CHICAGO, Oct. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) is bringing its most savage lineup of snacks innovation ever to the 2019 NACS Show, presented by the National Association of Convenience Stores, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on Oct. 2 – 4 (booth #2237). Conagra Brands' $2 billion snacks business is one of the largest and fastest-growing in the food industry1, and the company is doubling down on creating head-snapping products in the meat snacks, seeds, popcorn, sweet treats, and specialty categories.
"Snacking is on fire," said Burke Raine, vice president and general manager, Snacks & Sweet Treats for Conagra Brands. "Conagra has a proven approach to innovating and growing brands, which we're applying to our Snacks & Sweet Treats portfolio. We're accelerating growth with Slim Jim, DAVID, BIGS, Duke's and more by designing products for retail customers that perfectly align with what consumers want—more protein, big flavor, new forms, and better portability."
Conagra Brands is also showcasing a selection of standout merchandising vehicles. Its breakthrough displays, racks and shelving units are designed to enable the right assortment and optimal shopping ability to drive impulse purchase of snacks at convenience stores.
NACS attendees who visit Conagra Brands' booth will experience the following snacks innovation highlights, including several from its leading brands that command a No. 1 or No. 2 position in their respective categories2:
1Source: IRI POS, MULO+C, L52 week ending February 24, 2019, Snacking Universe consists of: Snacks, Candy, Cookies & Crackers Aisles & Bakery Snacks, Pastry/Doughnuts, Pudding/Gelatin, Rfg Desserts, Rfg – Lunch Kits Categories
2Source: IRI POS, MULO+C, L52 week ending February 24, 2019
3 Source: Premium Meat Stick Brand: Top Brands in Meat Snacks $ Sales with Premium Meat Sticks. Premium Price Tier: >120 Index Price/Vol in MULO for Meat Sticks.
About Conagra Brands
Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG), headquartered in Chicago, is one of North America's leading branded food companies. Guided by an entrepreneurial spirit, Conagra Brands combines a rich heritage of making great food with a sharpened focus on innovation. The company's portfolio is evolving to satisfy people's changing food preferences. Conagra's iconic brands, such as Birds Eye®, Marie Callender's®, Banquet®, Healthy Choice®, Slim Jim®, Reddi-wip®, and Vlasic®, as well as emerging brands, including Angie's® BOOMCHICKAPOP®, Duke's®, Earth Balance®, Gardein®, and Frontera®, offer choices for every occasion. For more information, visit www.conagrabrands.com.
For more information, please contact:
MEDIA: Priscilla Zuchowski
312-549-5723
priscilla.zuchowski@conagra.com
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