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Passport to Italy - Giveaway Official Rules


September 8, 2024 | Promotions


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Rev. 1/01/24

SPECIAL RULES

SPECIAL RULES

Hy-Vee Passport to Italy Giveaway Sweepstakes: The Special Rules set forth below apply to the “Hy-Vee Say Ciao to Italia Sweepstakes” within the Program and control over any conflicting or less specific rules included in the Official Rules of the Program.

A.         The “Hy-Vee Passport to Italy Giveaway Sweepstakes; is open only to legal residents of Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin, who are at least eighteen (18) years old at the time of entry (19 in Nebraska).

B.         The “Hy-Vee Passport to Italy Giveaway Sweepstakes; begins on September 16, 2024 at 12:00 a.m. Central Time (“CT”) and ends on October 14, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. CT (the "Sweepstakes Period".

C.        TO ENTER:

            Purchase Method: By presenting your Program Loyalty Card at the time of each purchase of a Gustare Vita product identified in Exhibit A (“Eligible Product”) that you make during the Sweepstakes Period, you will be entered into the Sweepstakes.  Entrants will receive one entry per Eligible Product purchased (each an “Entry”). There is no limit on the number of Purchase Method Entry/Entries per person during the Sweepstakes.

            Mail-In Entry: To enter the Sweepstakes without making an Eligible Product purchase, hand-print “ATTN – Hy-Vee Perks® Rewards Program, Say Ciao to Italia – Entry” along with your name, address, city, state, zip code, telephone number, and email address (if applicable) on a 3” x 5” card and mail it to: ATTN – Hy-Vee Perks® Rewards Program, Ciao to Italia – Entry, 5820 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, Iowa 50266-8223 (each an “Entry”). There is a limit of one (1) Mail-In Entry per day during the Sweepstakes Period.  All Mail-In entries must be postmarked by March 24, 2024 and received by March 29, 2024 to be considered.

D.Prize Winners will be selected by random drawings held on or about October 23, 202

F.         One hundred and eighty (180) Prize Winners will be chosen. Each Prize Winner will win a $250.00 Hy-Vee gift card. Total approximate retail value of all prizes: $45,000.00.

H.         For questions regarding these Special Rules, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: ATTN – Hy-Vee Perks® Rewards Program, Passport to Italy Giveaway Sweepstakes Special Rules, 5820 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, Iowa 50266-8223 or send an email with the subject line: ATTN – Hy-Vee Perks® Rewards Program, Passport to Italy Giveaway Sweepstakes Special Rules to customercare@hy-vee.com.

Exhibit A

Eligible Products

Description

Size

Unit UPC (DMA)

