Rancher’s Premium Smokehouse Teams Up with Kroger to Introduce Product to Aisles Beginning April 27 Texas-made Rancher’s Premium Smokehouse sausages hit Kroger, Fry’s and Smith’s shelves just in time for summer grilling season DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Grilling enthusiasts, mark your calendars! Rancher’s Premium Smokehouse products are hitting shelves at America’s grocer, Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), starting Monday, April 27.