Brattleboro, Vermont-based Bascom Maple Farms recently highlighted how its maple syrup can help food manufacturers enhance the taste, texture and quality of meat, poultry and seafood products. According to Mintel’s “2022 Trending Flavors and Ingredients in Protein” report, maple, brown sugar and sweet appeared among the fastest-growing flavors used in meat product launches. Increasing prices are also […]
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, National
Seafood Shows Growth, But Remains Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
Fresh seafood prices had just a small uptick in February versus February last year across all three merchandising zones, according to a monthly report by IRI, 210 Analytics and Elanco. Only fresh finfish had lingering inflation of 5.3 percent when compared to February 2022 pricing levels. Over the latest 52 weeks, seafood prices increased 7.4 […]
Posted inPackaging News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Brooklyn Cured Redesigns Hot Dog Packaging, Adds Two Products
Brooklyn, New York-based Brooklyn Cured has launched new packaging for its all-beef New York Style hot dogs. The new packaging includes new colors and graphics to attract more consumer attention in store, as evidenced by increased velocity and sales. “We’re from Brooklyn, so of course we are inspired by Coney Island, but there are great hot-dog […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
Midan Appoints Associate Director Of PR, Brand Communications
Chicago-based Midan Marketing has appointed Marla Camins as associate director of public relations and brand communications, a newly created role focused on providing strategic direction, oversight and messaging for public relations initiatives. Camins will report to Steve Hixon, Midan’s VP of customer engagement. “We are confident that Marla’s skills and experience will be a valuable asset […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
Creekstone Farms To Build Child Learning Center For Employees
Arkansas City, Kansas-based Creekstone Farms has broken ground on a 20,000-square foot learning center, adjacent to its headquarters at 604 Goff Industrial Park Road. The meat supplier, which employs about 1,200 people, estimates the daycare will accommodate more than 100 children when it opens this fall. The facility, which will cost an estimated $3.5 million to […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Tyson Introduces Restaurant-Style Chicken Sandwiches, Sliders
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson has introduced new chicken breast sandwiches and sliders, available in original and spicy flavors. The restaurant-quality sandwich is ready in minutes, made with breaded, all-natural white meat chicken on an artisan bun. The new product is available in the frozen snacks section at retailers nationwide. “It’s now easier than ever for people to get the chicken […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National
AMC Exhibitors Donate Meat Products To North Texas Food Bank
Exhibitors at the Annual Meat Conference in Dallas, Texas, donated meat and poultry products to the North Texas Food Bank. The donation will provide more than 6,930 meals. “Members of the Meat Institute are continuing a long tradition of giving back to their communities and are glad to be able to support the people of North Texas with […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Snacks Brands, Southwest
Southern Recipe Small Batch Launches Pork Rind Croutons
Dallas, Texas-based Southern Recipe Small Batch has announced the newest addition to its collection of gourmet pork rinds. New Butter & Garlic and Italian Style Krutones will join the brand’s lineup as they sit alongside traditional croutons and other salad and soup toppers on shelf. Each new SKU boasts five grams of collagen just one gram of total carbohydrates […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National
Some Recovery For Meat Department Sales In February
The average price per pound in the meat department across all cuts and kinds, both fixed and random weight, stood at $4.54 in February, according to the monthly update from IRI, 210 Analytics and Hillphoenix. Prices increased slightly year-on-year at 2.8 percent, continuing a trend of moderating levels of inflation that started in 2022. As […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Natural Grocers Expands Seafood Brand With New Products
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers has introduced five new varieties of canned seafood to its line of Natural Grocers Brand Products, the company’s house brand. Customers looking for nutrient-dense sources of protein can enjoy Natural Grocers Brand Albacore and Skipjack Tuna, Wild Pink Salmon and two varieties of Wild Sardines. “We’re proud to offer our customers these affordable, premium-quality […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
