Because meat consumers can essentially shop anywhere and everywhere on their purchase journey, an effective omnichannel strategy is one of the most critical elements in a retailer’s marketing tool kit. NGA hosted a recent webinar that explored key insights from Midan Marketing’s Meat Consumer Segmentation 3.0 research showing the profound impact of the pandemic and […]
Category: Meat/Seafood/Poultry
Posted inBig Y Foods, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Big Y Taps Moriarty As New Director Of Meat And Seafood
The Big Y Board of Directors has named Megan L. Moriarty as director of meat and seafood, succeeding Norm E. Vernadakis, who is retiring Aug. 1 after 39 years in the industry. Vernadakis, who began his career at Big Y as a meat cutter in 1985, has held numerous leadership positions throughout his tenure. His […]
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Hannaford Supermarkets Recognized For Supporting Local Seafood Economy
The Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) has honored Hannaford Supermarkets with one of three inaugural “Gulf of Maine Tastemaker” awards, recognizing local businesses for their exceptional contributions to the seafood industry. Hannaford was recognized in the “Local” category for having “consistently worked with more than 20 local suppliers to ensure customers have access to […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, Harris Teeter, Northeast, Whole Foods
Manna Tree Takes Controlling Interest In Verde Farms, Plans Expansion
Global private equity firm Manna Tree has taken a controlling interest in Verde Farms, a brand of organic, 100 percent grass-fed and pasture-raised beef. The investment aims to accelerate Verde’s growth in the rapidly expanding better-for-you (BFY) beef category, which is currently outpacing conventional beef by nearly three times. Manna Tree first invested in Verde Farms in January […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National
Beaver Street Fisheries, iFoodDS Partner On Seafood Traceability Initiative
Beaver Street Fisheries and iFoodDS have introduced a proof-of-concept project to connect the seafood supply chain from producers to distributors to food service and grocery retail customers. The iFoodDS Trace Exchange with IBM Food Trust platform enables this connectivity, allowing Beaver Street Fisheries and its supplier network to capture, store and share data required by […]
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Report: May Seafood Sales Highlight Less Inflation
Seafood has experienced far less inflation than total food and beverages, according to Circana and 210 Analytics. The price per pound for total refrigerated/fresh seafood decreased, driven by finfish and shellfish. Frozen and shelf-stable seafood prices also declined year over year. However, at an average price per pound of $9.49, the cost for fresh and […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Packaging News, Southeast
Butterball Introduces Redesigned Packaging
Butterball is introducing new packaging for its portfolio of retail products for the first time since 2018. The redesign will enhance the consumer shopping experience by incorporating a consistent look and feel across all product lines with easy-to-read labeling, a bright blue design and an interactive QR code to boost shopper engagement with the brand. […]
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Smithfield Foods, Grocery Outlet Donate Protein Truckload
Smithfield Foods, in partnership with Grocery Outlet, donated 41,000 pounds of protein to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank as a part of the grocery retailer’s “Independence from Hunger” food drive to fight food insecurity and provide important center-of-the-plate protein for family tables. “This protein donation in partnership with Grocery Outlet will support the Central Pennsylvania […]