Tyson Foods Sizzles with New Grilling Options for Summer 2026
As the summer grilling season approaches, Tyson Foods Inc. is turning up the heat with an exciting expansion of its product lineup. The company has announced a series of bold, ready-to-enjoy offerings from its renowned brands, including *Tyson®, Wright®, Ball Park®, and Hillshire Farm®*. These new products are designed to enhance backyard cookouts, family gatherings, and quick summer meals, delivering flavor, quality, and convenience to consumers across the nation.
1. Wright Brand Smoked Sausage: A New Addition to the Family
In a bid to diversify its offerings, the *Wright* brand is venturing beyond its premium bacon roots with the launch of its first-ever rope sausage line. This innovative product is fully cooked and boasts a rich smokehouse flavor, requiring minimal preparation for busy summer days. The new *Wright* brand smoked sausages are versatile, making them an ideal addition to a variety of summer meals—whether grilled, sliced, or used in skillet dishes.
The sausage line comes in three tantalizing varieties, each available at select retailers nationwide:
- Garlic & Black Pepper Smoked Sausage
- Three Cheese Smokehouse Smoked Sausage
- Smoked Jalapeño & Cheddar Smoked Sausage
2. Hillshire Farm Expands Smoked Sausage Offerings
Continuing the trend of convenience and flavor, *Hillshire Farm* is also expanding its portfolio with new smoked sausage rope and links. These products are fully cooked and designed for quick preparation, making them perfect for both casual summer cookouts and busy weeknight dinners.
The *Hillshire Farm* lineup now includes:
- Rope: Spicy Italian Style Smoked Sausage
- Links: Sweet Hickory Links and Jalapeño Cheddar Links
These new offerings are set to be available at select retailers nationwide, further solidifying *Hillshire Farm*'s presence in the summer grilling market.
3. Ball Park's Bold New Jalapeño Beef Franks
No summer gathering is complete without hot dogs, and *Ball Park* is stepping up with its introduction of the *Ball Park* Bun Size Jalapeño Beef Franks. Made from 100% beef with no fillers, these franks are designed to fit perfectly in a hot dog bun, providing a classic, meaty bite with a balanced kick of jalapeño heat.
These new Jalapeño Beef Franks are rolling out now at select retailers, making them a great addition to backyard barbecues, tailgates, and game day festivities.
4. Celebrating Independence with Tyson Star Chicken Nuggets
In a festive nod to America’s 250th anniversary, *Tyson* is launching limited-time *Tyson* Star Chicken Nuggets. These playful star-shaped nuggets come adorned in celebratory red, white, and blue packaging, making them a fun choice for summer gatherings and patriotic occasions, such as the Fourth of July and Labor Day.
Made with white meat chicken and packed with 11 grams of protein per serving, these fully cooked nuggets can be prepared in various ways, including air fryers, ovens, microwaves, or deep fryers. The *Tyson* Star Nuggets are now available at select retailers nationwide for a limited time.
5. Conclusion
Tyson Foods Inc. is strategically positioning itself to capture the summer grilling market with its expanded product offerings. By introducing a range of convenient and flavorful options across iconic brands, Tyson is not only responding to consumer demand for quality and convenience but also reinforcing its leadership in the protein sector. As summer heats up, these new products are sure to become staples at gatherings, ensuring that Tyson Foods continues to feed families and friends like family.
With approximately 133,000 team members as of September 2025, Tyson Foods remains committed to delivering high-quality food products safely and affordably to every table in the world.
