Smithfield Signature Ground Pork is also flash frozen to lock in flavor and freshness, providing a long-lasting shelf life.

The ceremony took place as part of the company’s annual International Franchise Conference, where franchisees and IHOP executives gathered to celebrate the brand’s success as the leader in the family dining category and collaborate on plans designed to build upon that lead in 2016.

Smithfield Foods Inc. is in talks to buy a controlling interest of the European packaged meats company Campofrio Food Group SA for 9.5 euros ($13.62) per share.