CHICAGO, July 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Conagra Brands,
Inc. (NYSE: CAG), one of North
America's leading branded food companies, is celebrating the
summer with the debut of more than two dozen new products. More
people are cooking and eating at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic,
and Birds Eye®, Marie Callender's®,
Healthy Choice® and Snack Pack® are among the brands bringing new
items to market to satisfy evolving consumer needs. The new items
from Conagra Brands will be hitting store shelves this
summer.
New Plant-Based Meal and Snack Options
Plant-based products continue to rise in popularity, and not
just for vegetarians and vegans, but for flexitarians too.
Nearly 40% of Americans1 are attempting to incorporate
more plant-based options into their diets. To answer the increased
demand, brands including Birds Eye, Gardein, Healthy Choice and
Marie Callender's have developed new
items including:
- Birds Eye Meatless Lasagna with Gardein Plant-Based
Protein: made with Gardein B'ef and pasta made from
vegetables
- Birds Eye Skillets with Gardein Plant-Based Protein:
available in two flavors, Garlic Chick'n and Alfredo Chick'n
- Healthy Choice Power Bowls with Gardein Plant-Based
Protein: offered in two flavors, Be'f & Vegetable Stir Fry,
and Chipotle Chick'n
- Gardein Ultimate Plant-Based Jerky: available in three
flavors, Original, Teriyaki and Hot & Spicy
- Gardein Plant-Based Soups: available in five plant-based
meat flavors, Chick'n Noodl', Be'f & Vegetable, Saus'ge Gumbo,
Chick'n & Rice, and Minestrone & Saus'ge
- Marie Callender's Pot Pies
with Gardein Plant-Based Protein: available in two flavors,
Chick'n and Be'f
New Meal Options for Various Diet Preferences
Today, consumers are following both preferred and prescribed
dietary guidelines that best fit their lifestyles and needs.
Whether you are eating keto-friendly or on a low-carb meal plan,
reducing the gluten in your diet or sticking to an all-vegan
consumption, brands including EVOL and Blake's have created
delicious, on-trend options such as:
- Blake's Gluten Free Mac and Cheese
- EVOL Pizza: available in two flavors, 3-Cheese and
Pepperoni. These keto-friendly pizzas are gluten free and feature a
crust made with chicken & parmesan cheese!
- EVOL Modern Lifestyle Bowls with Paleo-friendly options:
available in four flavors, Paleo-friendly Guajillo Chicken &
Cauliflower; Plant-based Butternut Squash Curry; Paleo-friendly
Unwrapped Chicken Egg Roll; and Plant-based Veggie Burrito
- Healthy Choice Power Bowls Whole EARTH BOWLS: offered in
Green Goddess (vegan) and Buddha Bowl (vegetarian)
- Healthy Choice Bone Broth Soups: available in three
flavors made with bone broth, Chicken Noodle, Chicken with Rice,
and Lentil Vegetable
New Snacks
Another trend that remains popular during this unprecedented
time: Eating several small meals versus the once standard three
meals a day. Consumers love snacks that are quick and tasty. The
latest snacking creations from Snack Pack, Orville Redenbacher's and Slim Jim are sure to
satisfy cravings with a range of delicious, on-the-go options.
- Orville Redenbacher's
Microwave Popcorn Made with Avocado Oil
- Slim Jim Original N' Cheese 10-Pack
- Slim Jim Pork Rinds: available in two flavors, Squealin'
Hot and Hog Wild BBQ
- Snack Pack Mermaid Tropical-flavored Pudding
Over the next few months, you'll be able to find more new foods
from the Conagra Brands roster including restaurant-inspired meals
from P.F. Chang's Home Menu with single-serve ramen and veggie
appetizers, Baked Sides and Cauliflower Wings from Birds Eye,
Double Chicken and Meat Bowls from Hungry Man and more!
To find out more about the new offerings, head to
www.conagrabrands.com/brands to locate specific websites for the company's brands.
About Conagra Brands
Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG), headquartered in Chicago, is one of North America's leading branded food
companies. Guided by an entrepreneurial spirit, Conagra Brands
combines a rich heritage of making great food with a sharpened
focus on innovation. The company's portfolio is evolving to satisfy
people's changing food preferences. Conagra's iconic brands, such
as Birds Eye®, Duncan Hines®, Healthy Choice®, Marie Callender's®, Reddi-wip®, and Slim Jim®,
as well as emerging brands, including Angie's® BOOMCHICKAPOP®,
Duke's®, Earth Balance®, Gardein®, and Frontera®, offer choices for
every occasion. For more information, visit
www.conagrabrands.com.
For all media inquiries, please contact:
Dan Skinner
Conagra Brands
(312) 549 -5636
Dan.Skinner@conagra.com
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