The Giant Co. Contributes 3.9K Protein Items To Food Banks
Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Company has announced a donation of 3,873 hams, turkeys and chickens to 15 partner food banks. Employees from The Giant Company will also volunteer at several food banks over the next few weeks to organize and restock pantry shelves for spring. “Everyone deserves a full plate and the chance to gather around […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Farmer Focus Debuts Butcher-Style Organic Ground Chicken
Harrisonburg, Virginia-based Farmer Focus has launched a new product – Organic Ground Chicken. Available in select grocery retailers, Farmer Focus Organic Ground Chicken maintains moisture and holds flavors in a pan, grill or oven. “Our new Organic Ground Chicken builds on the award-winning success of our recent new products,” said Kathryn Tuttle, chief commercial officer. “As more […]
Posted inCentral Market, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Central Market To Host Meat Weekend March 22-28
CECentral Market will host its “Feed the Fire” meat market March 22-28. At 2 p.m. on March 25, Central Market butchers will host an educational Duroc pork cutting, showcasing the difference between cuts, explaining muscle location and hosting cooking demos. Presentation will be approximately 30-45 minutes. Central Market is also launching a new burger recipe […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Tuna Company Leads Call For Restoration Of Endangered Species
SFP study finds loss of biodiversity in longline tuna fisheries Boston-based Thai Union Group PLC, a seafood producer of shelf-stable tuna products, has announced its commitment to only source from vessels that are implementing best practices to protect ocean wildlife from bycatch. Thai Union’s action is based on research by Sustainable Fisheries Partnership on the risks to […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Carolina Pride Introduces Stack Pack Zero Sugar Bacon
Greenwood, South Carolina-based Carolina Pride, a regional producer of bacon, hot dogs, sausage and lunchmeats, has introduced two sizes of thick-cut, zero sugar bacon under its Carolina Pride Meats brand. According to the company, these new items “honors a 100-plus year heritage of delivering true Southern taste” to consumers. The new packaging highlights key product attributes and […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, West
Peter Pan Seafood To Purchase Trapper’s Creek Seafood Co.
Peter Pan Seafood has signed a letter of intent for an asset purchase of Anchorage, Alaska-based Trapper’s Creek Smoking Co., including a smokehouse facility in Anchorage and its brands: Copper River Smoking Company, Alaska’s Best, Trapper’s Creek and Eat Like a Grizzly. Peter Pan leadership plans to expand the company with the addition of smoking […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Self-Serve Vs. Full Service: How Consumers Choose Their Meat
Meat continues to be one of the highest performing perimeter departments, according to Anne-Marie Roerink, principal and founder of 210 Analytics. She presented the “Power of Meat 2023: An In-Depth Look At The Meat Department Through The Shoppers’ Eyes” during the Annual Meat Conference in Dallas, Texas. Meat is still a growing category despite pandemic- […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Seafood Expo Opens To Buyers, Suppliers In Boston
Seafood professionals from around the world have gathered in the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center for Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America Expo, taking place through March 14. Event organizer Diversified Communications opened the exhibit hall doors March 12 to welcome buyers and industry professionals who have come to network, learn and experience the largest […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Miami Beef Announces Two Add-On Acquisitions
Miami Beef Company Inc., a portfolio company of Trivest Partners, has announced the acquisition of Brooklyn Burger and Devault Foods. Brooklyn Burger is a frozen burger brand, serving grocery and retail customers across the U.S. Brooklyn Burger’s products include original steakhouse burgers, Wagyu beef burgers, premium blend burgers and all natural angus steakhouse burgers. Since […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Teton Waters Ranch Launches Beef, Veggie Blended Product Line
Loveland, Colorado-based Teton Waters Ranch announces the launch of Teton Taste Buds, a product line that provides nutrient-rich foods to support healthy eating habits for children. “Kids love the taste of these products and parents feel great about serving them because they are a more healthful, affordable, and convenient solution to get kids to eat better. […]