at a restaurant chain.
"Our guests have been requesting plant-based shakes for years," said Chef Becky McGrath, director of food production at Burgerville. "It was so fun to work side by side with Coconut Bliss to develop this exclusive soft serve delicious shake. We're thrilled to now be able to offer our guests both dairy and non-dairy options every day."
For the same price as its traditional dairy milkshakes, guests can order any available shake flavor––including Oregon Fresh Berry Shakes, which will be available in June––by saying, "Make it a Bliss." The Bliss Shakes will be made on a dedicated Bliss machine in each location that is separate from the traditional dairy milkshake machine.
Coconut Bliss is also excited about this special product launch with Burgerville, as it marks the company's first foray into the fast-casual restaurant sector. The Eugene-based company strategically chose Burgerville as its partner in this important venture, since the companies share similar customer bases as well as an ongoing commitment to producing high-quality food.
"As a producer of organic, ethically-produced ice cream that's 100% plant-based, Coconut Bliss knows the value of doing the right thing, which isn't necessarily the easy thing," said Kim Gibson Clark, president and CEO of Coconut Bliss. "That's why we believe that we have found the perfect partner in Burgerville for this new plant-based shake. Burgerville is known for its fresh, locally-sourced ingredients, as well as for its commitment to sustainable business practices. We love all that and see Burgerville aligning well with the Coconut Bliss brand, as well as the quality of our ice cream."
Added Clark, "Coconut Bliss is happy to be part of the movement to add plant-based foods, and other alternative menu items, to more dining options and locations in order to promote healthy living and environmentally-conscious eating practices."
Burgerville and Coconut Bliss guests and fans will be happy to know that Bliss Shakes are being served at all Burgerville locations––with the exception of Corvallis and Burgerville Signature in Tigard––across Oregon and Southwest Washington.
About Burgerville
Established in 1961, Burgerville, headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, is an innovative and industry-leading restaurant company with 42 locations throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington. Over 1,500 employees strong, the hometown favorite brings guests seasonal, local food from 989 Northwest family farms and ranches. Burgerville is built on a tradition based in its mission: "Serve with Love."
About Coconut Bliss
Coconut Bliss is a dairy-free ice cream producer creating 100% plant-based flavors of ice cream pints, bars and sandwiches. USDA Certified Organic and Non-GMO Project verified, Coconut Bliss is made with cholesterol-free coconut milk and sweetened with agave syrup. Every Coconut Bliss product is also certified vegan and gluten free and uses ethically produced ingredients of the highest quality. Subsequently, Coconut Bliss has received the Women's Choice Award for America's Most Recommended Frozen Dairy-Free Dessert for four years running. The woman-led company values social justice and sustainability, and has partnered with the Water, Agroforestry, Nutrition and Development Foundation (WAND) to provide business opportunities for women in the Philippines. Family-owned and based in Eugene, Oregon, Coconut Bliss has been operating since February 2005.
Contact Information:
Burgerville
Weinstein PR
press(at)burgerville.com
503-908-4250
Coconut Bliss
Grady Britton
pr(at)gradybritton.com
503-228-4118
SOURCE Coconut Bliss
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