Beef, bacon and sausage: Tyson Foods rolls out spicy meat innovations
Hillshire Farm expands its smoked sausage lineup with fully cooked ropes and links made with pork.
Bun Size Jalapeno Beef Franks
Tyson Foods is responding to consumer demand for spicy foods with three product launches.
New products include Bun Size Jalapeno Beef Franks from the Ball Park brand, Premium Hot Bacon from Jimmy Dean and Ropes and Links from Hillshire Farm.
Ball Park's Bun Size Jalapeno Beef Franks are available at select retailers and feature bun-size hot dogs infused with jalapeno flavor.
Jimmy Dean Premium Hot Bacon features smoked and cured bacon seasoned with the brand's signature hot spice blend. The innovation was inspired by Jimmy Dean Hot Sausage and is available at select retailers.
Jimmy Dean Premium Hot Bacon. Courtesy of Tyson FoodsHillshire Farm is expanding its smoked sausage lineup with fully cooked ropes and links made with pork, in varieties including Spicy Italian Rope, Sweet Hickory Links and Jalapeno Cheddar Links. Spicy Italian Rope and Sweet Hickory Links are available at select retailers, with Jalapeno Cheddar Links rolling out nationally later in 2026.
Hillshire Farm Sweet Hickory Links. Courtesy of Tyson FoodsSource: Tyson Foods Inc.
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