Oscar Mayer has announced its first on-the-go refrigerated breakfast offering: new Oscar Mayer Scramblers. The innovation comes after uncovering that only 23 percent of people are eating a full breakfast due to limited hearty options available. Oscar Mayer Scramblers are made using two fresh eggs and are available in three varieties – including Bacon and Velveeta, […]
Category: Meat/Seafood/Poultry
The Shelby Report covers meat, seafood and poultry for grocery retailers nationwide, from protein trends and pricing developments to supplier announcements and meat department merchandising strategies. Updated regularly across our five regional editions.
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Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Tyson, Redner’s Markets Provide Back-To-School Boost
Star Ranch Angus beef, a Tyson Foods fresh meats brand, has partnered with Redner’s Markets to help support educators and students beginning the new school year in Reading, Pennsylvania. The Good Neighbor Initiative has pledged $8,000 to the Berks County Head Start program, which will use the funds for two of its enrichment initiatives – […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Snacks Brands, Southwest
Southern Recipe Pork Rinds Celebrates Truck Driver Appreciation Week
In Dallas, Texas-based Southern Recipe’s Annual Truck Driver Appreciation Week campaign, the brand will support St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund with a $7,500 donation, plus an additional $5,000 donation from Rudolph Foods going to the wellness programs. Throughout Truck Driver Appreciation Week, which is Sept. 10–16, drivers will be encouraged to sign up for free health screenings and services […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Marketing News, Merchandising News, Southeast
Butterball Releases 2023 Thanksgiving Outlook Report
Garner, North Carolina-based Butterball has released its 2023 Thanksgiving Outlook Report, revealing consumer plans and sentiment. According to the findings, people are optimistic and planning to celebrate – with turkey as the centerpiece – again this year, but inflation is top of mind for many. Notably, 79 percent of consumers who plan to celebrate Thanksgiving expect inflation to impact […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National
Report: Strong Meat Sales During July Fourth Holiday Week
According to the annual report by Circana, 210 Analytics and Hillphoenix, the average price per pound in the meat department across all cuts and kinds stood at $4.60 in July, which was unchanged from the levels seen in July 2022. Pricing was slightly higher for fresh meat but processed meat prices came down 1.9 percent […]
Posted inHarris Teeter, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Verde Farms Partners, Expands Distribution With Harris Teeter
Boston-based Verde Farms has partnered with Matthews, North Carolina-based Harris Teeter, making its sustainably-raised beef available in more than 250 locations in the Southeast. “We are thrilled to join forces with Harris Teeter to make our organic, 100 percent grass-fed beef accessible to even more health conscious people and families,” said Dana Ehrlich, CEO and co-founder […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National
Seafood Trends Downward In June By 3.2%
Seafood prices reflected below-average inflation across the board, according to Circana, 210 Analytics and Elanco. Fresh seafood prices were lower in June than last year by 3.2 percent. This was driven by deflation in shellfish and finfish. Frozen seafood prices were also lower in June 2023 compared with June 2022, whereas shelf-stable only had a mild […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
Smithfield, Kroger Donate 30K Pounds Of Food To Nonprofit
Smithfield Foods, in partnership with Kroger, donated 30,000 pounds of protein to Gleaners Food Bank to help fight hunger in central Indiana. The donation, which included Smithfield bacon and ham, will provide 120,000 servings to food insecure people in Gleaners’ 21-county service area. Aric Almirola, driver of the No. 10 Smithfield Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
North Coast Seafoods Introduces Culinary Reserve Crab Meat
Boston, Massachusetts-based North Coast Seafoods, a supplier of sustainable seafood, has introduced Culinary Reserve Crab Meat. It is available to foodservice operators, chefs and retailers across the country. North Coast’s Culinary Reserve Crab Meat is a premium line of pasteurized Blue Swimming Crab meat available in six varieties of 1-lb. cans, including Colossal Crab Meat, Jumbo Lump […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Heartland Catfish Co. Celebrates National Catfish Month
