Jacksonville, Florida-based Bubba Burger is unveiling a new burger variety, Jalapeño Cheddar, in time for grilling season. “We’ve all had more time in the kitchen with family over the last two years, and folks have become more comfortable experimenting with new flavors and recipes,” said Travis Crouse, chief operating officer of Bubba Foods. “Our new Jalapeño Cheddar Bubba […]
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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Harvest Of The Sea Launches Seafood Medley At Costco Locations
Los Angeles-based Harvest of the Sea, a leader in premium seafood products, has launched its Seafood Medley at Costco locations regionally. The roll out for Seafood Medley has already begun in Costco in the Bay Area and San Diego, California and has expanded to Arizona, Colorado and Texas. Beginning March 25, Seafood Medley will be available for […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, National
IRI Shows Meat Navigated Pandemic Better Than Other Departments
To Jonna Parker, many of the macro disruptions in the food ecosystem resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic have actually favored meat. “I would argue no department changed as much for American consumers than meat,” said Parker, principal of fresh foods at IRI. Her remarks came during a virtual presentation that covered the latest data IRI has […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Snacks Brands
Vermont Smoke And Cure Launches Bacon Pork Mini Sticks
Hinesburg, Vermont-based Vermont Smoke and Cure said that its new Hickory Smoked Uncured Bacon Pork Mini Sticks have been launched in retail and online stores. The Hickory Smoked Uncured Bacon Pork Mini Sticks taste like bacon with a smoky flavor and a hint of maple syrup. This is the fourth stick to be offered in […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Carolina Pride Meats Unveils New Logo, Packaging For Brand
Greenwood, South Carolina-based Carolina Pride has unveiled a new logo and visual identity, along with new packaging for its Carolina Pride Meats brand. Carolina Pride’s new branding provides a more contemporary look for the brand, while continuing to honor a 100-plus year heritage. The new look will incorporate the redesigned logo and visual identity across print […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, West
Bumble Bee Debuts ‘Good For You’ Campaign To Change Perceptions
San Diego, California-based Bumble Bee Seafoods has debuted a new advertising campaign designed to recruit the next generation of tuna lovers by dispelling category perceptions and inspiring new usage ideas. “At Bumble Bee, we firmly believe that everyone deserves to eat well, no matter what. The idea of democratizing wellness is what inspired us to confront […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southeast
SeaPak Launches Southern Style Jumbo Shrimp
St. Simons Island, Georgia-based SeaPak has launched its new Southern Style Jumbo Shrimp. The first of its kind to appear on seafood aisle shelves, Southern Style Jumbo Shrimp combines its shrimp with zesty southern flavors. “At SeaPak, we always want to make sure we’re delighting our customers with relevant, on-trend, and delicious flavors,” said Kristen Beadon, director […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Farmer Focus Appoints Dillon As Chief Sustainability Officer
Harrisonburg, Virginia-based Farmer Focus has appointed Matthew Dillon as chief sustainability officer. Dillon brings experience with social impact brands, sustainable supply chains, and federal and state advocacy, along with a passion for organic agriculture and a comprehensive understanding of the sustainability challenges and opportunities ahead for food companies. Dillon serves as a regular speaker at industry […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, National
FMI’s Power Of Seafood Reveals Strong Sales And Cooking Trends
FMI – The Food Industry Association has released the “2022 Power of Seafood,” finding seafood department sales totaled $16.9 billion – an increase of 0.9 percent in 2021. Several consumer trends support higher seafood sales, including a growing consumption among frequent consumers, more shoppers cooking and preparing it at home and more shoppers choosing it […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, National
Convenience, Preparation Key To Increasing Meat Sales
(Editor’s note: This is the third in a three-part series covering the release of the annual Power of Meat report. For part 1, click here. For part 2, click here.) Consumers like convenience and meat shoppers are no different. Anything grocers can do to help their shoppers with planning, shopping, preparation and cleanup will pay […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, National
Social Responsibility Playing Greater Role In Meat Purchases
(Editor’s note: This is the second in a three-part series covering the release of the annual Power of Meat report. Part three will appear Friday.) While meat continues to be a popular choice among shoppers, at 74 percent, some are not quite sure that meat belongs in a healthy and balanced diet, according to Anne-Marie […]
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Power of Meat Report Shows Beef ‘King Of The Castle’
(Editor’s note: This is the first in a three-part series covering the release of the annual Power of Meat report. Parts two and three will appear Thursday and Friday.) In what was described as another unusual year – with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, inflation and supply chain challenges – “meat really remained top dog,” said […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Smithfield Food Workers Ratify Contract For Wage Increases, Vacations
Workers at Virginia-based Smithfield Foods ratified a four-year agreement March 7. Teamsters Local 822 represents more than 1,000 workers in the plant and 98 percent of members voted to approve the contract. “The pandemic really illuminated issues within the meat processing industry,” said James Wright, Teamsters Local 822 president and VP at large-elect. “We knew taking […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, National
Silver Fern Farms Debuts Net Carbon Zero Angus Beef In U.S.
