Lakeside Foods Expands Frozen Portfolio With Protein and Fiber Innovations

MANITOWOC, Wis. — Lakeside Foods is expanding its frozen vegetable portfolio with Vital Veggies and Veg’d Out Dips, two vegetable-forward product lines designed to meet growing consumer demand for protein, fiber and convenient, flavorful options for meals and snacks.

Together, the product lines showcase how vegetables can deliver meaningful nutrition in versatile formats. Vital Veggies combines vegetables and legumes to provide 11 to 15 grams of protein and 13 to 16 grams of fiber per bag. Veg’d Out Dips puts vegetables first in heat-and-eat dips that provide at least 10 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber per bag. Both offer retailers differentiated private-label solutions that respond to evolving consumer needs for the right combination of protein and fiber.

“At Lakeside Foods, innovation starts with understanding what consumers are looking for and carrying that through from field to freezer,” said Trey Taylor, SVP of Marketing at Lakeside Foods. “Both Vital Veggies and Veg’d Out show what’s possible when great vegetables lead the way, delivering bold flavor, meaningful nutrition, and the convenience and versatility consumers want across meals and snacking occasions.”

Vital Veggies

Made with 100% vegetables and legumes, with nothing else added, Vital Veggies offers a blank canvas for consumers to customize with their preferred flavors and spices. Designed for versatility beyond a traditional side dish, the blends can be incorporated into grain bowls, soups, stir-fries and other everyday meals.

The lineup includes:

• Broccoli & Bean Vegetable Medley: 15 grams of protein and 16 grams of fiber
• Corn & Black Bean Medley: 14 grams of protein and 13 grams of fiber
• Mixed Vegetable & Green Chickpea Medley: 11 grams of protein and 15 grams of fiber
• Sweet Potato, Black Bean & Kale Medley: 14 grams of protein and 15 grams of fiber

Veg’d Out Dips

Made with real dairy and vegetables as the No. 1 ingredient, Veg’d Out Dips offer satisfying nutrition and versatility beyond dipping. The dips are substantial enough to enjoy as a meal or incorporate into everyday dishes.

The lineup includes:

• Mexican Style Street Corn Queso: Roasted super sweet corn with traditional Mexican and guajillo chili spices.
• Spinach, Artichoke & White Beans: A blend of spinach, artichoke hearts, white beans, Monterey Jack and Parmesan cheeses.
• Zesty Southwest Style Dip: Roasted super sweet corn, black beans, peppers, Monterey Jack cheese, Southwest spices and a hint of lime.

Responding to Consumer Demand

The product lines arrive as consumers increasingly prioritize protein and fiber in their diets. According to Circana’s 2026 Eating Patterns in America report, nearly half of U.S. adults are seeking more protein, up seven percentage points from last year. Meanwhile, Instacart’s 2026 Data & Trends report found that searches for fiber increased 26.4% year over year.

These trends reinforce opportunities for products that bring meaningful nutrition to convenient, familiar formats.

Both Vital Veggies and Veg’d Out Dips will be featured at the upcoming PLMA show in November as part of Lakeside Foods’ latest innovations, building on the company’s nearly 140-year legacy of delivering high-quality food products.

To learn more about Lakeside Foods’ latest innovations, visit the company’s website.

About Lakeside Foods

Lakeside Foods is a trusted supplier of frozen and canned food products for retail, foodservice and industrial customers. The company’s story began in 1887 as a small pea-canning operation on the shores of Lake Michigan. Today, Lakeside Foods operates 15 facilities producing canned and frozen vegetables, smoked sausage and meat sticks, frozen desserts, frozen appetizers and snacks, and canned pet food. The company serves customers across the United States and in 14 countries worldwide.