PR Newswire | May 12, 2021 08:15AM EDT

05/12 07:15 CDT

Jennie-O Turkey Store Announces Launch of Jennie-O(r) Turkey Burger BlendsWith a unique fusion of ingredients, the new frozen turkey patty allows consumers a delicious and convenient way to add more plant foods to their diets WILLMAR, Minn., May 12, 2021

WILLMAR, Minn., May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Jennie-O Turkey Store, one of the most beloved turkey brands in the world, announced today the launch of a new product called Jennie-O(r) turkey burger blends. Made from a combination of white meat turkey, black beans, whole grain rice and pepitas, these carefully selected and nutritious ingredients offer consumers the combined benefits of lean, meat-based and plant-forward protein (15g) and fiber (5g) in one tasty turkey burger.

"We know that people are becoming increasingly interested in adding more plant-focused foods to their diets," said Ryan Moorlag, brand manager at Jennie-O. "Our new turkey burger blends make it easy to marry plant-based ingredients with lean meats."

Jennie-O(r)turkey burger blends (MSRP $6.99 - 7.99) contain four, quarter-pound patties per package and can be found in the freezer aisle of retailers in select markets, with more widespread availability coming by the end of the year.

ABOUT JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE, INC.Jennie-O Turkey Store, Inc., based in Willmar, Minn., is one of the largest and most beloved turkey brands in the world. A wholly owned subsidiary of Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), Jennie-O Turkey Store offers an array of more than 1,500 high-quality fresh, frozen, refrigerated and deli turkey products that are distributed throughout the United States and 27 countries worldwide. JennieO.com

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