Tyson Foodservice announced what it described as “a dynamic portfolio catering to cravings across dayparts” across convenience store dining.

The company highlighted Hillshire Farm Stuffed Croissants, a blend of flaky croissants and meats in a category that has seen close to 50% year-over-year menu penetration growth, according to Dataessential. Available in varieties such as ham and cheddar and pepperoni and mozzarella cheese, Hillshire Farm Stuffed Croissants offer a protein-packed snack or entrée that's quick and easy to retherm in a TurboChef oven, conventional oven or microwave. The company said the product appears on-menu at a top-five QSR chain “and is extremely well-liked, outperforming nearly all other breakfast pastry items and getting a four-star rating for uniqueness.”

Tyson Foodservice also highlighted its trio of Pierre Melts, available in Philly cheesesteak, cheesy bacon, and BBQ pulled pork. “With 49% of U.S. sandwich restaurant menus featuring ‘toasted,’ Pierre Melts stand out as a convenient and protein-packed solution,” according to the company. The packaging crisps the buttered, Texas toast bread while microwaving, delivering a toasty exterior and melty interior in just 45-60 seconds. According to Tyson Foodservice, the pre-assembled and pre-toasted sandwiches are an “affordable, quality snack that satisfies the demand for speedy, protein-packed sandwiches in the convenience store landscape.”

In October, NACS Daily covered the rise of breakfast sandwiches, which were the fastest-growing item at QSRs and convenience stores in 2023 according to Circana. The growth occurred at the expense of cereal, which has been in decline for years.