Gardein
Gardein is a Conagra Brands-owned plant-based food brand producing frozen and shelf-stable meat alternatives—chick'n, beefless, fishless, bowls, and soups—sold through grocery, natural food, and e-commerce channels across the US and Canada, serving health-conscious flexitarians, vegetarians, and families.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2003
- HeadquartersRichmond, Canada
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Gardein does
Gardein is a Richmond, Canada-headquartered plant-based food brand founded in 2003 and wholly owned by Conagra Brands (NYSE: CAG). It develops, produces, and markets dairy- and meat-free frozen and shelf-stable products designed to replicate the taste and texture of conventional meat, fish, and poultry. Its core technology is plant-protein formulation using soy and wheat gluten combined with breading and seasoning systems to build meat analogs; the portfolio is certified vegan, Non-GMO Project Verified, and kosher across most SKUs.
The product line spans five categories—chick'n and turk'y (tenders, strips, nuggets, wings, filets, cutlets, roasts); beefless and porkless (burgers, meatballs, ground beef, crumbles, steak tips, bratwurst links, breakfast sausage patties); fishless (breaded filets, omega-3 fish alternatives); ready-to-heat meals/bowls; and canned soups and chilis. Gardein's "Ultimate Plant-Based" sub-line represents a more recent formulation refresh targeting higher protein content and broader dietary needs including no-soy and gluten-free variants.
Gardein operates as a consumer packaged goods brand distributed through retail grocery chains, natural food retailers, and e-commerce in the United States and Canada. It monetizes through one-time purchase transactions at standard CPG price points; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market relies on broad retail shelf presence inherited from Conagra's distribution network, supported by organic social engagement (Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram) and a recipe/meal-inspiration content library on its website. End consumers are primarily health-conscious flexitarians, vegetarians, vegans, and families seeking convenient frozen plant-based meals; no enterprise or B2B customer concentration is disclosed.
Gardein firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Gardein
- Legal name
- Gardein (brand of Conagra Brands)
- Website
- https://gardein.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2003
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Gardein is a Conagra Brands-owned plant-based food brand producing frozen and shelf-stable meat alternatives—chick'n, beefless, fishless, bowls, and soups—sold through grocery, natural food, and e-commerce channels across the US and Canada, serving health-conscious flexitarians, vegetarians, and families.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Gardein industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Plant-Based Meat Alternatives
- NAICS
- Food Manufacturing (311), Frozen Specialty Food Manufacturing (311412)
- SIC
- Food And Kindred Products (2000), Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Frozen Plant-Based & Vegetarian Meals (CRADADAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Frozen Entrées & Complete Meals (CRADADAA), Frozen Soups, Stews & Chili (CRADADAJ), Special-Diet & Functional Prepared Meals (Keto, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Medical) (CRAHAJAG), Frozen Meal Kits & Skillet Bags (CRADADAK)
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Where Gardein is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Richmond
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Gardein business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Frozen Plant-Based Food Products: Gardein generates revenue through the sale of frozen plant-based meat alternative products including chick'n, beefless, fishless, meals, soups, and chilis. Products are sold through retail grocery stores, natural food retailers, and online e-commerce channels as one-time purchase transactions.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
Gardein product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Gardein manufactures and markets a portfolio of frozen and shelf-stable plant-based meat alternative products that mimic the taste and texture of chicken, turkey, beef, pork, fish, and complete prepared meals. The product range spans chick'n tenders/strips/nuggets/wings, beefless burgers/meatballs/crumbles, porkless products, fishless filets, breakfast sausage patties, bratwurst, ready-to-heat meal bowls, soups, and chilis, sold under the Gardein brand with Vegan, Kosher, and Non-GMO Project Verified certifications.
Product overview
Gardein is a plant-based food company owned by Conagra Brands that produces meat substitute products across five core categories: chick'n and turk'y products, beefless and porkless products, fishless products, frozen meatless meals, and plant-based soups and chilis. The product portfolio includes individual frozen items like plant-based burgers, meatballs, chicken tenders/strips/nuggets/wings, fishless filets, breakfast sausages, bratwurst links, ground beef crumbles, and steak tips, as well as ready-to-heat frozen meal bowls combining plant proteins with sides. The company positions its products as meat alternatives for consumers looking to reduce meat consumption without sacrificing familiar foods and flavors. Key product attributes across the portfolio include vegan certification, non-GMO verification, kosher certification, and absence of dairy ingredients.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Ultimate Plant-Based Spicy Chick'n Filets Spicy flavored, crispy vegan chick'n filets sold in 15 oz packages.
