Momentum for all-things Chicken, continues to accelerate in the North American & Global marketplace. In a recent article by Forbes, hundreds of people waited hours for the opportunity to try Popeyes’ signature chicken sandwich which made its debut in China in May 2020. In North America, we are seeing increased momentum for premium chicken sandwiches – including breakfast!
At Maple Leaf Foods, we have the right chicken product for your signature sandwich – all day, everyday.
Popeyes Chicken Sandwich Available In Canada Sept 14th
- The chicken sandwich features a tender, all-white-meat chicken breast fillet hand battered and breaded in Popeyes all-new buttermilk coating
More On KFC’s Bigger, Better, More Premium Sandwich
- “I think we’ve unlocked a chicken sandwich that won’t just compete — it’ll win with fried chicken lovers everywhere,” Andrea Zahumensky, Chief Marketing Officer KFC USA
- KFC Chicken Sandwich is being tested at 15 Orlando-area locations until June 21 for $3.99
KFC Is Testing Their Best Premium Chicken Sandwich
- Compared to their current sandwich, this one boasts an upgrade in every way.
- 20% larger, double breaded, extra crispy, new brioche bun, thicker pickles, classic or spicy mayo
New On The Menu For Spring 2020
Burger King’s BLT Chicken Jr Sandwich featuring a crispy chicken patty topped with bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayo on a toasted bun
What’s Next In The Fast Food Chicken Sandwich Wars
- Will premium chicken sandwiches drive sales in 2020?
- What’s the next big foodservice chicken trend?
- How to benefit from the battle for the best chicken sandwich?
Canadian Chicken: Popular, Sustainable & Price Stable
- 1978 annual consumption was 13kgs per person – today its 34.6 kgs per person
- Carbon footprint of Canadian chicken per kilogram is lower than other livestock commodities produced in North America
- 63% of the energy that is used to raise chickens comes from renewable sources
- KFC’s Nivera Wallani (President & GM) “choosing Cdn chicken was a natural fit for their brand – it’s at the core of everything we do.”