Applegate Introduces Convenience Protein Offerings Across Deli, Refrigerated Categories

APPLEGATE^®, the nation’s leading natural and organic meat brand, today announced the expansion of its portfolio through seven new products designed to bring greater convenience, flavor, and versatility to everyday meals. Spanning deli, refrigerated, and breakfast categories, the new offerings reflect Applegate’s continued commitment to delivering protein options made with simple, recognizable ingredients and responsibly raised meat.

Applegate has started rolling out the new products across key retailers, including Whole Foods Market, Sprouts Farmers Market, Publix, Stop & Shop and Giant, Gelson’s Market, and others, with additional distribution expanding through June. The innovation ranges from ready-to-heat proteins, flavor-forward lunchmeats, and new additions to the brand’s bacon portfolio. The company is also introducing larger pack sizes of select products to better meet evolving household needs.

The new products from Applegate include:

• APPLEGATE NATURALS^® Roasted Shredded Chicken Breast (Now available)
  • Fully cooked, ready-to-heat shredded chicken made with only white meat
  • 20g of protein per serving
  • Designed to simplify meals with a versatile, ready-to-use format
• APPLEGATE NATURALS^® Applewood Smoked Uncured Ham (Launching 6/12)
  • Flavor-forward deli ham with no sugar added
  • 11g of protein per serving
  • Whole30 Approved^®, gluten and casein free
• APPLEGATE NATURALS^® Rotisserie Seasoned Chicken Breast (Launching 6/12)
  • Deli chicken featuring one of the most popular flavor profiles for lunchmeat
  • 11g of protein per serving
  • Whole30 Approved^® and made with simple ingredients
• APPLEGATE NATURALS^® Uncured Beef Bacon (Launching 6/22)
  • No sugar added Hickory smoked beef bacon made from 100% grass-fed, pasture-raised beef
  • 4g of protein per serving
  • Expands Applegate’s bacon portfolio with a differentiated protein option

Expanded sizing includes:

• APPLEGATE ORGANICS^® THE GREAT ORGANIC UNCURED BEEF HOT DOG^® Hot Dog 16.5 oz. (Now available)
• APPLEGATE ORGANICS^® Chicken Strips 14 oz. (Now available)
• APPLEGATE NATURALS^® Chicken Patties 18 oz. (Launching 6/22)

“For us, innovation and new product development starts with our standards,” said Joseph O’Connor, president of Applegate. “We’re always asking how we can make it easier for people to enjoy food that aligns with their values — from ingredient transparency to how that food is sourced and produced. By combining the benefits of taste and convenience with those longstanding standards, we aim to continue to redefine what consumers can expect from Applegate.”