- Ultimate Plant-Based Chick'n Wings, Buffalo Crispy, tender plant-based chicken wings with buffalo sauce in a 14.8 oz package.
- Plant-Based Teriyaki Chick'n Strips Plant-based chick'n strips with teriyaki sauce designed for quick and easy preparation.
- Plant-Based Chick'n Strips Easy, crispy plant-based chick'n strips sold in a 10.0 oz package.
- Ultimate Plant-Based Chick'n Tenders Plant-based chick'n tenders with crispy, crunchy breading providing 15 g protein per serving; 15 oz package (9 tenders per pack).
- Ultimate Plant-Based Chick'n Nuggets Crispy golden breaded plant-based chick'n nuggets providing 14 g protein per serving; 14.7 oz package (4.5 servings per pack).
- Ultimate Plant-Based Chick'n Filets Crispy, breaded plant-based chick'n filets providing 22 g protein per serving; 15 oz package (3 filets per pack).
- Lightly Breaded Plant-Based Turk'y Cutlets Tender plant-based turkey-style cutlets wrapped in crunchy breading; 12.3 oz package.
- Plant-Based Turk'y Roast Plant-based turkey roast filled with brown and wild rice, cranberry, and kale, with included vegan gravy; serves up to 8.
- Plant-Based Seven Grain Crispy Tenders Crispy plant-based chick'n tenders made with seven grains; certified vegan, kosher, with no dairy ingredients in a 9.0 oz package.
- Ultimate Plant-Based Original Chick'n Strips Plant-based original chick'n strips delivering texture and rich chicken-like taste; 14 oz package.
- Plant-Based Mandarin Orange Crispy Chick'n Crispy plant-based chick'n with mandarin orange sauce in a 10.5 oz package, positioned as an alternative to takeout.
- Ultimate Plant-Based Chick'n Nuggets, Extra Crispy Extra crispy plant-based vegan chicken nuggets providing 18 g protein per serving, with no soy ingredients and Non-GMO Project Verified; 14.2 oz package.
- Ultimate Plant-Based Burger Juicy, savory plant-based burger patties certified Kosher, vegan, and Non-GMO Project Verified; made with no dairy ingredients and sold in packs of 6 patties.
- Meatballs (Classic Plant-Based) Classic plant-based meatballs made with savory spices; vegan; 12.7 oz package.
- Ultimate Plant-Based Meatballs Juicy and tender plant-based meatballs made with savory spices.
- Ground Be'f (Gluten-Free) Gluten-free plant-based ground beef alternative formulated with 87% less fat than regular ground beef; 13.7 oz package.
- Ultimate Plant-Based Ground Be'f Crumbles Plant-based ground beef crumbles for tacos, sloppy joes, and other dishes, designed for stovetop cooking.
- Ultimate Plant-Based Ste'k Tips Plant-based steak tips with tender and juicy meat-like taste and texture.
- Be'f Tips Plant-based beef tips for sautéing and adding to various dishes.
- Bratwurst Plant-Based Saus'ge Links Plant-based bratwurst sausage links with warm spices and savory meaty flavors; 14 oz package.
- Ultimate Plant-Based Spicy Ground Saus'ge Crumbles Spicy plant-based ground sausage crumbles providing 28 g protein per serving.
- Ultimate Plant-Based Spicy Breakfast Saus'ge Patties Spicy plant-based breakfast sausage patties providing 7 g protein per serving, with no dairy ingredients; 13.8 oz package.
- Ultimate Plant-Based Original Breakfast Saus'ge Patties Original plant-based breakfast sausage patties providing 6 g protein per serving.
- Plant-Based F'sh Filets Golden fishless filets with omega-3s and no cholesterol; 10.1 oz package.
- Ultimate Plant-Based Crispy Breaded F'sh Filets Flaky, tender plant-based fishless filets coated in crispy panko breading.
- Ultimate Plant-Based Chick'n Fried Rice Bowl Frozen ready-to-heat meal pairing plant-based chick'n with fried rice; average customer rating 4.6 out of 5 stars.
- Ultimate Plant-Based Chick'n Alfredo Bowl Frozen ready-to-heat meal pairing plant-based chick'n with alfredo sauce; average customer rating 4.8 out of 5 stars.
- Ultimate Plant-Based Fried Chick'n Mac & Cheeze Frozen ready-to-heat meal combining plant-based fried chick'n with macaroni and cheese.
