Smithfield Foods’ US subsidiary John Morrell Food Group has entered the ready-to-go breakfast category with the launch of a refrigerated breakfast line

Armour BreakfastMakers comprises six ready-to-eat, portable varieties of breakfast options from cinnamon rolls and ham breakfast croissant sandwiches to French toast sticks.

Discover B2B Marketing That Performs

Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.

Find out more

“They are portable and convenient, making anywhere a fit-for-breakfast place,” Chuck Gitkin, vice president marketing, innovation and R&D for the John Morrell Food Group, said.

US consumers are looking for more convenient ways to eat breakfast, a trend that has affected sales of breakfast cereals in the country, prompting manufacturers to launch snack bars, breakfast drinks and introduce breakfast biscuits into the market.

Just Food Excellence Awards - Nominations Closed

Nominations are now closed for the Just Food Excellence Awards. A big thanks to all the organisations that entered – your response has been outstanding, showcasing exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact.

Excellence in Action
Winning five categories in the 2025 Just Food Excellence Awards, Centric Software is setting the pace for digital transformation in food and FMCG. Explore how its integrated PLM and PXM suite delivers faster launches, smarter compliance and data-driven growth for complex, multi-channel product portfolios.

Discover the Impact