Consumers are still wanting good quality meals and demand remains strong.

Tyson’s Gregg Uecker is the deserving recipient of the annual award.

Among the new items is Impossible Sausage, which marks the first plant protein at Cracker Barrel.

Already active in southern California, Las Vegas, Arizona and Hawaii, the company is bringing its beef to Whole Foods Market stores in additional regions.

Florence Makope will succeed Gary Jamison, who is retiring after working at the company for 34 years.

Barbecue can be part of a healthy diet thanks to more choices for cuts and seasonings.

The acquisition was first announced in mid-May.

Eight institutions will research detecting and preventing the spread of future outbreaks.