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McDonald's Expands McValue Menu with Under $3 Menu and Breakfast Meal Deals
McDonald's is expanding its McValue menu, including an Under $3 Menu and a $4 Breakfast Meal Deal, as an industry-focused response to rising costs, giving operators flexible offers to protect traffic and margins while still delivering value.
"For generations, McDonald's has been committed to delivering great value our fans can count on," said Alyssa Buetikofer, Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer, McDonald's USA. "As our customers' expectations evolve, we're making it easier for them...
Evergood Sausage Company Celebrates 100 Year Anniversary of Craftsmanship, Family Leadership
Evergood Sausage Company, the iconic San Francisco-based sausage maker, today celebrates its 100-year anniversary, marking a century of family leadership, old-world craftsmanship, and uncompromising quality. Founded in 1926 in the Mission District, Evergood has grown from a neighborhood butchershop into a nationally recognized brand—while remaining rooted in the same hardwood-smoked traditions that defined its earliest days.
Established by Bavarian immigrant and master sausage maker Jacob Rauscher, Evergood quickly became known for its authentic German sausages and in-house...
M.C.I. Foods, Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Breakfast Burrito and Wrap Products Due to Possible Listeria
M.C.I. Foods Inc., a Santa Fe Springs, Calif., establishment, is recalling approximately 91,585 pounds of specific lots of ready-to-eat (RTE) breakfast burrito and wrap products containing egg that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes (Lm), the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The individually packaged and bulk packed frozen breakfast burritos and wraps were produced between September 17, 2025, and October 14, 2025. A list of the products subject to recall can be found here...
FDA to Repeal Frankfurter Color Additive Orange B Listing, Cites No Use Since 1978
The US Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday proposed removing a long-standing regulation that allows the use of the color additive Orange B on frankfurter and sausage casings, saying the additive appears to be no longer used in US food production.
FDA records show Orange B was last batch-certified in 1978 and the agency has received no certification requests since, leading it to tentatively conclude the authorized use has been abandoned and the listing is outdated.
JBS Invests $100 Million in New RTE Bacon and Sausage Facility
JBS USA has announced plans to expand its operations in Ankeny, Iowa, by opening the largest ready-to-eat bacon and sausage facility in its portfolio.
The company has agreed to purchase a 186,000-square-foot production facility formerly owned by Hy-Vee. JBS intends to convert the space into a fully cooked bacon and sausage production plant and is looking to hire former Hy-Vee staff for the new operation.
"Today’s announcement aligns with our long-term strategy of...
UK Meat Producer Cranswick Reports 9.7% Revenue Growth in Q1
UK’s Cranswick has reported a 9.7% increase in revenue for the 13 weeks up to 28 June 2025, or the first quarter in its financial year. Like-for-like revenue rose by 7.9%, driven by volume growth, the company said.
The recently acquired food service sausage manufacturer Blakemans on 16 May 2025, also contributed to growth, the trading report showed. And export revenue and volume increased following the reinstatement of the Norfolk site’s China export licence in December 2024.
The new retail business and strong demand at the cooked...
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