Gardenburger Company

Could a vegetarian diet be hazardous to a company's financial health? Gardenburger Inc., an Irvine company that claims to have originated the veggie burger, said Friday that it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company, which the official history on its website says was founded in 1985 by a "health nut," said in a statement that it planned to continue operations and emerge as a private firm. Gardenburger executives declined to be interviewed. In documents filed in U.S.

Gardenburger Inc., a maker of meatless hamburgers and other food products, won a judge's approval for its reorganization plan, paving the way for the company to exit bankruptcy protection this month. Under the plan, Gardenburger stock will be canceled, the company will become private and unsecured creditors will be paid in three installments over 18 months, according to papers signed by U.S. Bankruptcy Judge James Barr in Santa Ana.

Gardenburger Inc., a maker of meatless hamburgers and other food products, won a judge's approval for its reorganization plan, paving the way for the company to exit bankruptcy protection this month. Under the plan, Gardenburger stock will be canceled, the company will become private and unsecured creditors will be paid in three installments over 18 months, according to papers signed by U.S. Bankruptcy Judge James Barr in Santa Ana.

Could a vegetarian diet be hazardous to a company's financial health? Gardenburger Inc., an Irvine company that claims to have originated the veggie burger, said Friday that it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company, which the official history on its website says was founded in 1985 by a "health nut," said in a statement that it planned to continue operations and emerge as a private firm. Gardenburger executives declined to be interviewed. In documents filed in U.S.

Advertiser: Gardenburger Agency: Hal Riney & Partners Heartland, Chicago Challenge: Convince consumers that a burger made of rice, wheat, onions and mushrooms is as good as the real thing. The Ad: In the animated spot, aspiring hula dancer Vern tries to impress Edna by inviting her to a luau. But when Edna arrives, she wants something "tasty and healthy" instead of the traditional roast pig. Vern saves the day by serving Gardenburgers, as Edna "squeals with delight."

Advertiser: Gardenburger Agency: Hal Riney & Partners Heartland, Chicago Challenge: Convince consumers that a burger made of rice, wheat, onions and mushrooms is as good as the real thing. The Ad: In the animated spot, aspiring hula dancer Vern tries to impress Edna by inviting her to a luau. But when Edna arrives, she wants something "tasty and healthy" instead of the traditional roast pig. Vern saves the day by serving Gardenburgers, as Edna "squeals with delight."