Cal-Maine Foods Closes Acquisition of Echo Lake Foods

Cal-Maine Foods announced today the closing of its acquisition of Echo Lake Foods.

In April, it disclosed it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Echo Lake Foods in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $258 million.

At the time, Cal-Maine CEO Sherman Miller said the acquisition would help diversify the company’s product mix, especially in light of ongoing egg shortages related to avian influenza. The deal also strengthens Cal-Maine’s position in the growing market for value-added...

Tyson Foods Introduces Wright Brand Premium Smoked Sausage Links

Tyson Foods announced the launch of a new product from its subsidiary, Wright Brand.

Wright Brand, established in 1922, is known for its premium, hand-cut, real wood-smoked bacon. The company became part of Tyson Foods in 2001.

Wright Brand Premium Sausage Links are scheduled to launch nationwide in fall 2025, with select retailers already stocking the product.

The lineup includes three varieties:

• Wright Brand Applewood Premium Sausage Links – Featuring a subtly sweet and smoky flavor
• Wright Brand White Cheddar &...

Jack Link’s Partners with MrBeast to Launch Co-Branded Line of Protein Snacks

Jack Link’s, a global leader in meat snacks and one of the largest privately owned food companies in the US, has announced a global partnership with digital creator MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson) to launch a new line of protein-packed meat snacks.

This groundbreaking collaboration marks MrBeast’s first-ever partnership with a Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) company for a co-branded product line. It brings together Jack Link’s expertise in traditional food manufacturing with MrBeast’s massive digital reach and influence...

General Mills Enters Growing Ramen Space with Latest Launch

Instant ramen noodles have long been a pantry staple in kitchens across the country. Recently, it has exploded on TikTok, with over 174 million posts showcasing creative recipes and new twists on the classic dish.

The enduring popularity of ramen is no surprise since it's affordable, comforting, and convenient, while still offering plenty of room for culinary creativity.

The internet buzzed in January when news broke that General Mills would be entering the instant ramen market.

Next month, the company will...

Hormel Foods Unveils FONTANINI® Hot Honey Sliced Sausage 

Hot honey has long been a relevant talking point for pizzaiolos, as more and more pizza establishments are incorporating hot honey into their menus and offerings. Hormel Foods, a known innovator in the pizza space, naturally took notice of this increasingly "hot" trend, and the company's Foodservice team took it from there with the development of FONTANINI® Hot Honey Sliced Sausage, which debuts later this month at the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas.

Bold and deliciously simple, this new product is "taking heat somewhere sweet," bringing...

Applegate Farms, LLC Launches New Ready-to-Heat-and-Eat APPLEGATE NATURALS® Breakfast Sandwiches

The makers of APPLEGATE®, the nation’s leading natural and organic meat brand, are continuing their foray into the breakfast conversation with the launch of their fourth breakfast-product innovation in the last 19 months. Introducing, APPLEGATE NATURALS® Breakfast Sandwiches.

With 58% of U.S. adults eating breakfast at home and 18% eating on the road or at work3, this is Applegate’s fourth breakfast innovation in two years, building on the brand’s commitment to provide high quality, protein breakfast options...

PERDUE® Is ‘Winging It’ With Wayne Brady During This Year's Big Game

Perdue® is taking this year’s Big Game viewing experience in an unexpected (and unpredictable) direction by combining the irresistible flavor of Perdue Air Fryer Ready ™ Crispy Wings with five-time Emmy Award-winner and two-time Grammy nominee, Wayne Brady.

Inspired by key game moments, commercials, commentary and requests from viewers and, of course, the mouthwatering goodness of Perdue Air Fryer Ready Crispy Wings, Brady will “wing it” to create songs, jokes, sketches and…who knows what else!

“Winging It” performances...

Consumer Emphasis on Value and Need-Based Spending Continues in August,Reports Circana

Final wave of back-to-school spending is delayed, but there are opportunities to disrupt evolving consumer behavior and future shopping seasons

Traditional retail milestones, like the back-to-school shopping season, are being reshaped by changing consumer behavior, according to Circana™, a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior. During the four weeks ending August 31, 2024, total U.S. retail sales revenue across the combined view of discretionary general merchandise and consumer packaged goods (CPG) declined 1% when compared...