Applegate relaunches pepperoni snacks
Applegate has announced that it will be relaunching two of its pepperoni snacks, the Applegate Naturals Turkey Pepperoni and Applegate Naturals Pork & Beef Pepperoni. The Bridgewater, N.J.-based company has turned to old-school dry-curing techniques, meaning the products will be moving out of refrigerated foods section.
"While pepperoni is undeniably fabulous on pizza, we've zeroed in on how to make America's favorite pizza topping portable without the need for artificial preservatives," Nicole Glenn, Applegate's vice president of marketing said. "Our new pepperoni recipe allows meat lovers to enjoy our pepperoni on a pizza or as a high-protein grab-and-go snack."
To remove the need for refrigeration, Applegate has added salt and drying to the desired moisture level to create pepperoni that is ready to eat. The company also is added grass-fed beef, creating the pork and beef option. When it comes to the turkey option, the brand crafted it with much leaner meat, resulting in a product with more protein, the company said.
Other changes to product include a coarser grind of meat and enhances savory spices for an authentic and artisanal flavor. Applegate's Pork & Beef Pepperoni and Turkey Pepperoni are now available for purchase in 4-oz. sized re-sealable packs in retailers such as Whole Foods, Target and Amazon. Further product information can be found on Applegate's website.
"While pepperoni is undeniably fabulous on pizza, we've zeroed in on how to make America's favorite pizza topping portable without the need for artificial preservatives," Nicole Glenn, Applegate's vice president of marketing said. "Our new pepperoni recipe allows meat lovers to enjoy our pepperoni on a pizza or as a high-protein grab-and-go snack."
To remove the need for refrigeration, Applegate has added salt and drying to the desired moisture level to create pepperoni that is ready to eat. The company also is added grass-fed beef, creating the pork and beef option. When it comes to the turkey option, the brand crafted it with much leaner meat, resulting in a product with more protein, the company said.
Other changes to product include a coarser grind of meat and enhances savory spices for an authentic and artisanal flavor. Applegate's Pork & Beef Pepperoni and Turkey Pepperoni are now available for purchase in 4-oz. sized re-sealable packs in retailers such as Whole Foods, Target and Amazon. Further product information can be found on Applegate's website.