Ocean Brands, a brand of sustainably-caught fish in Canada, launched its line of tinned seafood Sept. 21 across the U.S. In partnership with Matiz, Ocean’s has introduced eight varieties of Brisling sardines and Mackerel filets. All Ocean’s fish are wild caught in their prime using sustainable fishing practices and hand packed, without artificial ingredients. “We […]
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, Deli News, Northeast
Blount Serving Up Soups, Will Add Pot Pies To Product Line
Two new fresh soups are on the menu for Fall River, Massachusetts-based Blount Family Kitchen. Rachael Blount Girard, senior brand manager for Blount Family brands [Blount Fine Foods], which is Blount Family Kitchen and the Clam Shack brand, said they are boil-in-bag and come in a paper cup. “Our approach is really like deli fresh, […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Produce News, Southwest
FarmBox Foods Launches Indoor Farm Growing Livestock Feed
FarmBox Foods has announced the launch of its Hydroponic Fodder Farm with a public open house Sept. 27 at 5389 Plum Ave. in Sedalia, Colorado. Guided tours of the new indoor farm — the third product line offered by FarmBox Foods — will be provided. Attendees will also receive a tour of the company’s other tech-assisted, containerized farms: […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Schweid & Sons Launches Three Sausage Breakfast Patties
Carlstadt, New Jersey-based Schweid & Sons is entering the sausage category with the debut of fresh, pork breakfast patties in three flavors: original, apple and Italian. “After more than a century in business, the launch of Schweid & Sons pork sausage breakfast patties marks our first entry into a new market segment and into an […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
Dakota Provisions Emerging As ‘Funky, Fresh Turkey Company’
Dakota Provisions is a vertically integrated company that takes turkeys “all the way to the market,” said Renee Robertson, head of marketing for the Huron, South Dakota-based business. Dakota Provisions owns the entire process, which aids in controlling costs and helping with the supply chain. “By being vertically integrated, we have less issues than some […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Godshall’s Newest Meat Offering Exceeding Expectations
Godshall’s Quality Meats is known for its all-natural turkey bacon. The Telford, Pennsylvania-based company began as a “small town butcher,” according to Ron Godshall, COO and president. The family-owned and -operated business, which is in its third generation of leadership, recently showcased its newest product, angus steak bacon, at the IDDBA expo in Atlanta, Georgia. […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
Cargill Names Rometty To Board Of Directors
Virginia “Ginni” M. Rometty, former chairman, president and CEO of IBM, has been elected to Minneapolis-based Cargill’s board of directors. “Ginni led the reinvention of IBM for the era of cloud and data, by realigning their portfolio through organic and acquired growth,” said Dave MacLennan, board chair and CEO. “She also is a steadfast advocate for […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Dietz & Watson Launches Protein-Packed Snack Packs
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based Dietz & Watson has begun introducing consumers to its protein-packed snack packs. The packs were first introduced at the 2018 IDDBA gathering. The “adult Lunchable” comes 12 to a case and features the brand’s well-established meat and cheese options, as well as other protein-based snacks such as dried cranberries, walnuts or cashew. To […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
American Foods Group Breaks Ground On Beef Processing Facility
American Foods Group is planning on opening a new beef processing facility in Warren County, Missouri. The company broke ground Sept. 12 at the site near Wright City – marking the beginning of a project expected to generate $1 billion in annual economic impact in Missouri. “As a third-generation farmer and cattleman myself, I am proud to welcome AFG […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Wright Brand Commemorates 100th Anniversary With Festival
To mark its 100th anniversary, Wright Brand will hold a one-day bacon festival on Sept. 16 in Vernon, Texas, during which the city will be officially renamed Bacon City, USA, for the weekend. The Bacon City, USA festival will commemorate 100 years since Roy Wright and Fay Eggleston created a thicker slice of bacon. From the inception of Wright Brand Bacon in the back […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
HKW Partners With Golden Country Oriental Food
