Hy-Vee will begin offering Fair Trade Certified fresh and frozen scallops in all 245 of its stores, making it the first Midwest retailer to do so, according to the grocer. The domestically sourced, Fair Trade seafood will begin hitting Hy-Vee shelves this month in conjunction with National Seafood Month, “a time to highlight smart seafood choices, […]
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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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Pork Board: Responsible Antibiotic Use Commitment Making A Difference
Nine months after the full implementation of FDA Guidance 209 and 213, the National Pork Board (NPB) says America’s pig farmers “continue to demonstrate their awareness and commitment to doing what’s right on the farm.” FDA guidance 209 and 213 ends the use of medically important antibiotics for growth promotion and increases veterinarian oversight for […]
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Certified Angus Beef Honors Retail, Distributor ‘Stars’
As consumer demand for beef continues to grow, retailers play an important role in satisfying their needs. The Certified Angus Beef brand recognized retailers and distributors for their leadership in product quality, marketing and sales at the group’s annual conference in Nashville, Tennessee, Sept. 27-29. “Quality and integrity unite their focus on delivering the finest […]
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Tyson Eliminating 450 Jobs, Boosts 2017 Guidance
Tyson Foods has unveiled plans to cut approximately 450 positions, primarily from its corporate offices in Springdale, Arkansas; Chicago; and Cincinnati. “We’re grateful to everyone who has contributed to the company’s success, and we’re thankful for their time with Tyson Foods,” said Tom Hayes, Tyson’s president and CEO. “These are hard decisions, but I believe […]
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Carl Buddig Inks Deal With Kingsford For Pre-Cooked Ribs, Barbecue Entrees
Carl Buddig & Co. subsidiary CBQ has reached a multiyear agreement to produce Kingsford-branded pre-cooked ribs and barbecue entrees. Kingsford, known for inventing the charcoal briquet, entered the food category this year with the launch of Kingsford BBQ Sauces & Dry Rub. CBQ’s pre-cooked Kingsford ribs and barbecue proteins, made with simple ingredients and no […]
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Beef Promotion & Research Board Searching For A New CEO
The Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion & Research Board (CBB) has launched a national search to fill the position of CEO after accepting the resignation of current CEO Polly Ruhland in late August. CBB’s primary function is to oversee and administrate the national beef checkoff through the management of programs that are proposed and carried out by various […]
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Pork Comes Out As Top Protein In HelloFresh Survey
Meal kit delivery company HelloFresh knows that keeping its offerings fresh and on-trend are key to success. In May, the company conducted a nationwide survey that polled 1,168 respondents, including current HelloFresh customers and non-customers, about their preferences on types of cuisine, techniques and ingredients. This, combined with analysis of over a year’s worth of […]
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Beef Checkoff Promotes Batch Cooking For Back-To-School Meals
With school back in session, family schedules are ramping up. To help them get back in the swing of post-summer life, the Beef Checkoff is helping stretched families by providing batch cooking tips to ensure meal planning is stress-free but still nutritious. The promotional board is offering tips on batch-cooking shredded beef and steak and […]
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Whole Foods To Open First 365 In State Of Ohio This September
Whole Foods Market 365 will open its first Ohio store in Akron on Sept. 14. The store will be the sixth 365 format store to open nationally for Whole Foods. Located at 1745 W. Market Street, the store will feature only products that meet Whole Foods Market’s rigorous quality standards and are free of artificial […]
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BPI Settles Lean Finely Textured Beef Lawsuit Against ABC News
A lawsuit stemming from what Beef Products Inc. (BPI) described as a “month-long disinformation campaign” in March 2012 against its lean finely textured beef product was settled on June 28 for an undisclosed sum. Dakota Dunes, South Dakota-based BPI and the Roth family, who own the company, said in a statement that they are “extraordinarily […]
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Bo Jackson Says: Brand Name Is Meaningless Without A Reputation For Quality
