Chicken giant Tyson Foods is banking on prepared foods for future growth.

The Kroger Co. and Home Chef are expanding meal-kit service to additional cities, bringing the weekly rotating meal solution to 500 additional Kroger Family of Stores across the country.

Retailers looking to spice up sales in their perimeter meat and poultry and seafood departments would do well to consider more cross-merchandising opportunities with seasonings, rubs and breadings.