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Jimmy Dean Foods is a food company that was founded in 1969 by country singer and actor Jimmy Dean. It was purchased by Consolidated Foods, later renamed Hillshire Brands.

History

Dean founded the Jimmy Dean Sausage brand of breakfast sausage, which was originally called "Pure Pork Sausage." The Jimmy Dean Sausage company did well, in part due to Dean's own extemporized, good-humored commercials.

Dean remained involved in running the company after the takeover, though they eventually began phasing him out of any management duties. By 2004, he was no longer acting as spokesman.

Products

  • Tastefuls! (discontinued; made in late 1990s to compete with Oscar Mayer Lunchables)
  • Fresh sausage
  • Sausage links and patties
  • Fresh bacon
  • Full cooked bacon, sausage links and sausage patties
  • Breakfast bowls
  • Sandwiches
  • Jimmy Dean Skillets
  • Pancake and sausage on a stick
  • Omelets
  • Heat 'N Serve microwavable sausage
  • Jimmy D's Breakfasts
  • Jimmy Dean Delights (Sandwiches, Bowls and Sausage)

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