In a 2025 shopper survey of Flashfood shoppers, 65 percent reported eating more fruits and vegetables.
Category: Meat/Seafood/Poultry
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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Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National, Suppliers, Supply Chain News
Tyson Foods, Allied Beef Plan Long-Term Partnership To Shore Up Cattle Supply
The second shift at Tyson’s Amarillo, Texas, beef facility is expected to be reactivated if the partnership comes to fruition.
Posted inAisle Watch, Center Store, Featured News, Marketing News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, National
Holiday Meal Deals Stack Up As Grocers Compete On Affordability
The latest round of promotions includes a complete Thanksgiving meal as low as $2.50 per person.
Posted inEquipment & Technology, Center Store, Deli News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, National, Produce News, Suppliers
EmpowerFresh, Loyalty Lane Partner On AI Ordering For Independents
The partnership is designed to yield vital information for independents: knowing and rewarding shoppers, and having the right product on the shelf.
Posted inFood Service News, Bakery News, Independent Store News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest, News
Busch’s To Host ‘Tastes Of The Season’ Event Ahead Of Holidays
Customers will have the chance to taste dishes like sage brush stuffing and cranberry orange relish as well as Busch’s Farm Truck Cheddar.
Posted inFrozen Food, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, National, Private Label Brands, Suppliers
High Liner Foods To Be Acquired By Japan’s Umios In C$1.25B Deal
Umios plans to establish High Liner as the core platform for its North American business.
Posted inSuppliers, Beverage News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, National
Johnsonville And Florida’s Natural Make World Series Bet
Brats will go to Tampa or OJ will go to Milwaukee depending on the World Series results.
Posted inSnacks Brands, Center Store, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest, Suppliers
Epic Enters Meat Sticks Category With 4-Variety Launch
Nationwide retail rollout planned for 2027 following Amazon and Sprouts availability.
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Albertsons, Organic Natural, Suppliers, West
Verde Farms Expands Into Pacific Northwest With Albertsons Partnership
It is the Massachusetts-based company’s first major retail presence in the Pacific Northwest.
Posted inAisle Watch, Center Store, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Independent Store News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast, Southeast
Price Rite, Winn-Dixie, BJ’s Roll Out Thanksgiving Meal Deals
The latest offers range from complete meals for less than $3.90 per person to a free turkey with purchase.
Posted inAisle Watch, Center Store, Independent Store News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast, Wegmans
Wegmans Previews Thanksgiving Meal For Less Than $5 Per Person
The 16-item meal centers on a 13-pound Shady Brook Farms frozen turkey, with sides and desserts to boot.
Posted inGrocery Research, Finance News, Independent Store News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, National
Grocery Prices Dip 0.1 Percent In September As Gas Pushes Inflation Higher
Grocery prices fell 0.1 percent in September and are up 1.8 percent over the year, while gasoline pushed overall inflation to 3.7 percent.
Posted inSnacks Brands, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, New Products, Northeast, Suppliers
Bobby Van’s Steakhouse Flavor Heads To Grocery Aisles As Gourmet Jerky
“We believe there’s a real opportunity in the market for a premium, protein-rich snack that delivers the flavor and quality of a steakhouse experience.”
Posted inMarketing News, Aldi, Lidl, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, National, Suppliers
Grocers Roll Out Thanksgiving Meal Deals As Butterball Survey Shows Traditions Holding Firm
Butterball found that consumers are most looking forward to spending time with family, followed by the food and relaxing.
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast, Suppliers
Butterball Refreshes Turkey Bacon With Smokier Flavor, New Look
The changes to Original Turkey Bacon and Lower Sodium Turkey Bacon were designed to give them a flavor and appearance closer to traditional bacon.
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Featured News, Grocery Research, News, Southwest
HPP Workshop At Oklahoma State Points To Cleaner Labels, Longer Shelf Life For Fresh Foods
High-pressure processing is being used on a range of products, from ready-to-eat meats to raw pet food.
Expert Article
How Retailers Can Capture Pork’s Protein Payoff
See how protein demand and shopper data can help retailers identify one more ground pork item and one pork cut to add to their meatcase.
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Food Service News, Midwest, Suppliers
Hormel Foods To Acquire Brakebush In $1.055B Deal
The deal advances Hormel’s strategy of investing in growing protein categories.
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast, Suppliers
Schweid & Sons Launches Marinated Steak Tips In 2 Flavors
The products target consumers seeking restaurant-quality beef at home without marinating, seasoning or planning ahead.
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Marketing News, National, Perishables, Store News, Wholesaler/Distributor News
ShopRite, Schnucks Among Certified Angus Beef 2026 Retail Award Winners
Schnuck Markets earned Retailer of the Year honors, while ShopRite was named Large Chain Marketer of the Year.