Envy apples and Hallmark actor host holiday sampling at Longo’s
(Toronto) – Dec. 21, 2023 – ‘Tis the season for holiday movies, especially Hallmark Channel’s ever-popular Countdown to Christmas series of original holiday films. In true spirit, the...
(Toronto) – Dec. 21, 2023 – ‘Tis the season for holiday movies, especially Hallmark Channel’s ever-popular Countdown to Christmas series of original holiday films. In true spirit, the growers of Envy™ apples last week brought the holiday magic to life by collaborating with Hallmark Channel actor and entrepreneur Andrew Walker for the ultimate apple sampling experience at Longo’s in Toronto.
For four delightful hours on Monday, Dec. 11, Walker joined Envy™ at Longo’s in Maple Leaf Square to hand out Envy™ apple samples, sign autographs and join in selfies with fans. The Envy™ team also passed out free swag items to shoppers.
The appearance was part of an ongoing multimedia collaboration Envy™ apples is conducting with Hallmark Channel as well as Walker this holiday season including digital billboards across Toronto as well as digital and social promotions throughout North America.
Countdown to Christmas fans are also being treated to a special appearance from Envy™ apples in Hallmark’s hit Christmas film, “Three Wise Men and a Baby”. In the film, Walker as Luke Brenner along with his two brothers Taylor and Stephan get the surprise of their lives when they are brought together to care for a baby over the holidays. Envy™ apples appear in a key scene in Walker’s character’s kitchen.
ABOUT T&G GLOBAL
Our story began over 125 years ago as Turners and Growers BB #:130198, and today T&G Global helps grow healthier futures for people around the world. Located in 13 countries, our team of 2,000 people both grow and partner with over 1,200 growers to market, sell and distribute nutritious fresh produce to customers and consumers in over 60 countries. As kaitiaki, we do this guided by kaitiakitanga. For us, this means we treat the land, people, produce, resources and community with the greatest of respect and care, as guardians of their future. Learn more at www.tandg.global.
About Envy™
Envy™ is a registered trademark owned by the T&G group of companies. It was developed in New Zealand and patented in 2009. Envy™ is grown under license by T&G in selected prime apple growing regions across the globe, including New Zealand, North America, South Africa, Australia, and Europe. Envy™ apples have become an international success story with increasing global demand, and they’re sold and distributed in over 60 countries. Learn more at https://envyapple.com/us/.
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