Gvita Fusilli Whole Wheat Past

16    OZ

7545000040

Gvita Fusilli Whole Wheat Past

16    OZ

7545000040

Gvita Basil Pasta Sauce

17.50 OZ

7545023151

Gvita Basil Pasta Sauce

17.50 OZ

7545023151

Gvita Arrabbiata Pasta Sauce

17.50 OZ

7545023152

Gvita Arrabbiata Pasta Sauce

17.50 OZ

7545023152

Gvita Mediterranean Sauce

26.50 OZ

7545013374

Gvita Mediterranean Sauce

26.50 OZ

7545013374

Gvita Truffle Pasta Sauce

17.50 OZ

7545023153

Gvita Truffle Pasta Sauce

17.50 OZ

7545023153

Gvita  Alfredo Sauce

12.50 OZ

7545013375

Gvita  Alfredo Sauce

12.50 OZ

7545013375

Gvita Organic Spaghetti

16    OZ

7545000007

Gvita Organic Spaghetti

16    OZ

7545000007

Gvita Organic Orzo Pasta

16    OZ

7545000010

Gvita Organic Orzo Pasta

16    OZ

7545000010

Gvita Organic Rigatoni Pasta

16    OZ

7545000013

Gvita Organic Rigatoni Pasta

16    OZ

7545000013

Gvita Organic Farfalle Pasta

16    OZ

7545000034

Gvita Organic Farfalle Pasta

16    OZ

7545000034

Gvita Penne Rigatte Organic

16    OZ

7545000036

Gvita Penne Rigatte Organic

16    OZ

7545000036

Gvita Ww Penne Rigate Pasta Or

16    OZ

7545000037

Gvita Ww Penne Rigate Pasta Or

16    OZ

7545000037

Gvita  Conchiglie Pasta Organi

16    OZ

7545000038

Gvita  Conchiglie Pasta Organi

16    OZ

7545000038

Gvita Fusilli Pasta Organic

16    OZ

7545000039

Gvita Fusilli Pasta Organic

16    OZ

7545000039

GVITA CAPERS

3    OZ

7545014605

Gvita Vodka Pasta Sauce

17.50 OZ

7545023154

Gvita Vodka Pasta Sauce

17.50 OZ

7545023154

Gvita Mixed Olives

6    OZ

7545014604

Gvita Mixed Olives

6    OZ

7545014604

Gvita 00 FLOUR

2.20 LB

7545017662

Gvita 00 FLOUR

2.20 LB

7545017662

Gvita  Pizza Sauce

12.50 OZ

7545014601

Gvita  Pizza Sauce

12.50 OZ

7545014601

Gvita Olive Oil Garlic

8.50 FL

7545004826

Gvita Olive Oil Garlic

8.50 FL

7545004826

GVITA SICILIAN EVOO

16.90 OZ

7545017658

GVITA RIGATONI

16    OZ

7545022044

GVITA LONG SPAGHETTI

16    OZ

7545022048

Gvita Olive Oil Basil

8.50 FL

7545004824

Gvita Olive Oil Basil

8.50 FL

7545004824

Gvita Balsamic Glaze

8.50 FL

7545012669

Gvita Balsamic Glaze

8.50 FL

7545012669

Gvita Red Wine Vinegar

16.90 FL

7545003756

Gvita Red Wine Vinegar

16.90 FL

7545003756

Gvita Balsamic Vinegar

16.90 FL

7545003755

Gvita  Balsamic Vinegar

16.90 FL

7545003755

Gvita  White Wine Vinegar

16.90 FL

7545003757

Gvita White Wine Vinegar

16.90 FL

7545003757

Gvita Extra Lght Olive Oil

16.90 FL

7545004839

Gvita Extra Lght Olive Oil

16.90 FL

7545004839

Gvita Balsamic Vinegar Spray

8.50 FL

7545014004

Gvita Balsamic Vinegar Spray

8.50 FL

7545014004

Gvita Pure Olive Oil

16.90 FL

7545004819

Gvita Pure Olive Oil

16.90 FL

7545004819

Gvita Pesto Genovese

6.50 OZ

7545022095

Gvita Pesto Genovese

6.50 OZ

