Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods says it has achieved nearly full vaccination of its active workforce. President and CEO Donnie King released the news in a note to members of the Tyson Foods workforce. The full note is below: “Throughout the pandemic, your health and safety has been our top priority. We have used every tool […]
Category: Meat/Seafood/Poultry
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Tyson Foods Supports Early Childhood Literacy In Local Communities
The team behind Star Ranch Angus beef, a Tyson Foods fresh meats brand, recently presented grants to two school systems. The Springdale, Arkansas-based company gave an $8,000 grant to the Silvis School District in Silvis, Illinois. The grant is intended to benefit students and early literacy efforts in the district. A $16,000 grant was presented […]
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Sanderson Farms Increases Pay Rates For Hourly Employees
Sanderson Farms, Inc., headquartered in Laurel, Mississippi, has increased pay rates for the company’s hourly employees as of Sept. 26. The decision marks the third consecutive year the company has given an across-the-board pay increase to hourly employees as part of their ongoing effort to recruit and retain employees. With the pay increase, hourly line […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National
Meat Institute Selects Inaugural Class Of Emerging Leaders
The North American Meat Institute has selected 20 participants for its inaugural Emerging Leaders Program, which will apply the vision of its Protein PACT to future industry executives who proved themselves ready to take the next step in their leadership journey. This program – sponsored by the Food Safety Net Services – will prepare the winners with […]
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Meat Department Sales Rise Above 2020 Levels In August
by Anne-Marie Roerink / president, 210 Analytics LLC The multi-month normalization of grocery shopping patterns came to a halt in August. “Since January 2021, we had been seeing the share of meals prepared at home decrease a little each month,” said Jonna Parker, team lead Fresh with IRI. “However, with the elevation of COVID-19 cases […]
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Convenience And Premiumization Expected To Influence Fall Gatherings
Sponsored content by Michael Uetz / managing principal, Midan Marketing, strategic meat marketing, research and creative communications agency This year, many Americans are hoping for a normal fall and holiday season. Vaccinations have helped many people feel more comfortable traveling and gathering again. As virus waves and variants come and go throughout the country, many […]
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Retailers Recognized For Delivering Certified Angus Beef Cuts
As more shoppers made meals at home this year, retailers offering Certified Angus Beef cuts stepped up to fill their plates. They engaged shoppers with social conversations, weekly product features, time-saving meals, in-store promotions and online engagement opportunities. “Our retailers want customers to know they have the best beef,” said David O’Diam, Certified Angus Beef […]
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Perdue Thanksnuggets Are Available In Select Retail Stores
Perdue, headquartered in Salisbury, Maryland, is bringing back by popular demand its limited time only Thanksnuggets. Last year it sold out online in less than three minutes. Now for the first time, the white breast meat with sweet potato-seasoned breading turkey nuggets will be available in retail grocery stores nationwide this holiday season. The limited-edition […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Lakeside Foods Purchases Cher-Make Sausage Co.
Lakeside Foods Inc., a frozen and canned foods manufacturer, is purchasing Cher-Make Sausage Co., a 93-year-old sausage maker that produces summer sausage, hot dogs, ring bologna and bratwurst at its Manitowoc, Wisconsin-based plant. The acquisition offers Lakeside a new product category that will benefit its existing customer base. “Cher-Make is a respected maker of premium […]
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Tyson Foods and Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Launch Retail Rib Offering
Tyson Foods and Dickey’s Barbecue Pit are launching a new retail cook-in-bag rib product featuring the restaurant chain’s three most popular barbecue flavor profiles. The new line is a result of exploring new ways to meet the continued growing consumer demand for function and convenience without sacrificing quality and flavor. The product line represents Dickey’s […]
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Tyson Foods Rejects Conclusions Drawn By White House
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods says it categorically rejects the conclusions drawn Sept. 8 by the Secretary of Agriculture and the Director of the National Economic Council in a White House press briefing. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently published a report detailing the drivers of consumer inflation in the food sector, none of which are […]
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Farmer Focus Hires McLendon To Lead Research And Development
Harrisonburg, Virginia-based Farmer Focus has hired Sean McLendon to lead research and development. Farmer Focus is a 100- percent organic and humane-certified chicken company with a mission to protect and promote generational family farms. McLendon brings more than 25 years of experience in product research and development, innovation, quality control and operations in protein, across […]
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Tyson Foods Strengthens Benefits For Fully Vaccinated Frontline Workers
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods says it will strengthen the benefits it offers its fully vaccinated U.S. frontline team members. Effective Jan. 1, 2022, fully vaccinated team members can begin earning up to 20 hours of paid sick leave per year. New hires also will receive one week of vacation after six months of employment. “These […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National
As Nation Reopens, Three Meat Snacks Are Making A Comeback
Sponsored content by Michael Uetz / managing principal, Midan Marketing, strategic meat marketing, research and creative communications agency Last year, sales were up across most of the grocery store. Meat snacks – like jerky and protein lunch snacks – did not have the same success. Working from home, e-learning and generally staying inside wasn’t conducive […]
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Sanderson Farms Gives Update On Operations Affected By Hurricane Ida
Laurel, Mississippi-based Sanderson Farms Inc. provided an update Aug. 30 on the company’s operations and the impact of Hurricane Ida on its locations in Louisiana and Mississippi. “We are thankful that we have not had any reports of injuries to any of our employees as a result of this devastating hurricane,” said Joe F. Sanderson […]
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Bear Grylls Has Joined GoodFish In New Snack Category
One of the world’s most widely known faces of survival and outdoor adventure, Bear Grylls has joined Justin Guilbert, Douglas Riboud and Errol Schweizer at GoodFish, a brand that developed and delivered a new category of sustainable seafood. The Emmy-award nominee and star of National Geographic’s “Running Wild with Bear Grylls” and Discovery Channel’s “Man […]
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Oscar Mayer And Lyft To Give Fans Unexpected Rides In Wienermobile
Oscar Mayer and Lyft are teaming up to surprise some Lyft XL riders with free Wienermobile trips in a few of the nation’s hottest rideshare cities. Lyft passengers in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Atlanta who call a Lyft XL may be surprised with a once-in-a-lifetime pick-up from the hottest wheels in town: the Oscar […]
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Eckrich Kicks Off College Football Playoff Partnership With Contest
Smithfield, Virginia-based Eckrich, the maker of naturally hardwood smoked sausage and deli meats, has continued its partnership as the Official Smoked Sausage and Deli Meat Sponsor of the College Football Playoff. To kick off the 2021 season, Eckrich is launching a multifaceted campaign, including a social contest – College Football Playoff National Tailgate Champion – […]
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StarKist Launches Premium White Chicken In Single-Serve Pouch
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based StarKist Co. has launched its newest innovation, StarKist Premium White Chicken, the first fully-cooked, no-draining required chicken in a single-serve pouch. Available in two varieties, Premium White Chicken and Premium White Chicken 25 percent Less Sodium, the new products can be enjoyed directly from the pouch, used in a sandwich, added to any salad along with many […]
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Feltman’s Of Coney Island Debuts All-Natural Uncured Bacon
The name behind America’s first hot dog – Feltman’s of Coney Island (est. 1867) – has officially expanded its all-natural product line with the launch of Feltman’s Thick-Cut Uncured Bacon. The bacon is handcrafted from premium pork bellies and naturally smoked for maximum flavor with no artificial nitrates or ingredients added. Feltman’s Uncured Thick-Cut Bacon […]