Distinctive Foods, the producer of Bageldogs, Pretzeldogs, and other dough-wrapped proteins, launches Pabst Blue Ribbon Mini Pretzel Beer Brats to a national audience after entering into a licensing agreement with Pabst Brewing Company earlier this year. 

Sara Lee Foodservice, a division of The Hillshire Brands Co., Downers Grove, Ill., released six new sausage varieties in honor of Oktoberfest.