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Conagra Brands innovation unveiled at CAGNY 2021
Upcoming new products focus on protein, plant-based, keto, meal solutions and experiential offerings.
Healthy Choice Max
New Healthy Choice Max bowls are 40% larger than Healthy Choice Power Bowls and contain 33 to 34 grams of protein per bowl. One variety, Honey Sriracha Chicken, features grilled chicken breast with vegetables served atop a multigrain blend with a sweet and spicy chili sauce topped with green onions.
Banquet Mega Pizza Double Stuffed
Banquet Mega Pizza Double Stuffed are packed with protein and feature two layers of crust stuffed with pizza ingredients. The four meat variety is stuffed with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, sausage, reduced fat pepperoni, beef and ham and contains 39 grams of protein. The pepperoni variety is stuffed with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese and reduced fat pepperoni and provides 42 grams of protein.
Gardein Plant-Based Chili
Gardein is rolling out Plant-Based Chili with and without beans, both made with the brand’s plant-based Be’f. Vegan and Non-GMO Project verified, the chili with beans contains 28 grams of protein per can, and the chili with no beans contains 26 grams of protein per can.
Gardein Ultimate Chick’n
Gardein is debuting new quick-service restaurant-inspired offerings under its Ultimate banner. Gardein Ultimate Plant-Based Chick’n Filets contain 23 grams of protein per patty, and Gardein Ultimate Plant-Based Chick’n Nuggets contain 15 grams of protein per serving. Both poultry alternatives are vegan and Non-GMO Project verified.
Gardein Ultimate Burgers
Gardein is expanding its lineup of plant-based burgers with three new varieties: a falafel burger, black bean burger and chickpea burger. All three are vegan, Non-GMO Project verified and made without soy or dairy ingredients.
The Gardein Ultimate Black Bean Burger is made with nine vegetables and contains 9 grams of protein and 170 calories per patty.
The Gardein Ultimate Falafel Burger is made with four vegetables and provides 12 grams of protein and 250 calories per patty.
The Gardein Ultimate Chickpea Burger comes in an Italian-Style flavor and is made with eight vegetables. Each patty provides 11 grams of protein and 210 calories.
Healthy Choice Zero
Healthy Choice Zero meals contain no added sugar and cater to those living a low-carb lifestyle, Conagra said. One option, Sesame Chicken with Zoodles, features chicken breast with zucchini spirals and vegetables in a spicy sesame tahini sauce. The meal contains 200 calories and 5 grams of net carbs.
P.F. Chang’s center plate proteins
Conagra is expanding its P.F. Chang’s Home Menu frozen foods lineup with new center plate proteins.
The Teriyaki Chicken includes chicken breast with teriyaki sauce.
The Korean BBQ Style Chicken contains chicken breast with a Korean barbecue-style sauce with spicy gochujang.
The Firecracker Tempura Shrimp features crispy tempura battered shrimp with a spicy sriracha sauce.
The Crispy Honey Tempura Shrimp features crispy tempura battered shrimp with a sweet honey sauce.
Marie Callender’s Pot Pie with Cauliflower Crust
Marie Callender’s is offering a better-for-you twist on the traditional pot pie with a new Chicken Pot Pie with a crust made with cauliflower. Providing 26 grams of protein, the pie is made with white meat chicken, vegetables and gravy in a crust made with wheat and cauliflower. Each pie contains 810 calories.
Birds Eye Sheet Pan Meals
Birds Eye Sheet Pan Meals are “value-added meal helpers,” Conagra said, that roast in the oven in 25 minutes.
The Chicken with Rosemary Brown Butter Potatoes meal includes chicken breast with rosemary brown butter seasoned roasted potatoes and broccoli. Each 1-cup serving contains 140 calories.
The Italian Sausage with Peppers meal contains Italian sausage with seasoned roasted red potatoes, red and yellow bell peppers and green beans. Each 1.25-cup serving contains 220 calories.
Birds Eye Voila! Cheeseburger Skillet
The Birds Eye Family Size Voila! Cheeseburger Skillet contains two times more than the traditional 21-oz product line and features penne pasta, seasoned hamburger patties, tomatoes and onions in a cheesy sauce.
Slim Jim new sizes and flavors
Conagra is adding new sizes and flavors to its Slim Jim product offerings, including Mild Monster Size Sticks with 6 grams of protein, Spicy Snack Size Sticks with 6 grams of protein, Big Boss Size Original ‘N Cheese with 13 grams of protein, Savage Size Spicy Slim Jim with 6 grams of protein and Sonic Chili Cheese Coney Monster Size Slim Jim with 11 gram of protein per stick.
