Bob Evans Unveils Spring Berry Menu for Mother’s Day 2026

Just in time for Mother’s Day, Bob Evans Farmhouse Kitchen™ is bringing back its beloved spring berry offerings to help families celebrate Mom with less stress and more time together. Featuring fan-favorite dishes crafted with fresh, seasonal ingredients alongside Family Meal options perfect for sharing, Bob Evans makes it easy to honor the special women in your life, whether guests are dining in or enjoying a comforting spread at home.

“Mother’s Day is about showing appreciation through time spent together, and food has always...

The Retail Rundown: Pre-Summer Lull Ahead of Seasonal Grocery Spike

With Easter behind us, the retail sector is settling into its somewhat of a seasonal slowdown, offering grocers a brief breather before the summer sales rush kicks in.

The next few weeks are expected to be relatively calm, though early indicators, like warmer weather and evolving promotions, hint at rising demand as Memorial Day nears.

Even amid the lull, retailers are actively adjusting their merchandising strategies, shifting focus from cold-weather products to grilling and outdoor cooking essentials. Items like steaks and burgers are increasingly taking center stage as...

The Retail Rundown: Spring Demand Builds as Easter and Grilling Season Approach

Following an extended winter in some areas and disruptive weather in others, sentiment across the food industry is beginning to shift in a more optimistic direction.

As spring approaches, many retailers are counting on a release of pent-up demand, with consumers eager to refresh their routines. The seasonal reset could translate into more frequent dining occasions, while retailers are positioned to benefit from the return of backyard cooking and holiday gatherings.

With Easter now under three weeks away, the calendar itself is acting as a demand catalyst, pulling forward promotional activity and shaping merchandising strategies...

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Frozen RTE Turkey Stuffed Pastry Products Due To Misbranding

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for frozen ready-to-eat turkey stuffed pastry products due to misbranding. Some boxes of the turkey, pesto, and cheese stuffed pastries contain ham and cheese instead. A recall was not requested because the product is no longer available for purchase.

The turkey, pesto, and cheese stuffed pastries were packaged on Feb. 18, 2026, and may contain ham and cheese stuffed pastry items. The following product is subject to the public health alert...

PODCAST: Agri-Food for Thought Ep 37 - Thanksgiving Dinner Index Up 28% in 2025 

Expana presents Agri-Food for Thought, the podcast series for agriculture and food professionals.

On today's episode, we dive into Expana's 2025 Thanksgiving Dinner Index. 2025 has been an extraordinary year. When we look back, we’ve seen unprecedented geopolitical events unfold, tariffs, trade agreements, inflation and other economic uncertainties. How has this impacted Thanksgiving staples? Listen now!

Hillshire Farm® Debuts Flavor-Forward Lunch Meats

Tyson Foods is turning up the flavor and bringing new energy to the lunch meat category with the launch of Hillshire Farm® Sandwich Style Lunch Meats in three bold new flavors.

• Hot Honey Ham Lunch Meat – A delightful combination of sweet honey and a kick of chilies.
• Jalapeño Ranch Turkey Breast Lunch Meat – The heat and spice of jalapeño pepper paired with the refreshing flavor of ranch.
• Pepperoni Sandwich Style Lunch Meat – Classic flavors inspired by Italian cuisine.

Crafted to spark creativity, the new lunch meats inspire fresh...

Listeria, Metal Contamination, and Allergen Mislabeling Triggers Actions from FSIS

This week, the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a pair of public health alerts as well as one recall.

The first announcement was issued Sunday, July 27, for ready-to-eat ham salad products containing FDA-regulated breadcrumbs that have been recalled due to possible Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) contamination. The problem was discovered when Reser's Fine Foods, Inc. determined that the company had used breadcrumbs that had been subject to an FDA recall because that item may have been contaminated with Lm...

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Ready-To-Eat Ham Salad Products

The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for ham salad products produced by Reser’s Fine Foods. The alert follows a recall of FDA-regulated breadcrumb ingredients supplied by Newly Weds Foods, which may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes (Lm).

This public health alert is intended to ensure that consumers are aware these products, which bear the USDA mark of inspection, should not be consumed.

The affected products included in this alert are...

ANALYSIS: Ham Rally Fueled by Tight Supplies, Strong Exports and Tariff Tensions

From May through mid-July 2025, the bone-in ham market has undergone a sharp and dynamic rally—arguably the most pronounced seasonal move in over a decade. This year’s trajectory not only played a central role in driving the broader 9-week pork cutout rally that began in mid-April, but also set a new seasonal benchmark. Prices kicked off May at $0.85/lb and surged to a high of $1.26/lb by the week of June 23, marking a 47.4% increase in just under...