Lincoln, Nebraska-based Lone Creek Cattle Co., a family-owned and operated cattle company, has introduced its new private label program for grass-fed beef. This program will offer grass fed, grass finished, all-natural cattle, raised without the use of antibiotics or hormones. With a weekly and monthly harvest, this program offers retailers and distributors the power to […]
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Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Tyson Foods Signs Agreement To Acquire Williams Sausage Co.
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods has signed an agreement to acquire Williams Sausage Company Inc. of Union City, Tennessee. “The addition of Williams Sausage Company aligns with our strategic intent of expanding our capacity to serve our customers,” said Stewart Glendinning, group president, prepared foods for Tyson Foods. “We also look forward to welcoming Williams’ dedicated […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
Midan Releases Report On Buying Habits Of Pork Shoppers
More than half of consumers eat pork weekly, and price continues to be the top attribute consumers consider when making pork purchasing decisions at retail, online or in a foodservice environment, according to Midan’s newly released “Pork Attributes Report.” The U.S. pork market, estimated at $876 million in 2022, is set to reach $1.3 billion by 2027. […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Smithfield Donates 240K Protein Servings To Food Banks
As the presenting sponsor of the annual rivalry games known as the Commonwealth Clash, Smithfield united with the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech to recognize two local Virginia food banks for their commitment to providing communities with accessible nourishment through food pantries and meals. As an extension of Smithfield’s Helping Hungry Homes program, the brand donated more than 60,000 pounds of protein – more than […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
North Coast Seafood Launches Kelp Meatballs, Burgers
Boston, Massachusetts-based North Coast Seafoods is launching new product innovations, such as meatballs and burgers, using ocean-grown kelp from the Gulf of Maine. Items made with kelp are naturally vegan and gluten free with a clean label list of ingredients composed of kelp, green chickpeas, brown rice, and spices. Kelp meatballs and burgers are made using sustainably-grown kelp, […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Gorton’s Seafood Launches Air Fried Butterfly Shrimp, Fish Fillets
Gloucester, Massachusetts-based Gorton’s Seafood has launched two new air-fried products: fish fillets and butterfly shrimp. “The most exciting part about these new products is that they’ve already been air fried before they get to the consumer,” said Jake Holbrook, VP of marketing. “You don’t need to own an air fryer to enjoy all of the benefits of light, […]
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Tyson Foods Shares New Employee Benefits
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods has shared new changes and investments aimed at increasing U.S. team members relationships and enhancing workplace culture. Tyson Foods has invested more than $20 million this year to offer longer parental leave, additional mental health support and other wellness and health plan benefits to further enhance employee well-being as part of […]
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Tyson Foods Donated More Than 18M Pounds Of Protein In 2022
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods has donated more than 18 million pounds of protein – the equivalent of about 72 million servings of protein – to food banks, pantries and hunger relief organizations in its plant communities and across the nation in fiscal 2022. “We strive to improve the quality of life for our team members, their […]