Itta Bena, Mississippi-based Heartland Catfish Co., the nation’s leading supplier of fresh and frozen catfish products, is celebrating National Catfish Month by reflecting on its growth and environmental initiatives. Since 1984, August has been recognized as National Catfish Month to celebrate the hard work and dedication that goes into producing and receiving high-quality U.S. farm-raised […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, West
Bristol Bay Celebrates Large Wild Sockeye Salmon Harvest
The cumulative wild sockeye salmon harvest through the end of July in Bristol Bay, Alaska, sits at 38 million fish, surpassing the forecast of 37 million. As anticipated, this season’s strong returns make 2023 one of the top five harvest seasons of the past 20 years – a follow-up to last year’s all-time record-breaking harvest. Bristol […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, West
Wild Planet Foods Introduces 5 Sustainable Seafood Products
McKinleyville, California-based Wild Planet Foods has introduced five new seafood items to Whole Foods Market shelves nationwide. Wild Planet Foods brings these new SKUs to consumers looking to make a positive impact on their health and the planet’s by purchasing canned sustainable seafood products. The seafood company uses selective harvesting methods that target one species at a […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Tyson Foods Celebrates Grand Opening Of Learning Center
Tyson Foods has opened a new employer-sponsored child care facility – the Tyson Learning Center – near the company’s poultry processing complex in Humboldt, Tennessee. The Tyson Learning Center will offer greater access to affordable child care for Tyson Foods’ employees. The nearly $5 million investment will support more than 100 children, 5 years of […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest, Sustainability News
Tyson Ventures Spotlights Sustainability Entrepreneurs
Tyson Ventures, the venture capital arm of Tyson Foods, recently held its second startup-targeted pitch event, Tyson Demo Day 2023, selecting four firms – GenoTwin, NetZro, SuperGround and ZwitterCo – to receive mentorship and other partnership opportunities. Focused on the theme of upcycling and sustainability, Tyson Ventures’ event on July 11 drew 11 innovators and entrepreneurs […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Godshall’s Quality Meats Acquires Processing Plant
Godshall’s, an employee-owned company founded in 1945 and America’s third largest turkey bacon brand, has purchased a processing plant in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, from Clemens Food Group for an undisclosed amount. The 53,000-square-foot processing plant sits on 10 acres and was operated by Clemens Food Group until late 2022. Godshall’s Quality Meats hopes that the plant will be […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Dietz & Watson Focuses On Choices, Value During Inflationary Times
Philadelphia-based Dietz & Watson showcased its uncured frank and sausage category at the recent IDDBA Show in Anaheim, California. Taylor Grissinger, senior retail marketing manager, spoke on the show floor with The Griffin Report of the Northeast’s Maggie Kaeppel. Grissinger said the company has new SKUs of 15-ounce franks, in four flavor varieties, under the […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National
Marketplace Pressure Drives Stronger Meat Demand
Circana and 210 Analytics have taken a deep dive into the numbers to understand the marketplace impact on meat and poultry trends. The average price per pound in the meat department across all cuts and kinds, both fixed and random weight, stood at $4.56 in May. For the first time in many months, the average […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Executive News, Southeast
Heartland Catfish Co. Names New Regional Sales Manager
Veteran food broker Linda Farnsworth Gwinn has joined Itta Bena, Mississippi-based Heartland Catfish Co. as a regional sales manager, working with customers in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. Founded in 1996, Heartland has grown into a large U.S. farm-raised catfish producer and processor. Owned by the Tackett Family of Tackett Fish Farms, […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Tyson Foods Holds First Supplier Inclusion Summit
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods’ first Supplier Inclusion Summit on June 20 brought together more than 25 customers, partners and potential suppliers for conversations about building and nurturing a diverse supply chain. “We are proud to work with companies like Tyson Foods that share our views on diversity and inclusion,” said Jim Morris, owner and CEO […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National
Premium Pork Delivers On Consumer Demand For Quality
Sponsored content U.S. consumers are hungry, and they have a growing appetite for high-quality meat. According to The Power of Meat 2023 report, meat sales are at an all-time high, up 5.7 percent over the previous year. With rising sales, consumers continue to seek high-quality products. In fact, meat quality/appearance was the No. 1 factor […]