Protein salads / sandwiches are eaten ~10 times per person annually, representing ~3.3 billion annual eatings.
In 2026, as “protein-maxxing” remains a dominant trend, shoppers are increasingly wary of “hidden” sugars that undermine the nutritional value of their high-protein choices.
Consumers are generally willing to pay a premium for the peace of mind that comes with a certified “Free-From” product, which helps drive higher margins in the deli department.
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WHITE MEAT CHICKEN (WHITE MEAT CHICKEN, WATER, POTASSIUM LACTATE, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, SALT), SOYBEAN OIL, CELERY, EGGS, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF WATER, SALTED EGG YOLKS, SUGAR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, ONIONS, LEMON JUICE, WHITE DISTILLED VINEGAR, SALT, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, GRANULATED GARLIC, SPICES, PAPRIKA (COLOR), XANTHAN GUM.