New Zealand-based Silver Fern Farms has debuted its USDA-approved Net Carbon Zero Angus beef in the U.S. The company has been supplying the U.S. market with grass-fed products for four decades and says its “Net Carbon Zero By Nature” product is a further step along its journey to being climate positive and regenerative by 2030. […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Del Pacifico Seafoods Launches Three New Products
Del Pacifico Seafoods has announced its entry into the aquaculture space with plans to introduce its new line of responsibly-farmed shrimp and oysters March 13-15 at Seafood Expo North America in Boston, Massachusetts. The company will also introduce white snook, a white fish native to Mexico and popular in the southeastern United States. Del Pacifico will be […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Snacks Brands, Whole Foods
Brave Good Kind Announces Distribution of Tender Chicken Bars
K2 Ventures, a Boston, Massachusetts-based startup that launched a new snack brand called Brave Good Kind last year, has announced that its Tender Chicken Bars will be distributed at more than 350 Sprouts Farmers Market locations nationwide. Launched online in spring 2021, Brave Good Kind says it is on a mission to reimagine healthy on-the-go snacking and designed especially for women […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Association News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
NPFDA Recognizes Two Protein Leaders During Awards Reception
The St. Marys, Georgia-based National Protein and Food Distributors Association honored two industry leaders during its awards reception Jan. 26 at the Annual Protein Convention in the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. Laurie Pate, president of Foodlinx in Brentwood, California, was awarded the NPFDA Member of the Year Award. Joe Monroe, general manager of Columbia Meats in […]
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Gelson’s Celebrates Mardi Gras With Crawfish And Shrimp Boil
Encino, California-based Gelson’s is highlighting a new dish for the Mardi Gras holiday festivities – Gelson’s Crawfish and Shrimp Boil. The chef-inspired recipe is an homage to the Big Easy delicacy, packed with crawfish, extra-jumbo shrimp, Andouille sausage, fresh vegetables, Cajun garlic butter sauce and broth. Order online at gelsons.com/crawfishboil or pick up in-store from the self-serve […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, West
American Seafoods Announces CEO Transitions
Seattle, Washington-based American Seafoods Group, a provider of sustainable protein and an at-sea processor of wild Alaska pollock and Pacific hake, has appointed Einar Gustafsson to CEO, effective upon completion of his transition. Gustafsson will succeed Mikel Durham. “Einar brings to American Seafoods proven senior leadership and exceptional strategic capabilities in developing and growing worldwide seafood […]
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Columbus Craft Meats Launches New Marketing Campaign
Hayward, California-based Columbus Craft Meats has announced its new integrated marketing campaign – the “Like This” campaign. “Like This” shows consumers how they can use Columbus brand products to create charcuterie boards and bites. The campaign offers inspiration through easy charcuterie builds to deliver elevated experiences. Many of the featured flavor combinations are part of the new Perfect Charcuterie Bite […]