Gardein Adds New Items to its Plant-Based Line-up

Gardein, a brand of Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) is answering the growing demand for plant-based food by expanding its line of meat-free dishes, including new items that feature pea and wheat protein. In the past, meat substitutes were mostly tailored to vegans and vegetarians. Now more than ever, people are seeking a flexitarian diet due to a variety of lifestyle and dietary needs including animal welfare, health and sustainability.

"Fifty two percent of households purchase plant-based foods and more than 60 percent..."

Conagra Brands Launches Robust Pipeline Of New Food Innovation

Continuing its focus on bringing provocative food in contemporary forms and flavors to retail customers and consumers, innovation at Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) is ramping up. The company is kicking off its fiscal year with dozens of new product launches across the four domains in which its iconic and emerging brands compete: Frozen & Refrigerated Meals, Snacks & Sweet Treats, Condiments & Enhancers, and Shelf Stable Meals & Sides. 

"Conagra Brands has been reinventing frozen meals to drive growth since 2015, and our efforts are fueling the entire category," said Darren Serrao...

The Makers of Hormel® Natural Choice® Add Global Inspired Flavors to Snacking Portfolio

The makers of Hormel® Natural Choice® deli meats announced today the addition of two new all-natural* deli meat and cheese snacks to its growing on-the-go snacking line up. The two new flavors are inspired by bold global flavors and offer consumers a delicious and convenient way to snack naturally. 

The newest varieties - Mediterranean style chicken paired with bruschetta jack cheese alongside garlic and herb pita chips; and chipotle chicken paired with queso quesadilla cheese and flax seed corn chips... 

Boar's Head Brand Expands its Simplicity Line to the Delight of All Natural and Organic Shoppers

Boar's Head Brand®, one of the nation's leading providers of premium fine crafted foods products, is excited to give shoppers more options to choose from when selecting all natural and organic products for themselves and their families. Boar's Head Simplicity® line, launched in 2016 with a few selected items, now offers a complete line of products in categories such as beef, turkey, ham, cheese, bacon, franks, charcuterie and hummus.

"In the past, consumers who chose all natural and organic products believed they needed to trade taste for these attributes. At Boar's head, we disagree. We leveraged over a century of experience in crafting fine foods along with our culinary expertise to deliver both things in our newly expanded Simplicity line. The response has been...

Bob Evans Farms Successful Family Classics Product Line 

Bob Evans Farms announced today that it is adding an entirely new side dish product line, Steamables, and two more meal solution products to the already-beloved Family Classics product line. The new Steamables product line launched with three mouth-watering varieties of potato wedges, including Sea Salt Red Potato Wedges, Steak House Red Potato Wedges, and Garlic Red Potato Wedges. Additionally, the Family Classics product line has gained two new protein-rich pasta meals: Italian Sausage Marinara Pasta and Beef Stroganoff Pasta. These products are available at select retailers nationwide where Bob Evans Farms foods are sold starting Feb 1st.

New "Steamables" Product Line

Bob Evans Farms Steamables offer three varieties of redskin potato wedges, are available in a 22-ounce bag, and contain 100 calories or less per serving. Steamables are ready after just five minutes in the microwave and come in ...

Hofmann Sausage Company Launches Grab-n-Go Items in Stores

Hofmann Sausage Company added pork hunter sticks and beef jerky to its product mix. The new Hofmann products debuted in late December with a soft introduction in select SavOn and Maple Leaf Market convenience stores in Upstate New York. According to Statista, 126.34 million Americans consumed meat snacks and beef jerky in 2018.

"For the first time, we are offering grab-n-go snack items. Hunter sticks and beef jerky are just another way for fans of our iconic New York brand to enjoy the great taste of Hofmann," said William Hulley, Chief Operating Officer of Hofmann Sausage Company. "Initial sales were ...

Cargill's New Protein Headquarters Focuses on the Future of Protein

$70 million Wichita investment targets top talent and brings innovative food solutions to global customers through collaboration, technology and a focus on sustainability

With a new headquarters of its North American protein operations, Cargill is focused on inspiring the future of protein. The new state-of-the-art building was created as a destination to retain and recruit top talent and immerse customers in innovative culinary and food sensory experiences. Designed for collaboration and growth, the headquarters connects Cargill’s 800 Wichita-based employees with 28,000 additional colleagues across North America and more than three dozen protein production facilities in the U.S. and Canada.

“We want to help make Wichita the Silicon Valley of protein, bringing together the best minds, innovation and technology in the industry...

Minor League Baseball and Applegate to Provide a “Cleaner” Option of Classic Ballpark Fare

Applegate Farms will become the “Official Natural and Organic Meat of MiLB,” the first-ever partnership in the category for Minor League Baseball

Minor League Baseball™ (MiLB™) today announced that Applegate Farms, LLC , the nation’s leading natural and organic meat company will become the “Official Natural and Organic Meat of MiLB,” the first-ever partnership in the category for Minor League Baseball.

By partnering with Minor League Baseball, Applegate will give fans cleaner, more natural choices of traditional ballpark staples – including “The Cleaner Wiener™” – Applegate’s 100 percent grass-fed beef hot dogs. Made with only simple ingredients (100 percent grass-fed beef, water, salt and spices) and never any chemical nitrites or nitrates added, fans can spend more time thinking about how to top their hot dog versus what’s inside.

The Applegate “cleaner, crave-able food for everyone” mantra will carry over to concessions options at select Minor League Baseball ballparks, with teams offering ...

