CHICAGO, Nov. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Conagra Brands, Inc.
(NYSE: CAG) isn't slowing down its big, bold snacks innovation
agenda. The company is bringing even more new meat snacks, seeds,
salty snacks, popcorn and sweet treats to its virtual showroom at
the online 2020 NACS "Crack The Code Experience", presented by the
National Association of Convenience Stores. Conagra Brands'
$2.5 billion snacks portfolio is one
of the largest and fastest-growing in the food
industry1, and the company remains committed to
capturing growth by delivering innovation to convenience store
customers and consumers.
"Conagra is focused on building confidence with our convenience
store customers," said Burke Raine, president, Grocery & Snacks
for Conagra Brands. "Our Slim Jim Savage Original Flavor meat
stick, the No. 1 selling snack innovation in the Convenience
Channel2, is winning over consumers. Now, we're
launching even more savage innovation with big flavor, bold protein
and different forms that people want from our iconic brands,
including Slim Jim, DAVID, BIGS and Duke's."
Conagra Brands is also showcasing a selection of standout
merchandising vehicles for convenience stores, which enable optimal
assortment, better placement and improved product visibility to
maximize impulse purchase. Its Slim Jim Countertop Caddy Stand
Fixture, designed for the front-end of convenience stores and sized
to place at checkout, is one of many breakthrough displays, racks
and shelving units ready to catch the attention of consumers.
NACS "Crack The Code Experience" attendees who visit Conagra
Brands' virtual showroom can interact with many new innovative
snacks, including:
- Slim Jim® Savage Mild Flavor Smoked Meat Sticks:
Three times bigger than Giant Slim Jim Sticks, made with beef, pork
and chicken and packed with 6 grams of protein per serving. These
Savage-sized meat snacks contain no artificial flavors and no
artificial colors... just the satisfying taste of Slim Jim Mild
Meat Stick goodness that will have you saying, "Ohhh yeah!"
- Slim Jim® Monster Size Meat Stick, SONIC® Chili
Cheese Coney Flavor: Each of these individually wrapped meat
snacks eats like a meal with the delicious flavors of SONIC's®
iconic Chili Cheese Coney. These Monster size smoked meat sticks
contain 11g protein per stick. Perfect for slaying hunger and
boredom at home or on-the-go.
- Slim Jim® Monster Shortboi Meat Stick, Original
Flavor: Each of these individually wrapped, keto friendly meat
snacks packs a bold taste of epic proportions. Made with beef, pork
and chicken, these monstrous smoked meat sticks contain 6 grams of
protein per stick and fit a low carb lifestyle. The handy on-the-go
size can go with anywhere, anytime.
- Slim Jim® Monster Size Meat Sticks, Original Flavor
and Mild Flavor, 12-Count: Ideal for on-the-go and made with
beef, pork and chicken. These smoked meat sticks contain 6 grams of
protein per stick and fit a low carb lifestyle.
- Duke's® Beef Original Smoked Shorty Sausages:
Made from premium ingredients and slow-smoked to pint-sized
perfection. These keto friendly snacks are made with 100% beef that
is seasoned with sea salt, crushed pepper and traditional spices,
before being smoked over hickory hardwood for an amazing meat stick
flavor that Duke's always delivers. These meat snacks are gluten
free, contain 9 grams of protein per serving and satisfy beef jerky
cravings.
- Gardein™ Ultimate Plant-Based Jerky, Original Flavor,
Teriyaki Flavor, Hot & Spicy Flavor: Premium non-GMO,
plant-based ingredients are combined to create the texture and
appearance of whole muscle meat. Marinated for over 20 hours and
naturally hardwood smoked, our plant-based jerky has the smoky
flavor of beef jerky without the meat.
- BIGS® Takis Fuego® Sunflower Seeds, Hot Chili Lime
Flavor: Crunchy keto-friendly snacks with a fiery kick. Made
with big seeds, roasted for a big kernel crunch and seasoned with
Takis Fuego® hot chili and lime intensity, these salty snacks fit a
low carb lifestyle. Roasted in the USA, these seeds come in a handy resealable
bag.
- DAVID® Roasted and Salted Bacon Mac & Cheese
Jumbo Sunflower Seeds: A deliciously-salty, and crunchy, keto
friendly snack with American classic comfort food flavor. Each 5.25
oz. bag contains about 2 servings, with 180 calories.
- Andy Capp's® Beer
Battered Onion Rings Baked Oat and Corn Snacks: Indulge in beer
battered onion ring flavor anytime. Bold beer battered onion ring
flavor is baked right into these crispy, baked snacks to satisfy a
craving for onion rings.
- Snack Pack® SOUR PATCH KIDS® Juicy Gels, REDBERRY®
Flavor and Blue Raspberry Flavor: A combo of sour and sweet.
These fun snack cups are made with real sugar and no high fructose
corn syrup, are gluten free and contain 0 grams of fat and 100
calories per serving.
- Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP® Salted Maple Flavored Kettle
Corn Popcorn: Whole-grain popcorn and tasty salted maple flavor
are the perfect combination. These gluten free snacks are non-GMO
and contain 70 calories per serving and satisfies tastes for the
delicious combo of sweet and salty snacks.
- Orville Redenbacher's®
Avocado Oil Microwave Popcorn: Made with 100% avocado oil
and seasoned with simple sea salt, this snack has no artificial
flavors, dyes or preservatives.
- ACT II® Llama Party Cotton Candy Flavored Microwave
Popcorn: Made with 100% whole grain popcorn, this cotton candy
flavored popcorn pops up blue for an added bit of fun. Kids and
adults alike will love this fun-filled snack. Exciting #llamazing
activities are included.
To learn more about Conagra Brands' approach to food innovation,
visit https://www.conagrabrands.com/innovation.
1Source:
IRI POS, TUS MULOC L52 Weeks Ending 10-4-20
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2Source:
IRI POS, Convenience Channel L13 weeks ending 8-30-20, Syndicated
Snack Aisle New UPCs launched Dec 2019 through July 2020; Includes
new Flavor Variants and new brands, but excludes new sizes of
existing Flavors or Brands.
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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®, Marie
Callender's®, Banquet®, Healthy
Choice®, Slim Jim®, Reddi-wip®,
and Vlasic®, 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 more information, please contact:
MEDIA:
Priscilla Zuchowski
312-549-5723
priscilla.zuchowski@conagra.com
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