7545022095

Gvita Xtra Vrgn Oliv Oil Spry

5    OZ

7545009007

Gvita Xtra Vrgn Oliv Oil Spry

5    OZ

7545009007

Gvita Potato Gnocchi Plain

16    OZ

7545012648

Gvita Potato Gnocchi Plain

16    OZ

7545012648

Gvita Potato Basil Gnocchi

16    OZ

7545012649

Gvita Potato Basil Gnocchi

16    OZ

7545012649

Gvita Sund Tom Potato Gnocchi

16    OZ

7545012650

Gvita Sund Tom Potato Gnocchi

16    OZ

7545012650

GVITA SABINA EVOO

16.90 OZ

7545017659

GVITA TUSCAN EVOO

16.90 OZ

7545017660

Gvita Tomato Basil Sauce

26.50 OZ

7545013372

Gvita Tomato Basil Sauce

26.50 OZ

7545013372

GVITA FOUR CHEESE RISOTTO

5.60 OZ

07545042163

Gvita Tomatoes Can

14    OZ

7545013376

Gvita Tomatoes Can

14    OZ

7545013376

Gvita Lasagna

16    OZ

7545009173

Gvita Lasagna

16    OZ

7545009173

GVITA BLOOD ORANGE SODA

25.40 OZ

07545013143

GVITA ITALIAN BREAD CRUMBS

13.40 OZ

07545027578

Gvita  Fusili Tricolore

16    OZ

7545009174

Gvita  Fusili Tricolore

16    OZ

7545009174

Gvita Tagliatelle

16    OZ

7545009175

Gvita Tagliatelle

16    OZ

7545009175

GVITA CALABRIAN PEPPER SAUCE

5    OZ

07545028235

GVITA ROASTED GARLIC SAUCE

17.50 OZ

07545024789

GVITA ROASTED GARLIC SAUCE

17.50 OZ

07545024789

GVITA TRIO

10.10 FL

07545024792

Gvita  Whole Tomatoes Can

14    OZ

7545013707

Gvita  Whole Tomatoes Can

14    OZ

7545013707

Gvita Whole Tomato San Marzano

28    OZ

7545013708

Gvita Whole Tomato San Marzano

28    OZ

7545013708

GVITA PACCHERI RIGATI

16    OZ

7545022045

GVITA SUNDRIED TOM BRUSCHETTA

6.40 OZ

07545028335

GVITA TOMATO PASSATA

26.45 OZ

7545017661

GVITA TOMATO PASSATA

26.45 OZ

7545017661

Gvita Mushroom Pasta Sauce

17.50 OZ

7545023155

Gvita Mushroom Pasta Sauce

17.50 OZ

7545023155

GVITA BELL PEPPER BRUSCHETTA

6.40 OZ

07545028337

Gvita Bella Di Cerignola Olive

6    OZ

7545014602

Gvita Bella Di Cerignola Olive

6    OZ

7545014602

GVITA ARTICHOKE BRUSCHETTA

6.40 OZ

07545028338

GVITA PESTO TUBE

2.80 OZ

07545045104

GVITA AGED BALSAMIC VIN

8.50 OZ

7545017663

Gvita Castelvetrano Olives

6    OZ

7545014603

Gvita Castelvetrano Olives

6    OZ

7545014603

GVITA HOLLANDAISE SAUCE

8.05 OZ

07545042169

GVITA CONCHIGLIONI

16    OZ

7545022046

GVITA PINK LEMONADE SODA

25.40 OZ

07545013144

Gvita Vodka Sauce

26.50 OZ

7545013373

Gvita Vodka Sauce

26.50 OZ

7545013373

GVITA HALLOWEEN PASTA

8.80 OZ

07545033365

GVITA MANGO PASSIONFRT SORBET

16    OZ

07545025189

Gvita Extra Virgin Olive Oil

17    FL

7545009005

Gvita Extra Virgin Olive Oil

17    FL

7545009005

GVITA ORG ORG WHOLE WHEAT SPAG

16    OZ

7545000009

GVITA ORG ORG WHOLE WHEAT SPAG

16    OZ

7545000009

GVITA MUSHROOM RISOTTO

5.60 OZ

07545042167

GVITA LEMON SODA

25.40 OZ

07545013145

Gvita  Mediterranean Pasta Sau

17.50 OZ

7545023156

