A study released by the National Frozen and Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA), Harrisburg, Pa., reveals growth in positive frozen food content and innovation within the category.

Mikey’s, Bethlehem, Pa., introduced Mikey’s Breakfast Pockets.

Tyson Foods, Inc., Springdale, Ark., announced plans to sell its Sara Lee Frozen Bakery and Van’s businesses to private equity firm Kohlberg & Co., Mount Kisco, N.Y.

Conagra Brands, Inc., Chicago, entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Sandwich Bros. of Wisconsin, a producer of frozen breakfast and entrée flatbread sandwiches and division of Kangaroo Brands, Milwaukee, Wis.

Nestlé USA, Glendale, Calif., announced plans to acquire Sweet Earth, a plant-based foods manufacturer based in Moss Landing, Calif.

Farm Rich, St. Simons Island, Ga., revealed a new line of premium breakfast and snack items as part of its Farm Rich Bakery introduction.

Here, senior foodservice analyst Julia Gallo Torres and food analyst Amanda Topper from Mintel explore how breakfast trends are influencing U.S. consumer foodservice and retail purchases.

The Kraft Heinz Co., Pittsburgh, Pa., introduced new Bagel Bites Breakfast products.

Breakfast remains to be the most important meal of the day. Here’s why.