Natural and organic meat brand Applegate is expanding its portfolio through seven new products spanning deli, refrigerated and breakfast categories. The new offerings are designed to bring more convenience, flavor and versatility to everyday meal occasions.

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 meet evolving household needs.

Applegate's larger pack sizes. Courtesy of Applegate

The new products from Applegate include:

• Applegate Naturals Roasted Shredded Chicken Breast
  • Fully cooked, ready-to-heat shredded chicken made with only white meat
  • Designed to simplify meals with a versatile, ready-to-use format
• Applegate Naturals Applewood Smoked Uncured Ham, launching June 12
  • Flavor-forward deli ham with no sugar added
  • Whole30 Approved, gluten and casein free
• Applegate Naturals Rotisserie Seasoned Chicken Breast, launching June 12
  • Deli chicken featuring one of the most popular flavor profiles for lunchmeat
  • Whole30 Approved and made with simple ingredients
• Applegate Naturals Uncured Beef Bacon, launching June 22
  • No sugar added Hickory smoked beef bacon made from grass-fed, pasture-raised beef
  • Expands Applegate's bacon portfolio with a differentiated protein option

Expanded sizing includes:

• Applegate Organics The Great Organic Uncured Beef Hot Dog 16.5 oz.
• Applegate Organics Chicken Strips 14 oz.
• Applegate Naturals Chicken Patties 18 oz., launching June 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."

Source: Applegate