Niman Ranch has recognized the Hundling family of Breda, Iowa, as the 2024 Sustainable Farm of the Year. This accolade honors the Hundlings for their land stewardship and ongoing commitment to the principles of regenerative agriculture. For Brice and Melanie Hundling, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword. Their multi-species, biodiverse farm is a model of sustainable […]
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Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National
Meet Consumer Demand With Connected Pork Production
Sponsored content How much do sustainable production practices impact consumer meat purchases? According to The Power of Meat 2024, one out of three consumers look for meat products that are sustainably produced in ways that are better for the planet, people and animal welfare. Those consumers rely on brands and grocery stores to help them […]
Posted inBig Y Foods, Bakery News, Executive News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast, Produce News
Big Y Appoints New VPs Of Fresh Foods, Center Store
Big Y Foods has named John P. Fraro as VP of fresh foods, while Steve Nordstrom has been appointed as VP of center store. Both report to Michael R. Cormier, SVP of sales and marketing. “Our people are and always will be the heart of our company. They foster and grow our culture of caring, continuous […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
Seaboard Foods Awards Teachers $47K In Educator Grants
Fifty-four educators across five states will enhance their classroom learning experiences with Educators Lead Tomorrow Grants from Seaboard Foods. With more than $47,000 in funding, the grants will support teachers from kindergarten through high school in advancing science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education. This marks the second year of the grant program, which is […]
Posted inPackaging News, Feature, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Focused On Togetherness, Butterball Rolls Out New-Look Packaging For Portfolio
Butterball, a provider of turkey products, recently unveiled a comprehensive redesign of its retail packaging, aiming to enhance brand visibility, consumer engagement and overall shopping experience. Rebecca Welch, director of retail marketing at Butterball, talked to The Shelby Report about what was behind the strategy. She noted that Butterball’s last retail portfolio redesign took place […]
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Prairie Fresh Expands Line With Hatch Chile Pork Tenderloin
Prairie Fresh has expanded its value-added line, Prairie Fresh Signature, with the limited-time addition of a Hatch chile pork tenderloin. Basted and dry rubbed with authentic Hatch chile seasoning, the product will be available to consumers in select retail locations this fall. “Hatch chile is a hot flavor this time of year,” said Eric Hamilton, director of product innovation at Merriam, Kansas-based Prairie Fresh. “With a short […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Feature, Southwest
John Soules Foods Helping Retailers Differentiate
The Shelby Report recently caught up with John Soules, co-CEO of John Soules Foods. Established in 1975, the Tyler, Texas-based company is a formulator, manufacturer and marketer of ready-to-cook and fully cooked beef and chicken products as well as fully cooked breaded chicken. It has production facilities in Tyler, Texas; Gainesville, Georgia; and Valley, Alabama. […]
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Daily’s Premium Meats Adding Flavored Thick-Cut Bacon
Daily’s Premium Meats is launching two new products – Hot Honey and Spicy Maple flavored thick-cut bacon – nationwide later this summer. With a goal of making bacon an experience, not just an ingredient, Daily’s looks to revolutionize the bacon category with its new line of thick-cut bacon that features sweet and spicy seasonings. “We’ve […]