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Gardein Announces Large Scale Expansion With New Meat Alternative Products

Chicago-based Conagra Brands, Inc., one of North America’s leading branded food companies, is answering the growing demand for plant-based food by expanding its line of Gardein meat-free products and meals. 

Gardein’s latest items will be available this summer, feature pea and wheat protein, and include Chick’n Wings, Tenders and Nuggets, Breakfast Bowls that include a vegan Eggs Benedict, Skillet Meals, Breakfast Saus’age, Italian Saus’age Patties, and Entrée Bowls for One. 

According to Conagra Brands, meat substitutes were previously 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.

Gardein single serve bowls
©Gardein

“Fifty-two percent of households purchase plant-based foods and more than 60 percent are trying to incorporate more plant-based foods into their diet, yet have concerns that they’ll sacrifice taste or texture,” said Tara Rozalowsky, Vice President and General Manager at Conagra Brands. “Gardein’s strength has always been that we offer a wide variety of delicious plant-based meat alternatives for chicken, beef, pork, fish, and seafood. Gardein offers home cooks and chefs alike a great way to make any dish plant-based.”

Founded in 2003, Gardein has seen tremendous growth in the past few years as consumer demand for plant-based meat alternatives has increased. The brand’s Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) has increased by 34 percent since 2012. Gardein offers a vast menu of vegan, plant-based, meatless options across categories. Gardein products are Non-GMO Project Verified and are available in both retail stores and foodservice locations.

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