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Gardein Unveils New Additions to Ultimate Plant-Based Collection
Gardein's Ultimate Plant-based line is about to get even better. Gardein, a brand of Conagra Brands, Inc., is adding to a diverse collection of meat alternatives with seven new foods that will arrive this June. Flexitarians, vegans and vegetarians can now indulge in delicious plant-based servings of bratwurst, buffalo wings, spicy chick'n fillets and more.
"Eating plant-based should never mean settling for a limited menu," said Jill Dexter, VP/GM, Conagra Brands. "Gardein is committed to adding delicious new food to our line-up, and we're really excited..."
Real Good Foods Announces Launch of Crispy Chicken Shell Tacos in Walmart Stores Nationwide
The Real Good Food Company, Inc., an innovative, high-growth, branded, health- and wellness-focused frozen food company, has announced the launch of its newest platform, crispy chicken shell tacos, in Walmart stores nationwide. Beginning today, consumers can find three varieties of crispy chicken shell tacos across approximately 3,500 Walmart stores nationwide.
Real Good Foods' tacos are made from nutritious ingredients, are 100% Grain-Free and Gluten-Free, have only 2g of net carbs, and are packed with 25g of protein per serving. Unlike conventional tacos...
Nomad Foods Urges Food Industry to Adopt End-to-End Carbon Impact Product Assessment
Nomad Foods, Europe’s leading frozen food company, which owns brands including Birds Eye, Findus and iglo, is calling on the food industry and regulators across Europe to consider a more comprehensive, end-to-end approach to Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) studies, which includes food loss and waste impacts, to improve transparency for consumers and drive critical action to reduce carbon emissions.
Food production is a major contributor to climate change and making better environmental choices about what we eat and how we reduce...
Real Good Foods Highlights Another Consecutive Period of Strong Sales and Velocity Growth
The Real Good Food Company, Inc., an innovative, high-growth, branded, health- and wellness-focused frozen food company, today released the U.S. SPINS retail scanner performance data across all its products from the most recent period ending March 20th, 2022(1). For perspective, SPINS data captures consumption data in the Food, Drug and Mass retail channel, which represents approximately 50% of the Company's sales.
- The overall Frozen category (2) grew 5.8% over the four-week period.- The Health & Wellness Frozen Food subcategory (2), which includes Health and...
Evol® Becomes First Frozen Brand to Offer Carbonfree® Certified Carbon Neutral Meals
Good food means more than just a delicious meal. For Evol®, a brand of Conagra Brands, Inc., a contemporary food philosophy has focused on real ingredients. Now the brand is taking a step toward protecting the environment by becoming the first brand to introduce Carbonfree® Certified Carbon Neutral single-serve frozen meals. This June, eight Evol meals, produced in a TRUE certified Zero Waste facility, will be Certified Carbon Neutral through the Carbonfree® Product Certification Program. The all-new Five Cheese Alfredo Mac...
A New Way to Sell Frozen Snacks Through Ice Cream Carts
Delhi winter has a different kind of feel to it, with temperatures plummeting to as low as 0°C in the peak months. The chill factor makes consumers swear off ice creams. To make optimum use of this period, India’s ITC Master Chef partnered with Lotte brand-owned Havmor ice cream, leveraging the latter’s fleet of ice cream carts.
These ice cream carts were utilized to sell frozen savories like pizza pockets, burger patties, nuggets and other snacks from ITC’s range of products. It proved to be a...
The Real Good Food Company, Inc., an innovative, high-growth, branded, health- and wellness-focused frozen food company, today released the U.S. SPINS retail scanner performance data across all its products from the most recent period ending February 20, 2022(1). For perspective, SPINS data captures consumption data in the Food, Drug and Mass retail channel, which represents approximately 50% of the Company's sales.
- The overall Frozen category (2) grew 4.2% over the four-week period.- The Health & Wellness Frozen Food subcategory...
Real Good Foods' Frozen Enchiladas are Now Available in All Costco Regions Across the U.S.
The Real Good Food Company, Inc., an innovative, high-growth, branded, health- and wellness-focused frozen food company, today announced its best-selling, nutritious Grande Chicken Enchiladas are now available in all Costco regions beginning on January 22.
Our Enchilada platform is made 100% Grain Free, and with a much different macronutrient profile than others available on the market. With only 2g net carbs and 20g protein per serving, Real Good Foods Grande Chicken Enchiladas are nutrient dense and made from real food...
