gardein™ Introduces Healthier Handheld Products With Three New Meat-Free Pocket Meals

Award-Winning, Fastest Growing, Plant Protein Brand Continues to Expand Product Line with Latest Launch of Handheld Meals

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Feb 24, 2015, 08:42 ET

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- gardein™, the delicious plant protein brand currently sold in over 22,000 stores across North America — announces the launch of their handheld products including new pocket meals in three delicious flavors – crispy chick'n and kale, Italian meat-free sausage, and BBQ pulled porkless shreds. These game changing products give people a healthier protein meal to eat on the run. Ready in minutes, these products are rich in flavor and texture and provide a good source of iron with no cholesterol. Available now at select US retailers.

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gardein introduces the following three new products to their vast line of offerings:

- Crispy Chick'n Pocket Meal: Each individual pocket meal has crispy chick'n on the outside and kale, barley and sundried tomatoes on the inside. Packed with 22g of protein, it's an excellent source of vitamin A and a good source of fiber & iron. Made with non-GMO soy and wheat, ancient grains and veggies, this cholesterol-free, vegan and kosher pocket is a healthier and convenient meal ready in five minutes.

- Italian Meat-Free Sausage Pocket Meal: Ready in three minutes, each soft dinner roll is filled with Italian meat-free sausage, roasted red peppers, sweet potatoes and spinach and is a good source of iron and vitamin A. Made with non-GMO soy and wheat, ancient grains and veggies, the meal provides 6g of protein per pocket and is cholesterol-free, vegan and kosher.

- BBQ Pulled Porkless Shreds Pocket Meal: A tangy, barbecue, pulled porkless pocket meal you can't get enough of. Ready in two minutes and made with non-GMO soy and wheat, ancient grains and veggies, each pocket meal contains 10g of protein, is a good source of iron, has zero cholesterol and is vegan and kosher.

"Today's consumer wants a healthier protein meal they can eat on-the-go," said Yves Potvin, founder of gardein. "We hand crafted these products to meet their needs in a delicious and sustainable way."

gardein is committed to constantly developing great-tasting meat-free foods for everybody. As the fastest-growing meat-free brand, gardein offers a broad assortment of items that deliver the taste, texture and nutrition of meat with less fat, less calories and no cholesterol. These new, handheld, protein-packed meals are a delicious way for consumers to enjoy a healthier and convenient meal in a sustainable and socially responsible way.

Visit gardein.com for additional information, including delicious recipes and a full list of gardein products.

About gardein™:

Gardein (garden + protein) is a plant protein brand offering a variety of delicious, convenient and versatile foods. Gardein tastes good, is good for you and good for the planet. The fastest growing brand within the category, Gardein creates delicious, center-of-plate foods people love that deliver the taste, texture and nutrition of meat—with no cholesterol and less fat and calories. Gardein's award winning products are made from non-GMO soy and wheat, ancient grains and veggies. Gluten-free options are also available in Gardein's broad product portfolio. Gardein is available at over 22,000 retail locations as well as over 5,000 restaurants and 100 colleges, universities as well as other venues across North America. For additional information and expertly crafted recipes, visit gardein.com.

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