Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers is offering deals on Thanksgiving turkeys, hams and other holiday essentials ahead of its stores’ closing on the holiday. “We understand our customers are looking for ways to stretch their hard-earned dollar and are counting on us for quality, affordable Thanksgiving staples,” said Dewayne Rabon, CMO of Southeastern Grocers. “To show […]
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Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Natural Grocers Offers Specialty Items For Thanksgiving
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers is offering customers specialty items for Thanksgiving, such as turkey pre-orders, holiday recipes and potential savings through Nov. 26. Natural Grocers’ customers can choose from six types of turkeys at various sizes to fit their budgets and taste preferences, including Mary’s free-range pre-cooked, oven-roasted turkey. Since its start in 1954, Mary’s Free-Range Turkey is […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Beaver Street Fisheries Expands Sea Best Seafood Festival Line
Jacksonville, Florida-based Beaver Street Fisheries is launching a new selection to its Sea Best Seafood Festival line. The brand launched in 2018 as an all-in-one bag, seafood boil ready to prepare in one pot. “Continued research tells us consumers want to enjoy seafood at home. It also tells us that they want it without too much fuss […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Tyson To Host Black College World Series In Montgomery, AL
The Black College World Series, presented by Arkansas-based Tyson Foods, will return May 9-13 to Riverwalk Stadium in Montgomery, Alabama. Eight HBCUs will compete for the third BCWS championship. “We’re excited to again serve as the title sponsor of the 2023 Black College World Series,” said Paul Davis, VP and chief equity, inclusion and diversity […]
Posted inMeijer, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
Meijer Stocked With Turkeys For Customers Ahead Of Holiday
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer is stocked and ready with traditional turkeys, as well as non-traditional entrees in preparation for the upcoming holiday season. The Midwest retailer has a wide selection of “competitively priced turkeys” but encourages people not to wait too long to make their purchase as they are first-come, first-served. Customers can purchase Meijer brand […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, West
Meat District, Los Angeles Rams Introduce The Champ Burger
Meat District and the Los Angeles Rams have announced a multi-year partnership that kicks off with the introduction of “The Champ” Burger, which is available across Southern California. The Champ Burger, made from the steak cuts of chuck, brisket and short-rib angus beef, will feature Meat District’s co-branded packaging with a neon LA Rams logo design. […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Perdue Foundation’s $20K Grant Helps Fund Leadership Program
Perdue Farms is supporting La Plaza Delaware and its Latino leadership program with a $20,000 grant funded through the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation. La Plaza Delaware is a nonprofit created to increase opportunities and prosperity for Latino and minority-owned businesses. The donation is part of the company’s “Delivering Hope to Our Neighbors” outreach focused on improving quality […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Gorton’s Seafood Launches Southern Style Shrimp
Gloucester, Massachusetts-based Gorton’s Seafood is adding a new option to its shrimp portfolio with the introduction of Southern Style Shrimp. Gorton’s Southern Style Shrimp is made with a combination of buttermilk, pepper and southern-inspired herbs and spices. The product launches at select retailers this fall, expanding to national distribution in 2023. It will be available in a 9.2-ounce […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
AJ’s Rocking L Specialty Meats Market Arrives In Destin, FL
Alan Laird, owner of four of AJ’s restaurants along Florida’s Gulf Coast, has opened an AJ’s Rocking L – Specialty Meats and Gourmet Market in Destin, Florida. Privately-owned, the store is at 872 Highway 98 E in Unit No. 19 at the Shoreline Village Mall. It has 2,500 square feet of space and provides custom cut meats such […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Stop & Shop Donates Turkeys To Hunger Relief Organizations
Quincy, Massachusetts-based Stop & Shop has launched its annual Turkey Express program, a month-long initiative dedicated to donating holiday meals to hunger relief organizations and families in need ahead of Thanksgiving. Stop & Shop has a history of giving back to the communities it serves with a focus on fighting hunger, an issue that continues […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Butterball Offers Talk-Line Comfort Calendar For Thanksgiving
Garner, North Carolina-based Butterball is offering a Turkey Talk-Line Comfort Calendar, a limited-edition calendar that provides Thanksgiving hosts 24 days of emotional support and practical tips. The daily tips and recommendations will be available via Instagram beginning Nov. 1, when the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line reopens for its 41st year. “The holiday season can be one of the most exciting […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National
U.S. Meat Industry Releases Data Report On GHG Emissions
A new report released in advance of the United Nations Climate Summit on Nov. 6-18 in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, reveals that about 81 percent of facilities’ reporting data are covered by Meat Institute members’ commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. With 100 percent of the Meat Institute’s large U.S. members (more than 2,000 employees) submitting data, the […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
The Giant Co. To Donate 13K Turkeys, Chickens To Food Banks
Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Co. will donate more than 13,000 turkeys and chickens to community partners and food banks in advance of Thanksgiving. “The Giant Company believes that all families, particularly those facing food insecurity, should enjoy a holiday meal and celebrate together with full plates and full hearts this year,” said April Mock, director of […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Chae-Ung Um Named Starkist Co-President, CEO
Reston, Virginia-based StarKist Co. has named Chae-Ung Um the new co-president and CEO. Um joins StarKist from LG Electronics, where he was corporate SVP of procurement strategy, digital procurement transformation and general procurement. Um’s first day will be Nov. 1, and he will become president and CEO of StarKist on Jan. 1, 2023. Andrew Choe […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Pound Of Ground Releases Survey Results On Family Meal Habits
Greeley, Colorado-based Pound of Ground Crumbles of JBS USA, a global food company, released a new survey conducted by OnePoll describing the challenges parents face while managing their households, especially at mealtime. The survey fielded 2,000 U.S. parents with school-aged children, as they returned to their routines for the academic year. Results from the study detailed […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
Oscar Mayer Encourages ‘No Meat’ On World Vegan Day, Nov. 1
Chicago-based Kraft Heinz and its brand, Oscar Mayer, is calling on consumers to abstain from bacon consumption of any kind on World Vegan Day, Nov. 1. According to a recent survey, more than half of vegans have abandoned their diet for bacon, making it the ultimate “gateway meat.” With 63 percent of vegans wishing they could […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Hillshire Farm Enters Metaverse With Virtual Red Barn
Springdale, Arkansas-based Hillshire Farm has entered the metaverse for the first time with its Red Barn, featuring an interactive gaming experience in Decentraland, a 3D virtual world browser-based platform. Visitors of the Hillshire Farm barn will be greeted by a farmer-inspired non-playable character who will share key locations to visit within the game and details about the quest. Users are […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Do Good Chicken Saves 10M Pounds Of Food From Landfills
Bedminster, New Jersey-based Do Good Chicken reports it has diverted more than 10 million pounds of surplus grocery food from landfills, after community donations are made, to upcycle into nutritious chicken feed. The milestone comes six months since Do Good Chicken’s spring retail launch and equates to saving surplus grocery food weighing approximately three times the […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Perdue Farms Shares Progress On Animal Care Initiatives
Salisbury, Maryland-based Perdue Farms hosted its seventh annual Animal Care Summit near its headquarters after two years of hosting the annual event virtually. Since announcing the company’s commitments to animal care in 2016, the summit has been a key part of Perdue’s animal care strategy. “Now in our second century of business, we at Perdue Farms are proud to continue making […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Association News, National
NAMI, FMI Release New Design For Annual Meat Conference
The North American Meat Institute and FMI – The Food Industry Association has released a new look for the Annual Meat Conference while promising a renewed forum to encourage strategic trading partner experiences and to better deliver on the demands from the meat customer. “Our pulse on the shopper has never wavered, but we recently made some new discoveries about […]