- Ultimate Plant-Based Sweet & Sour Chick'n Bowl Frozen ready-to-heat meal pairing plant-based chick'n with sweet and sour sauce.
- Ultimate Plant-Based Meatball Marinara Bowl Frozen ready-to-heat meal with plant-based meatballs in marinara sauce over pasta.
- Ultimate Plant-Based Be'f and Broccoli Bowl Frozen ready-to-heat meal with plant-based beef and broccoli in sauce.
- Plant-Based Chick'n & Rice Soup Canned plant-based soup with chick'n and rice.
- Plant-Based Chick'n Noodl' Soup Canned plant-based soup with chick'n and noodles.
- Plant-Based Italian Wedding Soup Canned plant-based Italian wedding soup.
- Plant-Based Be'f & Vegetable Soup Canned plant-based beef and vegetable soup.
- Plant-Based Chili No Beans Canned plant-based chili without beans.
- Plant-Based Chili With Beans Canned plant-based chili with beans.
Companies that use Gardein
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Gardein technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Gardein partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Conagra BrandscoreConagra Brands is the parent company of Gardein. The company website displays the Conagra Brands logo and footer links to Conagra's corporate pages including terms, privacy policy, careers, and contact information.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Gardein competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Beyond Meat: Direct competitor in plant-based meat alternatives (burgers, chicken, sausage). Both target flexitarian, vegetarian, and vegan consumers through retail frozen and refrigerated channels across North America.
- Impossible Foods: Direct peer in plant-based meat analogs (burgers, chicken, sausage). Both compete for the same consumer occasion of meat replacement in retail and foodservice.
- MorningStar Farms: Long-established plant-based brand (chik'n nuggets, burgers, meatballs) owned by Kellanova, competing head-to-head with Gardein in the same frozen center-store set in major US grocery.
- Lightlife: Plant-based meat alternative brand (burgers, sausage, hot dogs) owned by Maple Leaf Foods, selling through the same North American grocery channels as Gardein.
- Boca Foods: Plant-based brand owned by Kraft Heinz, offering burgers and meat alternatives in retail frozen. Competes with Gardein for the same meat-replacement occasions.
- Tofurky: Independent plant-based brand offering deli slices, tempeh, sausages, and meat alternatives — overlapping with Gardein's deli-meat and sausage categories in natural and mainstream retail.
- Amy's Kitchen: Frozen vegetarian/plant-based meals brand overlapping with Gardein's frozen bowls (e.g., chick'n alfredo, mac & cheeze) and soups, sold through the same natural and mainstream grocery channels.
- Sweet Earth: Plant-based meals and protein brand owned by Nestlé, directly competing in frozen bowls and meatless meal kits sold through mass grocery in North America.
- Quorn: Global mycoprotein-based meat alternative brand (chik'n tenders, grounds) that overlaps with Gardein's chick'n and ground product lines in US and Canadian retail.
- Field Roast: Plant-based meat and cheese brand owned by Maple Leaf Foods, competing with Gardein in sausages, deli slices, and ground products in natural and mainstream channels.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Gardein leadership team
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Gardein funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Gardein M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Gardein
What does Gardein do?
Gardein manufactures and markets a portfolio of frozen and shelf-stable plant-based meat alternative products that mimic the taste and texture of chicken, turkey, beef, pork, fish, and complete prepared meals. The product range spans chick'n tenders/strips/nuggets/wings, beefless burgers/meatballs/crumbles, porkless products, fishless filets, breakfast sausage patties, bratwurst, ready-to-heat meal bowls, soups, and chilis, sold under the Gardein brand with Vegan, Kosher, and Non-GMO Project Verified certifications.
Is Gardein a public or private company?
Gardein is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Gardein founded?
Gardein was founded in 2003. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Gardein based?
Gardein is headquartered in Richmond, Canada, in the North America region.
How does Gardein make money?
One revenue line is on record: frozen Plant-Based Food Products.
Who are Gardein's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Beyond Meat, Impossible Foods, MorningStar Farms, Lightlife, Boca Foods, Tofurky, Amy's Kitchen, Sweet Earth, Quorn and Field Roast.
Does Gardein have an API?
No public API is recorded for Gardein.
What industry is Gardein in?
Gardein's product category is Plant-Based Meat Alternatives. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRADADAF, Frozen Plant-Based & Vegetarian Meals, with a secondary code of CRADADAA, Frozen Entrées & Complete Meals. Its NAICS code is 311 and its SIC code is 2000.