MamaMancini’s Announces Acquisition of Two Premier Gourmet Food Manufacturers
MamaMancini's Holdings, Inc., a marketer of specialty pre-prepared, frozen and refrigerated food products, today announced the signing of definitive agreements for two acquisitions – T&L Creative Salads, Inc. (“T&L”) and Olive Branch, LLC, which are related premier gourmet food manufacturers based in New York. Closing is expected to occur on or about December 29, 2021, subject to closing conditions.
Over several decades, brothers Anthony, Michael, and Joseph Morello have owned and operated T&L Creative Salads, offering a full line of foods for retail food chains and club stores...
Real Good Foods Highlights Sales Growth and Velocity Acceleration in Retail Channel
The Real Good Food Company, Inc., an innovative, high-growth, branded, health- and wellness-focused frozen food company, today released U.S. SPINS retail scanner data for the most recent four week period ending November 28, 2021.(1) For perspective, SPINS data captures consumption data in the Food, Drug and Mass retail channel, which has historically represented approximately 50% of the Company's net sales.
- The overall Frozen Food category grew 7.1% over the period.- The Health & Wellness Frozen Food subcategory grew 12.6% over the period...
America is Freezing Food at Record Rates
Americans have been freezing food at record rates these past two years, with a majority of people across the country (55%) saying they bought a second or even third freezer to house all the extra frozen food.
A recent survey* of 2,000 people across America revealed that some of the most common foods in freezers are vegetables, soups and sauces. And close to a third reported feeling ‘stressed,’ ‘uneasy,’ or ‘surprised’ when they open their freezer and see all the unused food; one-half say they have to waste their frozen food because...
Frozen Category Leader Real Good Foods Company Names Power Digital Marketing as Agency of Record
The Real Good Foods Company, an innovative, high-growth, branded frozen food company producing nutritious frozen foods that are high in protein, low in carbs, and made from real food ingredients, today announced the appointment of disruptive, full service digital marketing agency Power Digital Marketing as its agency of record. Performance-based Power Digital Marketing will be an integral partner in driving further retail expansion and consumer brand awareness for the leading producer of nutritious, frozen foods.
A new addition to Power Digital's growing list...
AYO Foods Expands as West African Favorites Now Available at Kroger Locations Nationwide
AYO Foods, a premium frozen food brand delivering an authentic and delicious line of West-African inspired cuisine, today announced that its products are now available across the U.S. at Kroger, and Kroger owned banners nationwide. Kroger will be carrying some of the company's most popular offerings including Jollof Rice, Puff Puff, and two recently launched items in partnership with Bravo TV's Top Chef, Eric Adjepong, Chicken Yassa and Waakye. The company's new partnership with Kroger, along with a growing body of fast-growing regional grocers like...
Real Good Foods Expands Frozen Entrée Offerings at Kroger Stores Nationwide
The Real Good Foods Company, a high growth brand in frozen food, announced today the launch of seven new frozen, high protein, low carb, grain free, gluten free entrées in approximately 1,500 Kroger stores nationwide. These tasty offerings are made with real ingredients that allow consumers to stay on track with their health and wellness goals while also bringing convenience to every lifestyle.
"We are delighted with this expansion of approximately 10,000 points of distribution in Kroger stores and Kroger owned banners," said Bryan Freeman, Executive Chairman of...
Sweet Earth Foods Debuts New Plant-Based Breakfast Bowls and Reformulated Deli Slices Nationwide
Plant-based foods innovator Sweet Earth Foods is announcing the nationwide launch of their new heat-and-eat Breakfast Bowls and reformulated, ready-to-eat Deli Slices. As consumers return to on-the-go busy lifestyles, these prepared meal and plant-based protein offerings provide quick plant-based solutions.
The three new Sweet Earth Breakfast Bowls meet this demand and are inspired by classic regional scrambles, all while offering between 17 - 20 grams of plant protein and three to five grams of fiber in every bowl. New flavors found in the frozen meals section include...
OZO Expands Line of Plant-Based Proteins in Frozen and Fresh Aisle
Colorado-based Planterra Foods is expanding its portfolio of plant-based products in the fresh and frozen category by launching a variety of new items for families to have more options of convenient plant-based meals at home. Available now, consumers can add the OZO™ Frozen Nuggets (10.6 oz), plant-based Chicken Patties (4, 2.5 oz patties), and Italian Style Meatballs (12-1 oz meatballs) as well as fresh Smokehouse Burgers (2-4 oz patties) and plant-based Ground Turkey (12 oz) to their plant-based rotation of OZO™ meals.
These new OZO™ products offer a spin on plant-based proteins in the categories of chicken, turkey and beef, with bold flavors for delicious meat-free possibilities stored...
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