Tyson Foods, Inc., Springdale, Ark., announced plans to launch a bevy of new items in the coming months, positioned to drive growth across the company’s portfolio of protein, from chicken, beef and pork segments to prepared foods.

The Hillshire Brands Co., Chicago, expanded its Jimmy Dean lineup beyond the breakfast category and into the lunch and dinner parts with 16 varieties of sandwiches and bowls boasting authentic slow-cooked flavors and high-quality ingredients.

Tyson Foods, Inc., Springdale, Ark., completed its merger with The Hillshire Brands Co., Chicago.

Marina Mayer, editor-in-chief of Refrigerated & Frozen Foods and the creator of the Readers’ Choice Best New Retail Products contest talked exclusively with Karmen Conrad, director of frozen, Jimmy Dean brand, to talk more in-depth about the contest, the product and what’s in store for the future.

Tyson Foods, Inc., Springdale, Ark., submitted a unilaterally binding offer to acquire all outstanding shares of The Hillshire Brands Co.

The Hillshire Brands Co., Chicago, acquired all outstanding shares of Pinnacle Foods, Parsippany, N.J.

Chicago-based Hillshire Brands is helping families get a great start to their morning with the launch of the brand’s first fully cooked links and patties from the Delights by Jimmy Dean product line.

The Hillshire Brands Co., Chicago, expanded its Jimmy Dean brand to include pancakes and sausages on a stick in Apple Cinnamon and Very Berry varieties.

To help meet consumers’ increasing demand for quick, tasty and satisfying breakfast options, the Jimmy Dean brand, produced by Chicago-based Hillshire Brands, introduced new frozen convenience breakfast items that are microwaveable and ready in minutes.