Premier western Canada
sandwich shop, Press'd has added Gardein's plant-based Chick'n to
new sandwiches served on vegan multigrain bread
RICHMOND HILL, ON, Dec. 1, 2020 /CNW/ - Press'd Sandwich Shop,
popular western Canadian eatery has launched two new meatless menu
items featuring Gardein Chick'n. Building on the popularity of the
plant-based trend and consumer demand, these new options provide
patrons with plant-based meat alternatives that deliver on
delicious taste and great texture.
The new sandwiches are perfect for vegans, vegetarians,
flexitarians - or even meat-eaters looking to add some variety to
their diet. The new options include the California Vegan (Gardein
Chick'n, guacamole, vegan cheddar cheese, vegan mayo, lettuce and
tomato with vegan multigrain bread) and the Blazing Vegan (Gardein
Chick'n, wing sauce, vegan cheddar cheese, vegan mayo, lettuce and
tomato with vegan multigrain bread). A top request of Press'd
Sandwich Shop's customers has been to offer vegan options,
especially from catering clients looking to satisfy a large,
diverse group of appetites and diets. Gardein, the #1 frozen
meat alternative brand in Canada*
was the right choice to meet the standard for great taste and the
products are vegan and Non-GMO Project Verified.
"We have been looking to enter the vegan market for some time
but have yet to find a product that meets our standard for great
taste," said Scott Gordon, Chief
Executive Officer and Co-Founder. "After tasting Gardein Chick'n,
we were confident we had the right product to build some delicious
vegan sandwiches around – so that's exactly what we did!"
"A partnership with Press'd Sandwich Shop was a natural choice
for Gardein, as we share a similar desire to deliver delicious and
quality products that fit a variety of Canadian lifestyles and
tastes," said Ian Roberts, VP &
General Manager, Conagra. "Gardein offers a breadth of items
including meat-alternative options for chicken, beef, pork and fish
that allow Canadians to enjoy a huge variety of delicious,
plant-based foods. Press'd Sandwich Shop's new items made with
fresh ingredients are the perfect complement to Gardein
Chick'n."
About Gardein
Gardein is insanely passionate about
helping the world eat less meat. They allow Canadians to enjoy a
flexible lifestyle with a huge variety of delicious, plant-based
foods. The popular line includes options like Chick'n Tenders,
Beefless Ground, Breakfast Saus'age Patties and unique items like
Crabless Cakes – perfect for any occasion at any time of the day.
Now you can skip meat for a meal, or a month, without skipping your
favorite foods.
About Press'd Sandwich Shop
Like our sandwiches, the
Press'd team is Canadian Born and bre(a)d. It's a tale set on
basketball courts and food courts; a quest to give the people what
they really want for lunch – the perfect sandwich. Back in the
mid-2000s, U of A Golden Bears basketball teammates Gavin Fedorak and Scott
Gordon were in Phoenix
seeking solace in sandwiches after a particularly decisive loss to
the Arizona State Sun Devils. The offerings they happened upon were
delicious – freshly baked bread, full of high-quality meats,
cheese, and veggies. It sparked the beginning of an idea for our
entrepreneurial guys. Years later in 2010, the three-man team
opened the first Press'd. Now with multiple locations and a menu of
classic favourites and gourmet flexes, Press'd sandwiches are a
star player across Western Canada,
gaining popularity from those enjoying them on park benches, in
boardrooms and everywhere in between.
About Conagra Brands Canada
Conagra Brands,
Inc. (NYSE: CAG), headquartered in Chicago with a Canadian
presence in Mississauga, 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 Orville
Redenbacher's®, Marie Callender's®,
Hunt's®, Healthy Choice®, Slim
Jim®, POGO®, and VH®, 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.ca.
*Nielsen MarketTrack NATIONAL EXCL NFLD GB +DR +MM l Latest 52
Weeks |Period Ending WE Oct 31 20
SOURCE Conagra Brands, Inc.