Beyond Meat launches spicy buffalo chicken pieces at Kroger stores

Beyond Meat Inc. (NASDAQ: BYND) announced the nationwide rollout of Beyond Chicken Pieces Spicy Buffalo at over 2,000 Kroger stores. The new product expands the company's plant-based chicken lineup following the introduction of Beyond Chicken Pieces Original at major retailers.

The spicy buffalo variety contains 21 grams of plant protein per serving, 0.5 grams of saturated fat from avocado oil, and 130 calories. Both the original and spicy buffalo products are made with ingredients that comply with Non-GMO Project standards and have received Clean Label Project certification, which the company states makes them the first plant-based chicken products to receive this certification.

"The introduction of Beyond Chicken Pieces Spicy Buffalo at Kroger stores nationwide marks an expansion of our chicken portfolio," said Ethan Brown, founder and CEO of Beyond Meat. "With both the Original and Spicy Buffalo products earning Clean Label Project certification, our retail portfolio boasts over 20 such certified items."

The pre-cut and cooked product can be prepared from frozen without thawing and is designed for use in various dishes including stir-fries, salads, pastas, tacos, wraps and bowls. Beyond Chicken Pieces Original are currently available at major retailers including Walmart, Kroger, Publix, Sprouts Farmers Market, HEB, Wegmans, Meijer, Hy-Vee, Harris Teeter, Big Y, Price Chopper and Tops.

The information is based on a company press release.

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