North Country Smokehouse Launches New Line of Sugar-Free Bacon

Artisanal meat producer adds two Certified Humane, sugar-free and paleo-friendly bacons to product line

North Country Smokehouse, a family-owned, artisanal smoked meat producer with a strong history of culinary excellence, has expanded their award-winning product line to include two sugar-free, paleo-friendly bacon products.

All of North Country Smokehouse's products are handmade and slow-smoked in small batches by experts, and never include artificial flavors, fillers or dyes. Their meats are sourced from the Breton family, a 3rd generation family farm business, who leads North America & Canada in the supply of certified humane and organic pork.

Building on the success of their original bacon lines, North Country Smokehouse identified a need in the market for products aimed toward health-conscious consumers. To meet this demand, as well as expand its range of organic and natural products, the company created two new bacon products...

Sam's Club to Distribute Naked Truth Premium Chicken

Georgia-based Wayne Farms has announced that Sam’s Club stores in 19 states will begin carrying the NAKED TRUTH® Premium Chicken brand, starting this week. Kicking off the brand with fully cooked, sous vide prepared, Flame Grilled Chicken Breasts, consumers can expect superior texture, moisture, flavor, convenience, as well as Step 2 animal welfare certifications through the Global Animal Partnership (GAP). The new offering leverages Wayne Farms’ extensive track-record of success and performance in the foodservice category by bringing that knowledge to consumers who want to achieve restaurant-like results in their own homes. It’s also an excellent option for interested retail deli and foodservice customers, as well—and the company is poised to deliver a product that meets those needs...

Foster Farms Introduces Bold Bites: On-The-G, High-Protein, Flavor-Rich Chicken Snacks

Leading California all-natural chicken producer Foster Farms introduces Bold Bites, a new on-the-go chicken snack inspired by bold flavors. Bold Bites are fully cooked, ready-to-eat chicken breast pieces delivering 15 grams of protein per serving. Conveniently packaged in grab-and-go, single serve pouches, the new product line includes five varieties – Cajun, Chile Verde, Korean BBQ, Caribbean Jerk, and Parmesan Garlic – and is free of hormones, artificial colors and flavors, and nitrates. Bold Bites provide a quick, stand-alone boost of energy or can be added to salads, wraps, tacos and soup to give a mouthwatering pop of bold flavor.

Foster Farms’ new on-the-go, high-protein chicken snack Bold Bites features fully cooked, ready-to-eat chicken breast pieces in five varieties...

Wendy’s Adds a S’Awesome Twist to Its Classic Bacon Cheeseburger

Wendy’s® adds a S’Awesome new addition to its fresh, never frozen* hamburger lineup. Introducing the S’Awesome Bacon Classic, a smoky, tangy twist on your favorite Wendy’s bacon cheeseburger. Topped with Wendy’s savory Side of S’Awesome™ Sauce, this is the burger mashup you’ve been waiting for.

The S’Awesome Bacon Classic is loaded with fresh, never frozen beef, three strips of Applewood smoked bacon, melty American cheese, crinkle cut pickles, sweet onion, and crisp lettuce – all between two warm, toasted buns. Slathered with Wendy’s savory Side of S’Awesome™ sauce, this cheeseburger packs smoky, tangy flavor in every juicy, mouthwatering bite.

“The S’Awesome Bacon Classic was created out of our customer’s love for this smoky, tangy sauce,” said Kurt Kane, Wendy’s executive vice president, chief concept and marketing officer. “We originally offered the sauce as a...

East Coast Wings + Grill Announces New Menu Items for Fall

Family-Dining Franchise Adds New Wing Sauce Flavors and Mouthwatering New Burgers, Skillets and Flatbreads to Fall Menu

The top priority for East Coast Wings + Grill (ECW+G), a full-service restaurant franchise, is its food originality and guest input. ECW+G delivers on this promise by paying close attention to the changing taste buds of its guests and holds twice-monthly focus groups to test new menu items. The result? Deliciously enjoyable new menu items for fall.

The strategically crafted menu includes fan-favorites (such as the Mac + Cheese Burger) and new options selected by evaluating a variety of factors including: guest feedback, Franchisee input, trends and seasonality. Each new item is thoroughly tested using focus groups, surveys and trial at select locations, to ensure that they are crave-worthy new items.

The new burger, skillet and flatbreads include...

Dunkin' Debuts All You Can Eat Meat Breakfast Sandwich

Meat lovers have met their perfect match at Dunkin’. No longer must ordering a breakfast sandwich force a furious compromise over which one and only one classic meat to enjoy, as Dunkin’ is now bringing bacon, ham and sausage together into a single sandwich selection with the launch of the new All You Can Meat Breakfast Sandwich.

Dunkin’s All You Can Meat Breakfast Sandwich is all delicious with no decisions necessary, delivering meat fans everything they crave in one hearty, premium sandwich. It features two strips of bacon, two slices of ham and one sausage patty, served with egg and American Cheese on an oven-toasted croissant. The All You Can Meat Breakfast Sandwich is...

Natural Grocers Releases New Line of Premium Quality Private Label Grocery Products

Natural Grocers, one of America's leading natural and organic retailers, launched its new line of premium quality private label products, including over 35 different new items across 10 categories. The launch continues Natural Grocers' commitment to its founding principles of Highest Quality Products at Always AffordableSM Prices. Natural Grocers is extending the power and equity of the Natural Grocers brand into a differentiated line of premium products that can only be found at Natural Grocers stores.

"Our name has been defining the highest quality standards in the natural foods industry since before it really was an industry, so when it comes time to put our name on products, only the highest quality products will do, and we make sure that they are priced so that everyone can afford them," said Kemper Isely, Natural Grocers Co-President. "We want products that represent our values: hormone and antibiotic-free meats; pasture-based dairy; pasture-raised eggs...