FUD, a Sigma brand, Phoenix, Ariz., introduced a new smoked sausage featuring Tapatío Hot Sauce.

The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, debuted Simple Truth Plant Based, a collection of fresh meatless burger patties and grinds as well as plant-based cookie dough, sausages, deli slices, dips and more.

CAS DataLoggers, Chesterland, Ohio, provided the automated food safety monitoring solution for Longhini Sausage Co. Inc., a New Haven, Conn.-based sausage processor.

Gardein, a brand of Conagra Brands, Inc., Chicago, expanded its line with new meat-free dishes, featuring pea and wheat protein.

A survey of 2,000 Americans found over three-quarters (78%) believe the morning meal has changed in recent years, with growing breakfast menus (64%), a wider array of options (64%) and healthier food choices (48%) becoming more on-trend.

The Meatless Farm Co. debuted its meatless burgers and ground beef in over 450 Whole Foods Market locations across the United States.

Oberto Sausage Co., Kent Wash., entered the refrigerate deli category with new hot links, Italian charcuterie and smoked sausages.

Johnsonville, LLC, Sheboygan Falls, Wis., formed a joint venture with Frabelle Fishing Corp., based in the Philippines.

Zur Mühlen Group, Germany, announced plans to acquire the German sausage business of Bell Food Group, Switzerland.

North Country Smokehouse, Claremont, N.H., collaborated with Harpoon Brewery, Boston, Mass., and Vermont Farmstead Cheese Co., South Woodstock, Vt., to add two new sausage products.