Breaking! Plant-Based JUST Egg To Launch In More Than 1,000 Grocery Stores In Canada By April 2021

Eat Just, Inc., a company that applies cutting-edge science and technology to create healthier, more sustainable foods, announced yesterday that the toaster-ready, folded version of its top-selling plant-based egg is arriving at retailers across Canada in the coming weeks, just in time for Easter.

The fluffy, filling product, labeled as JUST Plant Egg in Canada, is launching at select locations of Buy-Low Foods, Loblaws, Metro, Save-On-Foods, Sobeys, Safeway, and Walmart, as well as all Whole Foods Market Canada stores and a number of independent grocers. Perfect on top of toast, inside breakfast sandwiches, or as a protein-packed addition to any meal, JUST Egg is sold as a four-pack in the frozen aisle for the suggested retail price of $7.99 CAD.

Canada is one of the most requested markets for JUST Egg, which is now the fastest-growing egg brand in the United States. By April, the product is expected to be stocked in more than 1,000 grocery stores and will be available to restaurants and other foodservice operators across the country. Eat Just is also in the final stages of Canadian regulatory review for its pourable format which is perfect for scrambles, omelets, quiches, stir-fries, and a variety of baking applications.

“Canadians have been asking us to bring JUST Egg north of the border since the day it launched in the U.S. and we hope customers agree it was worth the wait. With millions of Canadians embracing plant-based proteins for healthier, more sustainable diets, there’s no better time to launch our folded product here,” Josh Tetrick, co-founder and CEO, said in a statement. “As an added bonus, it’s made locally in Canada.“

JUST Egg is cholesterol free and has as much or more protein than many animal proteins at 13g per serving. It is Non-GMO Project verified, egg-free, dairy-free, has no artificial flavors and its ingredients use 98% less water, have a 93% smaller carbon footprint, and use 86% less land than conventional animal sources. The key ingredient is protein from the mung bean, a legume that has been cultivated for thousands of years and is consumed all over the world.

The Canadian debut of JUST Egg comes at a time when people continue to be homebound and are looking for convenient, high-protein breakfast options or a satisfying snack. NielsenIQ reported a 31% increase in plant-based sales in 2020 and market insights firm Maru/Matchbox found 33% of Canadians are eating plant-based foods three to four days a week. At the same time, Canada’s new food guide recommends plant-based protein as an important part of a healthy diet.

You can help all animals and our planet by choosing compassion on your plate and in your glass. #GoVeg