LaBelle Patrimoine's heritage, pasture-raised ground chicken with liver, heart and gizzard answers growing consumer demand for more nutrient-dense, high-protein foods.

LANCASTER, Pa., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- LaBelle Patrimoine, the heritage poultry brand known for raising slow-growing chickens on small family farms, today announced that its Ancient Blend Ground Chicken is available in the frozen meat department at Whole Foods Market stores nationwide.

Made from pasture-raised chicken meat blended with liver, heart and gizzard, Ancient Blend Ground Chicken delivers 21 grams of protein per serving while providing a naturally rich source of vitamins and minerals that many consumers are increasingly seeking as interest grows in whole-food nutrition and nutrient density.

"Our Ancient Blend is rooted in a simple philosophy: use the whole bird to create food that is both incredibly flavorful and exceptionally nourishing," said Mike Charles, founder and CEO of LaBelle Patrimoine. "Consumers are looking beyond protein alone. They want foods that naturally deliver more nutrients without sacrificing taste, and this product does exactly that. We are proud to expand our national footprint with this versatile product that honors our whole bird philosophy."

Formerly known as Ancestral Ground Chicken, the product has been renamed Ancient Blend Ground Chicken to better reflect its inspiration from time-honored culinary traditions while remaining approachable for today's shoppers. The recipe and sourcing remain unchanged.

Unlike traditional ground chicken, Ancient Blend includes a carefully balanced amount of organ meats to boost flavor and nutritional value while keeping a mild, versatile taste. The frozen one-pound bricks can be substituted anywhere ground meat is used, such as burgers, meatballs, chili, tacos, pasta sauces, rice bowls or lettuce wraps.

The nationwide rollout reflects growing consumer interest in nutrient-dense foods and whole-animal utilization, an approach that reduces food waste while honoring traditional cooking practices embraced for many generations.

"I love this brand new heritage, pasture-raised ground chicken blend from one of my all-time favorite companies. With chicken, liver, hearts, and gizzards and containing 21 grams of protein, it cannot be more nutrient-dense," said certified health coach and healthy food influencer Hunter Stoler of Health With Hunter. "LaBelle Patrimoine is special. Check their ancient blend out at your local Whole Foods today."

Like all LaBelle Patrimoine products, Ancient Blend Ground Chicken comes from their exclusive heritage, slow-growing breed, is pasture-raised on small family farms, is air-chilled for superior flavor and texture, and is raised without antibiotics. The chickens are certified to Global Animal Partnership standards with a level 4 rating and are fed an all-vegetarian diet.

"At LaBelle Patrimoine, 'Grown As Promised®' is more than a tagline, said Charles. "It is our commitment to raising chickens the right way and delivering food that people can feel great about serving their families. Just look for our signature red rooster on the packaging."

About LaBelle Patrimoine

LaBelle Patrimoine is a Lancaster, Pennsylvania-based provider of premium poultry products committed to delivering exceptional flavor through responsible farming. Founded by sixth-generation poultry farmer Mike Charles, the company raises heritage, slow-growing chickens on small family farms using regenerative farming practices and without ever using antibiotics. Best known for its air-chilled heritage chicken, LaBelle Patrimoine is dedicated to preserving culinary traditions while advancing animal welfare and sustainable agriculture. All products are Grown As Promised®. For more information, visitlabelle-patrimoine.com.

Media Contact

Kate Lowery, LaBelle Patrimoine, 1 512-657-0925, kate@apccollective.com, https://www.labelle-patrimoine.com/

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