SFP study finds loss of biodiversity in longline tuna fisheries Boston-based Thai Union Group PLC, a seafood producer of shelf-stable tuna products, has announced its commitment to only source from vessels that are implementing best practices to protect ocean wildlife from bycatch. Thai Union’s action is based on research by Sustainable Fisheries Partnership on the risks to […]
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Carolina Pride Introduces Stack Pack Zero Sugar Bacon
Greenwood, South Carolina-based Carolina Pride, a regional producer of bacon, hot dogs, sausage and lunchmeats, has introduced two sizes of thick-cut, zero sugar bacon under its Carolina Pride Meats brand. According to the company, these new items “honors a 100-plus year heritage of delivering true Southern taste” to consumers. The new packaging highlights key product attributes and […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, West
Peter Pan Seafood To Purchase Trapper’s Creek Seafood Co.
Peter Pan Seafood has signed a letter of intent for an asset purchase of Anchorage, Alaska-based Trapper’s Creek Smoking Co., including a smokehouse facility in Anchorage and its brands: Copper River Smoking Company, Alaska’s Best, Trapper’s Creek and Eat Like a Grizzly. Peter Pan leadership plans to expand the company with the addition of smoking […]
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Self-Serve Vs. Full Service: How Consumers Choose Their Meat
Meat continues to be one of the highest performing perimeter departments, according to Anne-Marie Roerink, principal and founder of 210 Analytics. She presented the “Power of Meat 2023: An In-Depth Look At The Meat Department Through The Shoppers’ Eyes” during the Annual Meat Conference in Dallas, Texas. Meat is still a growing category despite pandemic- […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Seafood Expo Opens To Buyers, Suppliers In Boston
Seafood professionals from around the world have gathered in the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center for Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America Expo, taking place through March 14. Event organizer Diversified Communications opened the exhibit hall doors March 12 to welcome buyers and industry professionals who have come to network, learn and experience the largest […]
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Miami Beef Announces Two Add-On Acquisitions
Miami Beef Company Inc., a portfolio company of Trivest Partners, has announced the acquisition of Brooklyn Burger and Devault Foods. Brooklyn Burger is a frozen burger brand, serving grocery and retail customers across the U.S. Brooklyn Burger’s products include original steakhouse burgers, Wagyu beef burgers, premium blend burgers and all natural angus steakhouse burgers. Since […]
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Teton Waters Ranch Launches Beef, Veggie Blended Product Line
Loveland, Colorado-based Teton Waters Ranch announces the launch of Teton Taste Buds, a product line that provides nutrient-rich foods to support healthy eating habits for children. “Kids love the taste of these products and parents feel great about serving them because they are a more healthful, affordable, and convenient solution to get kids to eat better. […]
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Sockeye Salmon Prices Stay Steady Due To Surplus
As consumers continue to look for budget friendly deals on groceries and restaurant meals, sockeye salmon prices are staying steady, due to a surplus from last year’s harvest season, according to the Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association. The 2022 harvest from Bristol Bay, Alaska – the source of more than half the world’s sustainable, wild sockeye […]