Chicago-based Midan Marketing has appointed Marla Camins as associate director of public relations and brand communications, a newly created role focused on providing strategic direction, oversight and messaging for public relations initiatives. Camins will report to Steve Hixon, Midan’s VP of customer engagement. “We are confident that Marla’s skills and experience will be a valuable asset […]
Category: Meat/Seafood/Poultry
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
Creekstone Farms To Build Child Learning Center For Employees
Arkansas City, Kansas-based Creekstone Farms has broken ground on a 20,000-square foot learning center, adjacent to its headquarters at 604 Goff Industrial Park Road. The meat supplier, which employs about 1,200 people, estimates the daycare will accommodate more than 100 children when it opens this fall. The facility, which will cost an estimated $3.5 million to […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Tyson Introduces Restaurant-Style Chicken Sandwiches, Sliders
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson has introduced new chicken breast sandwiches and sliders, available in original and spicy flavors. The restaurant-quality sandwich is ready in minutes, made with breaded, all-natural white meat chicken on an artisan bun. The new product is available in the frozen snacks section at retailers nationwide. “It’s now easier than ever for people to get the chicken […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National
AMC Exhibitors Donate Meat Products To North Texas Food Bank
Exhibitors at the Annual Meat Conference in Dallas, Texas, donated meat and poultry products to the North Texas Food Bank. The donation will provide more than 6,930 meals. “Members of the Meat Institute are continuing a long tradition of giving back to their communities and are glad to be able to support the people of North Texas with […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Snacks Brands, Southwest
Southern Recipe Small Batch Launches Pork Rind Croutons
Dallas, Texas-based Southern Recipe Small Batch has announced the newest addition to its collection of gourmet pork rinds. New Butter & Garlic and Italian Style Krutones will join the brand’s lineup as they sit alongside traditional croutons and other salad and soup toppers on shelf. Each new SKU boasts five grams of collagen just one gram of total carbohydrates […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National
Some Recovery For Meat Department Sales In February
The average price per pound in the meat department across all cuts and kinds, both fixed and random weight, stood at $4.54 in February, according to the monthly update from IRI, 210 Analytics and Hillphoenix. Prices increased slightly year-on-year at 2.8 percent, continuing a trend of moderating levels of inflation that started in 2022. As […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Natural Grocers Expands Seafood Brand With New Products
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers has introduced five new varieties of canned seafood to its line of Natural Grocers Brand Products, the company’s house brand. Customers looking for nutrient-dense sources of protein can enjoy Natural Grocers Brand Albacore and Skipjack Tuna, Wild Pink Salmon and two varieties of Wild Sardines. “We’re proud to offer our customers these affordable, premium-quality […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
The Giant Co. Contributes 3.9K Protein Items To Food Banks
Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Company has announced a donation of 3,873 hams, turkeys and chickens to 15 partner food banks. Employees from The Giant Company will also volunteer at several food banks over the next few weeks to organize and restock pantry shelves for spring. “Everyone deserves a full plate and the chance to gather around […]