Bacon

Smashburger adds two smash burgers to summer lineup

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:10:49 -0400

Smashburger brings back the Smoked Brisket Bacon Smash and introduces the Pickle Stack Smash.

Land O’Frost expands distribution, adds on-trend flavors and packaging across brands

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:35:18 -0400

Rollout spans the company’s Premium, Bistro Favorites, Ambassador and Wellshire lines, pairing new offerings with expanded distribution across national and regional retail accounts.

Applegate Farms expands portfolio across deli, refrigerated and breakfast categories

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:50:19 -0400

New retail products include ready-to-heat proteins, flavor-forward lunchmeats and additions to the brand's bacon portfolio.

Hot Pockets rolls out bite-sized squares in beef and bacon varieties

Thu, 28 May 2026 10:40:42 -0400

New line of snacks from the Hot Pockets brand debuts in five flavors, including two meat-packed options: nacho beef and cheesy stuffed pretzel with bacon.

Wicked Cutz bacon jerky receives innovation award at Sweets & Snacks Expo

Wed, 20 May 2026 06:00:07 -0400

Wicked Cutz receives a Most Innovative New Product Award for its bacon jerky developed through a licensing collaboration with Cinnabon.

Niman Ranch introduces beef bacon

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:00:26 -0400

Niman Ranch utilizes the premium beef navel to create a pit-smoked, dry-rubbed bacon.

Beef, bacon and sausage: Tyson Foods rolls out spicy meat innovations

Tue, 05 May 2026 11:01:53 -0400

Tyson Foods is responding to consumer demand for spicy foods with three product launches: Bun Size Jalapeno Beef Franks from the Ball Park brand, Premium Hot Bacon from Jimmy Dean and Ropes and Links from Hillshire Farm.

Casey's brings back Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:30:51 -0400

C-store Casey's marks the dual launch of its Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza and Crispy Fries through a partnership with Gennings Dunker, drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers.

GEA expands injection portfolio for small- to mid-capacity marination lines

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:05:29 -0400

GEA Group introduces the MultiJector 500, a new brine injection system developed for lines handling ham and deli meats, bacon, poultry and fish.

Oscar Mayer unveils Maple Bourbon Bacon

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:47:14 -0400

The brand also is debuting two hot dogs: Beef and Pork Franks as well as Cheesy Smokehouse Stuffed Hot Dogs.

Hatfield introduces Fully Cooked Bacon Topping for foodservice

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:21:43 -0400

Hatfield Fully Cooked Bacon Topping eliminates raw handling, cook time and the need for skilled labor.

Smalls Sliders debuts BBQ Bacon Jalapeno Slider

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 06:00:42 -0400

Cheeseburger slider brand

Save A Lot offers Bacon for a Year sweepstakes

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Grocery chain Save A Lot invites consumers to enter for a chance to win a $500 gift card, equivalent to a year’s supply of Farmington bacon.

Parlor Doughnuts shares inspiration for Savory Doughnuts launch

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:55:51 -0400

Justin Riat, chief growth officer for Parlor Doughnuts, sits down with The National Provisioner to discuss the company's new Savory Doughnuts, launching in multiple flavors featuring pepperoni, bacon bits, grilled chicken and more.

Jimmy Dean expands protein lineup with bowls and breakfast sandwiches

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:20:22 -0400

Jimmy Dean brand responds to strong consumer demand for protein-forward, convenience-focused foods for any time of day.

White Castle expands retail distribution for Cheddar Bacon Cheese Sliders

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:10:27 -0400

Number of retail stores selling White Castle's Cheddar Bacon Cheese Slider continues to grow.

Banquet brand rolls out Mega Breakfast Bowls

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:15:56 -0500

Bowls feature a tray-in-tray steaming technology that separates the sauce and ingredients while frozen, then steams them in the microwave.

Daily’s Premium Meats donates 984K bacon strips to food bank

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:45:05 -0500

Daily’s Premium Meats delivers 61,525 pounds of its bacon and pork products to Harvesters—The Community Food Network, serving northwestern Missouri and northeastern Kansas.

Pork belly slicing: Grote Co. and PFI collaborate on efficiency-focused processing solution

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:45:39 -0500

Sister companies Grote Co. and PFI work together on a pork belly slicing project for a well-known pork producer developing new offerings incorporating bacon bits and slices.

Sonny's BBQ introduces seasonal menu featuring prime rib, candied bacon

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Pitmasters from Sonny's BBQ craft a winter-themed menu full of protein-loaded comfort foods.

Burger King rolls out Spongebob-themed menu featuring Krabby Whopper

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:00:05 -0500

Burger King's SpongeBob menu spotlights the Krabby Whopper, featuring a yellow bun.

Checkers & Rally's introduces pretzel burger meal

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Pretzel Pubster Burger and BBQ Pretzel Buford join the Checkers & Rally's menu alongside a newly expanded wing sauce linup.

Social media inspires: Hardee's partners with 'The Rizzler' to launch exclusive burger meal

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Hardee's collaborates with influencer The Rizzler as part of the chain's new, social-forward approach, rooted in culture.

Hormel and Frank's RedHot team up for Black Label bacon

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:05:32 -0400

LTO targets bacon lovers and hot sauce fans.

Exclusive Q&A: Inside Smithfield Foods' hot honey bacon launch

bredars@bnpmedia.com (Sammy Bredar) — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:55:16 -0400

Smithfield Foods shares insights on the inspiration and development process for its new Smithfield Mike's Hot Honey Bacon innovation.

World Food Championships announce 2025 winners

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:00:35 -0400

Competitors from more than 35 states and 14 countries battled to take home titles across 10 different categories, including bacon, barbecue, burgers and seafood.

Sonic rolls outs Pretzel Bacon Sonic Smasher

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:00:31 -0400

Pretzel Bacon Sonic Smasher debuts alongside the new Creamy Mustard Chicken Tender Wrap.

Specialty Food Association announces 75 sofi Gold Award finalists

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:12:30 -0400

Specialty Food Association honors products across 25 categories including meats, charcuterie and seafood.

Episode 213: KC Cattle Co. CEO Patrick Montgomery discusses the new Wagyu Bacon Cheeseburger Bratwurst

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 07:00:13 -0400

The National Provisioner's Multimedia Specialist Brett Parker sits down KC Cattle Co. to discuss the brand's new Wagyu Bacon Cheeseburger Bratwurst.

Smithfield taps into sweet heat trend via Mike's Hot Honey co-branded bacon launch

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:05:30 -0400

Smithfield debuts bacon infused with the flavor of Mike’s Hot Honey.