Gvita  Mediterranean Pasta Sau

17.50 OZ

7545023156

Gvita Sweet Pepper Sauce

17.50 OZ

7545023157

Gvita Sweet Pepper Sauce

17.50 OZ

7545023157

GVITA SPRING & SUMMER PASTA

8.80 OZ

07545033366

GVITA CHOPPED GARLIC

3    OZ

07545026246

GVITA CAVATELLI

16    OZ

7545022047

GVITA ALFREDO GARLIC SAUCE

12.50 OZ

07545027705

GVITA ALFREDO GARLIC SAUCE

12.50 OZ

07545027705

GVITA CHEESE TORTELLINI

8.80 OZ

07545027887

GVITA HAZELNUT WAFER COOKIES

8.80 OZ

07545027890

GVITA ALFREDO FOUR CHEESE

12.50 OZ

07545027889

GVITA ALFREDO FOUR CHEESE

12.50 OZ

07545027889

GVITA ORG ORGANIC FETTUCCINE

12    OZ

07545024235

GVITA ORG ORGANIC FETTUCCINE

12    OZ

07545024235

GVITA ORG ORGANIC ELBOW

12    OZ

07545024234

GVITA ORG ORGANIC ELBOW

12    OZ

07545024234

GVITA VANILLA WAFER COOKIE

8.80 OZ

07545027891

GVITA COCOA WAFER COOKIES

8.80 OZ

07545027892

GVITA PEPPERMINT GELATO

16    OZ

7545023443

GVITA NAT NAPLES CRUST 4 CHEES

15.20 OZ

7545023330

Gvita Fettuccine Alfredo

16    OZ

7545017668

GVITA NAT SPINACH & GOAT CHEES

16.20 OZ

7545023331

Gvita Linguine W/ Pesto & Cher

16    OZ

7545017670

Gvita Penne W/ Marinara

16    OZ

7545017669

GVITA ROMEO & JULIET

8.50 OZ

07545024793

Gvita Ricotta & Spinach Raviol

16    OZ

7545017671

Gvita Girasoli Tmto Mozz Basl

9    OZ

7545008872

GVITA NAT GRILLED VEGETABLE PI

15.70 OZ

7545023332

GVITA NAT MARGHERITA PIZZA

15.50 OZ

7545023329

GVITA EVOO CROSTINI

3.50 OZ

07545023198

GVITA DOP BASIL PESTO

6.50 OZ

07545024730

GVITA SUN DRIED TOMATO PASTE

6.50 OZ

07545024731

GVITA EVOO TIN

25    FL

07545024732

GVITA SPINACH RCOTA TORTELLINI

8.80 OZ

07545027888

GVITA TOMATO BASIL FUSILI BOWL

14.29 OZ

07545028236

GVITA ALFREDO MACARONI BOWL

14.29 OZ

07545028237

GVITA ARTICHOKES

11.64 OZ

07545026245

GVITA SUNDRIED TOMATOES

3    OZ

07545041210

GVITA SUNDRIED TOMATOES

11.64 OZ

07545026247

GVITA ROASTED PEPPERS

11.64 OZ

07545026248

GVITA TOMATO PASTE TUBE

4.90 OZ

07545027461

GVITA WINTER PASTA

8.80 OZ

07545033364

GVITA ROASTED GARLIC RISOTTO

5.60 OZ

07545042161

GVITA SPICY MARINARA SAUCE

20    OZ

07545028112

GVITA NAPOLETANA SAUCE

20    OZ

07545028113

GVITA PARMIGIANO REGGIANO

20    OZ

07545028115

GVITA EVOO TIN

07545024732

GVITA SPINACH RCOTA TORTELLINI

07545027888

GVITA TOMATO BASIL FUSILI BOWL

07545028236

GVITA ALFREDO MACARONI BOWL

07545028237

GVITA ARTICHOKES

07545026245

GVITA SUNDRIED TOMATOES

07545026247

GVITA ROASTED PEPPERS

07545026248

GVITA TOMATO PASTE TUBE

07545027461

GVITA WINTER PASTA

07545033364

GVITA FETTUCCINE

07545024235

GVITA SPICY MARINARA SAUCE

07545028112

GVITA NAPOLETANA SAUCE

07545028113

GVITA PARMIGIANO REGGIANO

07545028115

GVITA SPAGHETTI

07545000007

GVITA WHOLE WHEAT SPAGHETTI

07545000009