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Mantis Introduces Small Batch BBQ Sauces with Big Goal to Raise $10 Million for The Kidney ProjectPosted on 1/10/2023
(Scarsdale, NY) January 09, 2023 – Mantis BBQ introduces a new line of BBQ sauces to support The Kidney Project. Three varieties, Mantis Original, A Whisper of Chile (pepper), and a Haunt of Ghost (pepper) will be showcased at the Winter Fancy Food Show in Las Vegas, January 15-17, 2023. After 20 years of perfecting family recipes plus professional R&D and CPG experience, Mantis BBQ co-founder Andy Mantis is bringing the cause-driven, flavorful product line to retailers, foodservice operations and BBQ enthusiasts. During his son’s battle with kidney disease Mantis searched for a transplant and solutions to help his son. Through research Andy learned that even when transplants are considered successful, they are not permanent. Yet, a permanent solution exists through the development of an artificial kidney, an effort put forth by The Kidney Project. Having outgrown conventional grant funding, $10 million is needed to progress toward clinical trials of the artificial kidney. The Kidney Project aims to provide relief from the stress and uncertainty of waiting for a transplant — enabling patients to lead a more flexible lifestyle, without dialysis. “In anguish with my son’s kidney disease, I knew I wanted to support others going through the same ordeal. There is an opportunity to help millions of people facing kidney failure,” said Andy Mantis, co-founder of Mantis BBQ. The Kidney Project, a national research and development initiative, is led by Shuvo Roy, PhD, a professor of bioengineering at the University of California, San Francisco where development of this artificial life changer is underway. Shuvo Roy, PhD, bioengineer and technical director of The Kidney Project said, “Working with Andy and the team at Mantis BBQ provides a welcome boost in raising the $10 million we need to progress toward clinical trials of the artificial kidney.” Ten percent of all Mantis BBQ sales will benefit The Kidney Project in support of artificial kidney development. Mantis BBQ sauces are created to enhance foods versus overpowering flavors. Delicious with anything cooked on the grill, smoker and more, the sauces can also be used in dips, bloody marys and as marinades. The line of bottled BBQ sauces includes:
For more information, please visit: https://mantisbbq.com/ ### Mantis BBQ, is a family-operated business with two decades of R&D experience, specializes in producing small-batch BBQ sauces. In 2019, family member and Co-founder of Mantis BBQ, Spencer Mantis, successfully underwent a kidney transplant while still in his 20’s. While Spencer was very fortunate to have a live donor, many wait years for a kidney. That is why the company set a mission to support artificial kidney development and donate 10% of all Mantis BBQ sales to The Kidney Project. Learn more at https://mantisbbq.com/the-kidney-project. Subscribe to the Mantis BBQ You Tube Channel for recipes and tips. Contact Andy Mantis 914-874-4479 The Kidney Project is a national research project with a goal to create a small, surgically implanted, and free-standing bioartificial kidney to treat kidney failure, which would effectively end the need for dialysis, eliminate the transplant waiting list, and many post-transplant medications. The bioartificial kidney is expected to save national health care dollars and result in improved quality and length of life for hundreds of thousands of patients facing kidney failure. To donate directly visit: makeagift.ucsf.edu Contact Shuvo Roy, PhD 415-514-9666 |