Indianapolis, Indiana-based HKW has recapitalized Golden Country Oriental Food and its wholly-owned subsidiary Golden Ocean Seafood. The Lee family will remain significant investors in the company, and the management team will remain in place. Golden Country is a distributor of authentic ethnic foods primarily servicing the grocery, wholesale and foodservice channels. Golden Ocean is a distributor of frozen seafood […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Tops Promotes Ames To Meat/Seafood Specialist For East Region
Williamsville, New York-based Tops Friendly Markets has announced the promotion of Rusty Ames to meat and seafood specialist in the East Region for Tops. Ames was previously assistant category business manager – seafood. In his new role, Ames will be responsible for the Rochester & Fingerlakes/Syracuse West Districts. He will be responsible for overseeing all aspects […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National
Cargill, Continental Grain Acquires Sanderson Farms
Minneapolis-based Cargill and New York-based Continental Grain Company has acquired Sanderson Farms through a joint venture between companies. The acquisition was announced on Aug. 9, 2021. As a part of the closing of the transaction, Cargill and Continental Grain have combined Sanderson Farms with Wayne Farms, a subsidiary of Continental Grain, forming a new privately held […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National
National Pork Board Introduces Ponle Pork Platform
Des Moines, Iowa-based The National Pork Board is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with its newest platform, Ponle Pork. The board has used the summer grilling season to incorporate the meat into families’ dinner tables. This year, however, during the observance, the organization is celebrating the meat’s nutritional value and its integral role in Latinos’ past, present and […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Tyson Foods Commits $2.5M To Feeding America Food Banks
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods has announced its commitment of $2.5 million to address food insecurity by partnering with Feeding America member food banks to provide greater access to protein in communities facing hunger. This September, during Hunger Action Month, Tyson is also donating 2.5 million pounds of protein, the equivalent of 10 million meals, to […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
Cargill Donates $4.9M To Feeding America For Hunger Relief
Minneapolis-based Cargill has announced a $4.9 million donation to the Feeding America network of food banks. A key component of Cargill’s latest donation will include $1.9 million in support of increasing the supply of protein throughout the charitable food system. Protein, including chicken, beef, pork and even some plant-based foods, are the most requested items for […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, West, Whole Foods
Olli Salumeria Debuts Two Snack Pack Flavors
Oceanside, California-based Olli Salumeria has debuted its Olli Pepperoni Mozzarella Snack Pack, the latest offering in its line of high-protein grab-and-go mini meals. The snack pack, combining sliced Olli Pepperoni and Mozzarella cheese with La Panzanella crackers, joins four other Olli Snack Pack salami/cheese pairings including Genoa/Fontina, Sopressata/Cheddar, Calabrese/Asiago and Prosciutto/Mozzarella. Launched in 2018, Olli Snack Packs leverage the charcuterie […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Walmart Acquires Stake In Sustainable Beef’s Facility
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart has signed an agreement to acquire a minority stake in Sustainable Beef, a rancher-owned company based in North Platte, Nebraska. The grocer’s equity investment is part of a broader partnership to source top-quality angus beef from Sustainable Beef’s new beef processing facility. This partnership will help supplement the current beef industry and will provide […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Tops Celebrates Four Meat Managers For Dedication, Efforts
Williamsville, New York-based Tops Friendly Markets is recognizing its employee leaders within the meat departments throughout the chain’s footprint. These awards recognize the efforts to serve customers while navigating COVID-19 pandemic in 2021. In order to be eligible Tops employees had to meet the following criteria: 2021 sales, shrink and margin vs 2019 (the last year […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest, Sustainability News
Tyson Foods Releases 2021 Sustainability Report
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods has released its 2021 Sustainability Report, which reflects its focus on driving product responsibility and working to sustain natural resources. “More than ever, Tyson Foods is operating as part of a global food system and we have a critical role to play in responsibly producing food that is affordable, accessible and […]