Heinen’s is extending its use of the Afresh AI platform to period ending inventory across its fresh departments, replacing manual after-hours counts with AI-generated inventory estimates in produce, meat, deli, cheese and bakery. The Warrensville Heights, Ohio-based grocer already used Afresh for store ordering, so adding the inventory review required no new integrations or devices, […]
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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Survey: 55 Percent Of Consumers Are Buying Less Beef
Fifty-five percent of U.S. consumers are buying less beef or have stopped entirely amid rising prices, the New World screwworm outbreak and global trade disruptions, according to the 2026 Consumer Grocery and Protein Trends survey released July 21 by Blue Yonder. At the same time, one-third of consumers have increased their overall protein purchases in […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National, News, West
Pacific Seafood, Ocean Beauty Seafoods Merge Distribution Businesses
Pacific Seafood and Ocean Beauty Seafoods have merged their distribution businesses, combining two family-owned seafood companies across six western facilities.
Expert Article
Incremental Growth Starts With Ground Pork
By Kiersten Hafer, VP of Business Intelligence and Innovation, National Pork Board The way consumers shop, order and eat continues to morph. They’re looking for high-protein, flexible and adventurous meals that deliver on taste, value and versatility all at once. That shift creates a major opportunity for retailers, and pork is uniquely positioned to deliver. […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, News, Southeast
Pilgrim’s Invests $75M To Expand GA Plant, Closes TN Harvesting Operations
The company will expand capacity to produce a mix of higher‑value, boneless chicken products – including those in fast‑growing categories.
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Survey: 85% Say Whole-Food Protein Is Healthier Than Processed Alternatives
A new national survey of 2,000 U.S. adults commissioned by Pre Brands finds that consumers strongly prefer real, whole‑food protein sources over processed alternatives. Eighty‑five percent of respondents say whole‑food protein is healthier than protein from processed products, 79 percent find it more satisfying and 74 percent say it is more filling. Nearly two‑thirds (65 […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Marketing News, Midwest, News, Save A Lot
Save A Lot Spotlighting How Its Stores Cut Meat In-House
Save‑A‑Lot has launched a Fresh Cut Meat campaign, spotlighting the retailer’s commitment to providing customers with fresh, quality meat cut in-store. The campaign highlights a key point of difference from other national grocery chains: Save‑A‑Lot cuts meat fresh in‑store. At stores nationwide, trained meat cutters prepare select beef and pork products daily. “At Save‑A‑Lot, we […]
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Circana, FMI Webinar: Digital Demand Reshapes Fresh Food Shopping
Fresh food sales are navigating a complex consumer landscape shaped by gas price pressures, affordability concerns and accelerating e-commerce adoption, according to insights shared during a recent webinar hosted by Circana and FMI. The online session, “Fresh Perspectives: Demystifying Demand in the Digital Age,” brought together Jonna Parker, VP of fresh foods at Circana; Kelly […]