Pork Giant Smithfield Launches Plant-Based Sausage Links

Plant-based brand Pure Farmland—a subsidiary of pork giant Smithfield Foods—recently launched a line of plant-based sausages at select retailers nationwide. The new soy-based sausages are available in three flavors: Mild Italian Dinner Links, Savory Original Breakfast Links, and Maple Breakfast Links.

Smithfield initially launched the Pure Farmland line in 2019 with breakfast patties (in original and maple flavors); burger patties (one that is “Simply Seasoned” and another stuffed with a dairy-free cheddar alternative); and meatballs (in “Homestyle” and Italian flavors, the latter made with a dairy-free Parmesan alternative). The line also features two flavors of “starters” (Simply Seasoned and Mild Italian), plant-based meat crumbles which can be added to recipes as a replacement for meat.

In August, Pure Farmland Brand Manager Erin Thacker revealed that the brand was “very pleased” with the performance of its plant-based product portfolio and revealed that it was working to improve the formulation of its initial line with more protein and non-GMO soy, while reducing sodium and saturated fat content.