Exhibit 99.1

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B&G Foods Appoints General Counsel

Parsippany, N.J., July 18, 2005 – B&G Foods, Inc. (AMEX: BGF), a manufacturer and distributor of high quality, shelf-stable foods, today announced that Scott E. Lerner has been appointed Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary.

David L. Wenner, Chief Executive Officer of B&G Foods, stated, “Formerly our external legal counsel, Scott already has substantial experience working with B&G Foods.  His familiarity with the company and our operations is clearly a valuable asset as we welcome him on board, and we look forward to continuing to benefit from his expertise and his future contributions.”

Mr. Lerner joins B&G Foods from the international law firm Dechert LLP, where he was an associate in the corporate and securities and mergers and acquisitions practice groups.  Mr. Lerner earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Cornell University and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School.

About B&G Foods, Inc.

B&G Foods and its subsidiaries manufacture, sell and distribute a diversified portfolio of high-quality, shelf-stable foods across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. B&G Foods’ products include Mexican-style sauces, pickles and peppers, hot sauces, wine vinegar, maple syrup, molasses, fruit spreads, pasta sauces, beans, spices, salad dressings, marinades, taco kits, salsas and taco shells. B&G Foods competes in the retail grocery, food service, specialty store, private label, club and mass merchandiser channels of distribution. Based in Parsippany, N.J., B&G Foods’ products are marketed under many recognized brands, including Ac’cent, B&G, B&M, Brer Rabbit, Emeril’s, Joan of Arc, Las Palmas, Maple Grove Farms of Vermont, Ortega, Polaner, Red Devil, Regina, San Del, Ac’cent Sa-Son, Trappey’s, Underwood, Up Country Organics, Vermont Maid and Wright’s.

Forward-Looking Statements

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