Dietz & Watson, Philadelphia, Pa., introduced Originals, a new line of no antibiotics ever and organic deli meats, rBST-free cheeses and organic beef hot dogs.
Bakalars Sausage Co., La Crosse, Wis., entered into an agreement to acquire the Schweigert brand of hot dogs, natural casing dogs, braunschweiger, summer sausage and breaded chicken products from Cargill Turkey & Cooked Meats.
New Generation Consumer Group, a Whittier, Calif.-based consumer products marketing and media company, rolled out Mucho Macho Hot Links sausages, ideal for tailgaters and backyard barbecues.
John Morrell Food Group, a Lisle, Ill.-based division of Smithfield Foods, expanded its Nathan's Famous brand to include a 50% reduced-fat variety of hot dogs.