April 6, 2022
(press release)
–
Maple Leaf Foods Inc.
subsidiary
Greenleaf Foods SPC
has formed a food service partnership with
York Street Market
, a producer and distributor of premium ready-to-eat food solutions, to become its first-ever plant-based protein and cheese provider. Debuting this month,
Field Roast
and Lightlife signature products will be featured in four new plant-based offerings on
York Street Market
menus, including sandwiches and snack boxes.
"
York Street Market
is known for providing high-quality and convenient meal options to consumers who are on-the-go, and we're proud to be their first plant-based partner," said
Adam Grogan
, President of
Greenleaf Foods, SPC
. "This partnership follows an incredible year of innovation and expanded access to our Lightlife and
Field Roast
products, and further builds on our ability to meet consumers where they are, whether that's in an airport, office space, or sports venue. Through
York Street's
ability to service the Northeast and Midwest regions, we can invite even more plant-based protein and plant-based curious consumers to trial a variety of our
Field Roast
and Lightlife products."
The new plant-based menu additions will include:
- Snack Box: Features Field Roast Plant-Based Pepperoni alongside Chao Creamery Plant-Based Creamy Original Slices and crackers
- Field Roast Plant-Based Pepperoni is authentically crafted with the perfect blend of fennel, paprika and cayenne for flavor that favors the bold, while delivering 7g of protein in every serving.
- Coconut-based Chao Creamery Creamy Original dairy-free slices offer a delicious taste and texture that peels easily, shreds well and melts just like traditional dairy cheese.
- Field Roast Breakfast Sandwich: Features Field Roast Plant-Based Breakfast Sausage Patty, Chao Creamery Plant-Based Tomato Cayenne Slices, JUST Egg and chipotle aioli on an English muffin
- The Field Roast Plant-Based Breakfast Sausage Patty is perfectly seasoned with sage, rosemary and cracked black pepper, and offers 12g of protein to help kickstart your day.
- Crafted with a hint of tomato, bell pepper and cayenne, Chao Creamery Plant-Based Tomato Cayenne Slices offer a complex, cheesy flavor with the perfect pinch of heat for a sharp and spicy bite.
- Lightlife Breakfast Sandwich: Features Lightlife Smoky Bacon Tempeh Strips, Chao Creamery Plant-Based Creamy Original Slices and JUST Egg on an English muffin
- With a savory yet sweet flavor, Lightlife Smoky Bacon Tempeh Strips are made with simple ingredients like organic soybeans, brown rice and spices, and include 12g of protein in each serving.
- Coconut-based Chao Creamery Creamy Original dairy-free slices offer a delicious taste and texture that peels easily, shreds well and melts just like traditional dairy cheese.
- BLT: Features Lightlife Smoky Bacon Tempeh Strips with lettuce, tomato and vegan mayonnaise on multi-grain ciabatta
With more than 50 plant-based offerings across the Lightlife and
Field Roast
portfolios-including plant-based chicken, sausages, pepperoni, and cheese-
Greenleaf Foods, SPC
is well-positioned to offer
York Street Market
customers fresh, deliciously-tasting plant-based options on-the-go.
"As the leading fresh food solutions company throughout the Northeast and Midwest,
York Street Fresh Market
is dedicated to meeting our customers' changing tastes, which include an increased demand for accessible, great tasting plant-based options," said
Joe Lorenzo
, President and CEO of
Lorenzo Food Group
and
York Street Market
. "We're excited to be working with industry leader
Greenleaf Foods, SPC
as our first-ever plant-based partner to feature a variety of their delicious, protein-packed products as part of these new menu options."
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