The Cher-Make Sausage Co., Manitowoc, Wis., added two new products to its 100-calorie Chicken Sausage line—Mild Italian Chicken Sausage and Pepper Jack Chicken Bratwurst.
Johnsonville Sausage LLC, Sheboygan Falls, Wis., introduced a new Butcher Shop line of smoked-cooked sausages, available in Cheddar Beer, Jalapeno Cheddar, Polish Sausage, Smoked Bratwurst, Cheddar Cheese and Andouille.
Hormel Foods Corp., Austin, Minn., entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Applegate Farms, LLC, the Bridgewater, N.J.-based owner of the Applegate brand and producer of natural and organic value-added prepared meats.
New Generation Consumer Group, a Whittier, Calif.-based consumer products marketing and media company, rolled out Mucho Macho Hot Links sausages, ideal for tailgaters and backyard barbecues.
John Morrell Food Group, a Lisle, Ill.-based division of Smithfield Foods, expanded its Nathan's Famous brand to include a 50% reduced-fat variety of hot dogs.