The makers of Hormel® Black Label® bacon products launched Hormel^TM Black Label^TM Oven-Baked Egg Bites and Hormel^TM Black Label^TM Breakfast Combos^TM breakfast items. The new convenience offerings are designed to appeal to consumers who want a high-quality, easy-to-prepare breakfast option with protein. Both product lines come in assorted varieties.

Farm Rich expanded its “Garden Inspirations™ by Farm Rich” line with two products: Breaded Zucchini Sticks and Cauliflower Bites. The new products are available now in the freezer section at Kroger and online.

Schwan’s Consumer Brands, Inc. — a subsidiary of Schwan’s Company — will launch five new products under the Red Baron®, Freschetta®, Edwards® and Pagoda® brands by October 2020.

In the age of pepperoni shortages and a growing consumer trend towards flexitarianism (semi-vegetarianism), American Flatbread launched a line of plant-based, flash-frozen pizzas, Meatless Evolution.

Jimmy Dean® is bringing two new products to tables, counter tops and desks to enjoy this fall. Jimmy Dean Casserole Bites and Jimmy Dean Delights Breakfast Wraps will join the brand's product portfolio, delivering new warm and satisfying breakfast options, no matter the morning routine. 

From April to August 2020, the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI), in partnership with North Carolina State University (NC State) researchers, conducted a scientific literature review to understand the nature of survival and persistence of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in foods and on food contact surfaces and food packaging materials, and the potential for foodborne transmission.

Green Giant® announced the introduction of Green Giant™ Cauliflower Breadsticks to its popular Green Giant Veggie Swap-Ins® line. Green Giant Cauliflower Breadsticks are available in Original and Garlic flavors in the frozen foods aisle.

Previously, consumer's increasing desire for fresh unprocessed, healthier foods—found in store sections such as produce, meat and poultry, seafood, dairy, and deli and bakery—has been the main driver for the center store decline.

Three flavors are being introduced in the launch: Chicken Bacon & Sharp Cheddar, Roasted Portabella & Swiss, and Granny Smith Apple & Gouda. All three varieties are gluten free.

Conagra Brands, Inc. is celebrating the summer with the debut of more than two dozen new products. More people are cooking and eating at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and Birds Eye®, Marie Callender's®, Healthy Choice® and Snack Pack® are among the brands bringing new items to market to satisfy evolving consumer needs. The new items from Conagra Brands will be hitting store shelves this summer.