7UP and Celebrity Chef Carlos Fernandez Continue the Search for 100% Naturally Talented Chefs During 7UP Recipe for Success Contest From: hispanicprwire.com

7UP and celebrity Chef Carlos Fernandez of Hi-Life Café in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida continue the national search for the 7UP 100% Naturally Talented Chef in the 7UP Recipe for Success contest. Consumers across the country have been challenged to put their creative cooking skills to the test for a chance to compete for the $70,000 grand prize.

“Entries are pouring in for the 7UP Recipe for Success contest. And we encourage other aspiring chefs out there to participate by whipping up some great recipes with 7UP’s natural lemon and lime flavors,” said Andrew Springate, vice president of marketing for Dr Pepper Snapple Group, the makers of 7UP with 100% Natural Flavors.

The flavorful contest, which kicked off in April, has attracted thousands of attendees to local demonstrations where Chef Carlos has shared his tips on cooking with the natural lemon and lime flavors of 7UP and invited consumers to submit their own recipes featuring 7UP with 100% Natural Flavors for the contest.

“The 7UP Recipe for Success contest has been amazing,” said Carlos Fernandez, a former participant on Bravo’s Top Chef. “I’ve really enjoyed interacting with the crowds at each cooking demonstration and seeing that as we get closer to the final cook-off, the anticipation for the $70,000 grand prize builds.”

Contestants can submit their original 7UP-infused recipes online at www.Receta7UP.com , via mail or at in-store demos in select markets through July 28. All entries must be received by Aug. 5, 2008. Chef Carlos, a self-taught culinary talent, will review each entry and, ultimately, narrow the selection down to seven lucky participants who will cook their recipes live in-studio with him. The final cook-off will be shown during Telemundo’s new morning show in September. Chef Carlos will select the lucky winner with the help of the beautiful Telemundo star, Monica Noguera, and a representative from 7UP. The Chef will crown one winner with the title of 7UP 100% Naturally Talented Chef and award them with the $70,000 grand prize to fulfill their dreams.

Chef/co-owner of Hi-Life Café located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, will host cooking demonstrations throughout June and July in Chicago, Houston and Dallas. During these demos, he will educate consumers on the healthy preparation of meals using 7UP with 100% Natural Flavors and all natural ingredients.

For complete contest rules for the 7UP Recipe for Success contest and to find the demonstration nearest you, please visit www.Receta7UP.com .

About 7UP with 100% Natural Flavors
7UP with 100% Natural Flavors is a leading brand in the beverage portfolio of Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. (NYSE: DPS). DPS is an integrated refreshment beverage business marketing more than 50 beverage brands to consumers throughout North America. In addition to its flagship Dr Pepper and Snapple brands, the company’s portfolio includes 7UP, Mott’s, A&W, Sunkist Soda, Hawaiian Punch, Canada Dry, Schweppes, Squirt, RC Cola, Diet Rite, Penafiel, Rose’s, Yoo-hoo, Clamato, Mr & Mrs T and other well-known consumer favorites. Based in Plano, Texas, Dr Pepper Snapple Group employs approximately 20,000 people and operates 24 bottling and manufacturing facilities and more than 200 distribution centers across the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. For more information, please visit www.drpeppersnapple.com . “*

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