Foster Farms is introducing two new product lines, Foster Farms Certified Organic and Foster Farms Simply Raised antibiotic-free chicken at major retailers throughout the West, making the family-owned company the largest producer of USDA certified organic and antibiotic-free chicken in the Western United States.

Hormel Foods Corporation announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Applegate Farms, LLC (“Applegate”), owner of the Applegate® brand, a natural and organic value-added prepared meats category. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of regulatory approvals in the United States, and is expected to close within 60 days.

Kayem Foods, maker of the iconic Fenway Frank and famous since 1909 for quality hot dogs, sausages and deli meats, announced two new additions to its product lineup, introducing its first-ever lines of burgers and hot dog buns.

Consumers pass on beef and pork entrées at restaurants for a variety of reasons.

Corbion will use IFT 2015 (Booth #1218) as a platform not only to launch exciting new ingredients, but also to showcase its collaborative approach to new product development in the food and beverage industries.

With barbecue more popular than ever, Pulled BBQ Salmon from High Liner Foods' FPI brand gives operators a chance to move away from the sea of sameness and "Stand Out from the Herd" of traditional pulled pork.

Diners are increasingly looking for menu alternatives. According to Technomic’s 2015 Center of the Plate: Poultry Consumer Trend Report, 61% agree that turkey (vs. only 59% for chicken) is healthier than beef or pork.

The company will also expand its popular chowder and bisque line with two new flavors in retort pouches.

Healthy jerky company Chomps Snack Sticks has added a new flavor to their line of grass-fed beef snacks: Crankin' Cran. This new stick is made with a recipe of spicy habanero peppers and naturally sweet cranberries.

To provide inspiration for creating meals that complement the exceptional flavor of Boar's Head Black Forest Beechwood Smoked Ham, Boar's Head teamed up with celebrity chef Richard Blais to create new signature recipes available at boarshead.com/BeechwoodSmokedHam.