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The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association has launched a search for its next president and CEO as the organization looks to strengthen its role across the fresh-food industry. The incoming leader will oversee strategic growth initiatives, member engagement and the continued evolution of the association’s flagship trade show.

A wave of new protein products—from grass-fed meatballs to flavored SPAM and ready-to-cook chicken—highlights continued innovation in flavor and convenience. For product developers, the lineup reflects growing demand for quick-prep formats, global flavor influences and value-driven protein solutions.

Jack Link’s adds a sour cream and onion option to its DUOS lineup, signaling continued momentum in layered flavor formats. The expansion highlights how familiar snack profiles are being adapted into meat snacks to drive innovation.

Bullish invests in the pasture-raised snack brand as demand rises for transparent, functional protein options. The move reflects growing interest in cleaner-label meat snacks and shifting preferences in on-the-go nutrition.

From chili lime shrimp and salmon burgers to ghost pepper tuna packets and smoked salmon candy, processors are casting wider nets for adventurous shoppers. With protein, omega-3s and Gen Z appeal in focus, seafood is staking a bigger claim across the retail store.

From chef-inspired meal starters and sous vide short ribs to hot honey bacon and regenerative hot dogs, processors are blending indulgence with integrity. Across beef, pork and poultry, heat-and-eat formats and bold flavors are keeping the perimeter’s biggest department on the move.

Jack Link’s is introducing a portfolio of meat snacks made with just three ingredients, starting with air-dried beef slices launching nationwide this spring. The company also plans to expand its better-for-you offerings with antibiotic-free poultry snacks and grass-fed, zero-sugar jerky.

Yung will assume the role April 20, 2026, following Alexander’s retirement three days earlier. The company said the transition is designed to maintain operational continuity and support ongoing innovation and partnerships.

Hormel Foods has agreed to sell its whole-bird turkey business to Life-Science Innovations, with the deal expected to close by the end of fiscal Q2 2026. The company said the move supports its strategy to reduce exposure to commodity-driven operations and expand value-added proteins.

Formerly known as Omeat, Evergreen Select is repositioning cultivated beef as a B2B infrastructure solution designed to stabilize the traditional meat supply. The rebrand and $6 million funding round highlight growing interest in practical, scalable approaches to integrating cultivated meat into existing systems.