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 […]
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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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 […]
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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 […]
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Natural Grocers Announces Second Annual ‘Celebrate Colorado’ Event
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers has announced its second annual “Celebrate Colorado” event on March 3. Customers at its 41 stores across the state will receive a free, Colorado-themed, limited-edition, reusable shopping bag and commemorative sticker, along with special discounts on local brands. Shoppers can also enter to win a $100 Natural Grocers Gift Card – one lucky winner will be announced […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, West
Chicken Of The Sea Wins Brandspark’s Best New Product Award
San Diego, California-based Chicken of the Sea Frozen Foods has announced that it’s Crispy Stuffed Shrimp Creamy Garlic and Spinach has earned a spot on BrandSpark’s “Best New Products Awards” list as a winner in the food and beverage category for frozen shrimp. “Best New Product Awards” surveyed consumers to determine which new products in 2022 they not only tried […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Forever Oceans Announces Appointment Of Chief People Officer
Gainesville, Virginia-based Forever Oceans, an innovator in sustainable seafood, has announced Ashley Jean-Pierre as the company’s first chief people officer. The appointment comes as Forever Oceans has begun to build out its production capacity and enters a new growth phase following the concession for sustainable aquaculture in Brazil. Jean-Pierre will be reporting to Bill Bien. “I’m delighted to welcome […]
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Farmer Focus Hires Fuchs As Chief People Officer
Harrisonburg, Virginia-based Farmer Focus has appointed Liz Fuchs as chief people officer. She will succeed the retiring VP of human resources, Roy Norville, who led the company through its early growth stage. “Liz joins Farmer Focus at a key time in our evolution and her experience and proven track record of leading companies through rapid growth will […]
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Stryve Foods Completes Expansion Of Manufacturing Facility
Plano, Texas-based Stryve Foods Inc. shared details for boosting its manufacturing capacity of its Stryve Biltong and Vacadillos Carne Seca meat snack product lines. Leveraging the $35 million raised in a private placement transaction, Stryve has bolstered its primary manufacturing facility in Madill, Oklahoma and is planning to build and procure other facilities in 2022. Stryve is […]
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Mulay’s Celebrates Year Of Record Growth And Expanded Distribution
Longmont, Colorado-based Mulay’s Sausage, a female-owned and family-run premium sausage and meatball brand, experienced a year of unprecedented growth in 2021. This growth was driven in large part due to an expanded and diversified distribution footprint that is continuing into 2022. Remaining unchanged during this time of growth is Mulay’s commitment to produce “better-for-you” products sourced […]
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JBS U.S.A. Releases New Pound Of Ground Crumbles
Greeley, Colorado-based JBS U.S.A., a global food company, has launched Pound of Ground Crumbles frozen uncooked ground beef. A first-to-market dinner solution, Pound of Ground Crumbles cooks from frozen with no thawing or planning ahead. From personal experience as a busy parent combined with a background and knowledge in product development for food companies, Heidi Meyer, creator of […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Gordon Food Service Acquires Macgregors Meat & Seafood
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Gordon Food Service has entered into an agreement to acquire Macgregors Meat & Seafood, a Canadian supplier to foodservice, retail and private label customers. The acquisition will expand Gordon Food Service’s customer offerings through new food categories and new retailers. Upon the transaction’s completion, Macgregors will operate as a specialty company of Gordon Food […]