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

Canada-based Ozery Bakery took over the breakfast breads category with Morning Rounds, a wholesome alternative to bagels, English muffins and other breakfast items.

Atkins Nutritionals, Inc., Denver, Colo., launched Atkins Breakfast Sandwiches, what is said to be the first and only line of indulgent, low-carb breakfast sandwiches available nationwide.

Vitalicious, New York, launched VitaEgg Flatbread Sandwich, which consists of a fluffy VitaEgg topped with cheese and veggies on whole grain, high-fiber flatbread and prepared in the microwave in just over one minute.

Tyson Foods, Inc., Springdale, Ark., and The Hillshire Brands Co., Chicago, entered into a definitive agreement.

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., added a new line of breakfast items to its product offerings with Tyson Day Starts.

Kellogg Co., Battle Creek, Mich., helps moms juggle school day breakfast time with Eggo Bites, a blend of Eggo waffles and French toast.

Chicago-based The Hillshire Brands Co. signed a definitive agreement to acquire Van’s Natural Foods from private equity firm Catterton Partners, Greenwich, Conn.

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.