Last year saw sales of refrigerated foods drifting back closer to normal after a pandemic-fueled peak in 2020.

Available in the refrigerated section, this new offering eliminates the time of thawing, making it a great alternative option for the center of the Thanksgiving table.

September 18th is National Cheeseburger Day, and what better way to celebrate than with Meat District’s butcher-crafted, premium meats. Gearing up for the holiday, Meat District is launching their new Shaq Burger in partnership with former professional basketball player, Shaquille O'Neal. The Shaq Burger features Angus beef brisket, chuck and short rib mix blended in just the right proportions so each burger is perfectly tender, flavorful and juicy.

In honor of Memorial Day, Meat District butcher-crafted, premium meats unveils five flavor-packed varieties of tri-tip angus beef now available at Safeway, Jewel, Food Lion and Save Mart supermarkets to help consumers kick off summer and grilling season. Flavors include Rosemary Porcini, Sweet & Smokey, Roasted Chile, Steak House, and a classic Santa Maria recipe. 

Raised & Rooted, Tyson Foods’ brand of plant protein products, is expanding its offerings with three new products to meet the increased demand for plant-based protein options. The new plant-based burger patties, Bratwurst and Italian sausages, and ground are available in the refrigerated section of grocery stores nationally.

Tyson's Ball Park brand has rolled out Ball Park Fully Loaded Nacho Cheese Franks, a summer flavor mashup in one delicious frank that fans can enjoy at home. Tyson's Aidells brand also launched two new products: Cotija Cheese & Fire Roasted Poblano Smoked Beef Sausage Links, and Fire Roasted Tomato and Romano Cheese Meatballs. 

As part of its strategy to increase production of consumer ready products, Tyson Foods is expanding its case-ready meats business by repurposing plant capacity in South Carolina.

The headline for last year’s Top 25 Refrigerated Foods Processors Report read, “Refrigerated Foods to Reign Supreme in 2020”. In no other year than 2020 could a headline that bold be an understatement. 

Hormel, the makers of Columbus Craft Meats, one of the fastest growing deli brands in the United States, announced the launch of three new items designed as premium charcuterie gift options: Charcuterie 101 Collection, Charcuterie Entertaining Collection and Felino Gold. Each is convenient to give and tempting to purchase for oneself. Charcuterie boxes make excellent corporate holiday gifts for employees and clients and will be shipped directly to recipients. The boxes have limited availability due to the select nature of craft salumi and are not available in stores. 

Volpi Foods, the St. Louis-based, fourth-generation family-owned and operated producer of specialty cured meats since 1902, announces the launch of their new product line, Small Bites. They are a single serve packages with 1.5-ounce portions of the brand’s expertly sliced artisan-made, dry-cured meats. With plans for smaller holiday gatherings and more time at home this year, the new Small Bites line is perfect for convenience and sparking curiosity in the kitchen.