Vincent “Bo” Jackson, a Heisman Trophy winner, a two-sport athlete and a businessman with more than two decades of experience, doesn’t take a half-hearted approach to anything if his track record is any indication. And the zealousness that has defined his athletic career also characterizes his more recent business ventures, including VEJ Holdings LLC, a […]
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John Soules Debuts New Varieties Of Fully-Cooked Products
John Soules Foods has expanded its fully-cooked lines with several new items. Added to the company’s mainstay retail items, like its best-selling beef and chicken fajitas, are Oven Roasted Chicken, Sriracha Chicken and Korean-Style Barbecue Beef varieties. Tyler, Texas-based John Soules also debuted breaded poultry items at the International Dairy Deli Bake, held June 4-6 in […]
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Study Finds Lean Pork Fits In A Balanced Eating Plan For Weight Loss, Healthy Aging
Including nutrient-rich lean pork as part of a weight-loss diet could help women achieve their weight-loss success and improve their ability to get around, according to new research published in Current Developments in Nutrition. Duke University researchers found high-risk, obese women following weight-loss diets, which included lean pork, experienced significant weight loss, improved physical function and […]
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Hy-Vee Guarantees 100 Percent Of Its Sushi From Responsible Sources
Hy-Vee Inc. has successfully transitioned 100 percent of its sushi to responsible sources. The supermarket chain guarantees that all sushi prepared and sold in its 244 Midwestern stores, including Hy-Vee Market Grille restaurants, will now contain seafood that is caught in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. According to its recently updated Seafood Procurement Policy, Hy-Vee […]
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Supervalu Reveals ‘Beef Stampede’ Winners, Karns Quality Foods Takes Grand Prize
Karns Quality Foods in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, took top honors in Supervalu’s 2016 national “Beef Stampede” contest. The annual merchandising contest is a month-long program held each fall to showcase beef as a dinner plate staple. More than 120 grocery retailers nationwide served by Supervalu’s independent wholesale distribution business participated in the contest. “Supervalu applauds all of […]
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Oscar Mayer Brand Changes Its Hot Dogs
The Oscar Mayer brand has made what it calls “radical changes” to its full line of hot dogs, making it the first to market with no added nitrates or nitrites, no artificial preservatives in its meat and no by-products in every one of its hot dogs. The overhaul comes after more than a year of recipe testing and […]
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Perdue Confirmed As U.S. Secretary Of Agriculture
Former Georgia Gov. George Ervin “Sonny” Perdue has been confirmed as the new U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. A number of trade groups, including the United Fresh Produce Association, are praising this week’s appointment, which was approved by an 87-11 vote. Robert Guenther, SVP for public policy at United Fresh, said, “United Fresh congratulates Secretary Perdue […]
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Harvest And Sherwood Food Distributors Merge
Harvest Food Distributors and Sherwood Food Distributors have merged to form a nationwide protein and perishable food distribution network, servicing independent food retailers, regional and national chains, cruise lines and foodservice distributors from coast to coast. The merger of Harvest Sherwood brings together two family-owned companies to serve as a single, trusted partner for producers and […]
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Midan Marketing’s Deep-Dive Breaks Meat Consumers Into Six Segments
Midan Marketing was looking for depth when it took on understanding today’s meat consumer. To do that, it conducted a deep-dive survey of 2,200 consumers that was designed to flesh out consumer beliefs and behaviors around meat. Danette Amstein and Michael Uetz, both principals at Midan Marketing, shared findings with attendees at the Annual Meat […]
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Tyson’s New Chairman’s Reserve Prime Pork Is An ‘Aspirational’ Product
Tyson has added a new level to its Chairman’s Reserve line with “Prime” high-quality pork. The distinction is more familiar on the beef side of the business, but the hope is that consumers looking for top-of-the-line products will respond to Chairman’s Reserve Prime Pork in the same way. The brand was introduced with a tasting […]