The Tyson Game Time Nuggets have been added to the Tyson Foods product portfolio as a sports-themed mealtime option for kids and adults alike that incorporates a fun, playful approach to proteins. The product features the brand's signature nugget recipe that's made with 100% natural white meat chicken that has been formed into several shapes as a nod to popular sports like football, basketball and soccer. This includes star and trophy-shaped nuggets alongside the traditional round format.
The Tyson Game Time Nuggets have a lightly breaded recipe that contains 20g-grams of protein per serving and are arriving in 25-ounce packs. The product is arriving at the perfect time to coincide with the World Cup to encourage fans to pick them up ahead of a match for snacking.
Sports-Themed Chicken Nuggets
Tyson Game Time Nuggets Have 20-Grams of Protein Per Serving
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Industry Implications
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