The average price per pound in the meat department across all cuts and kinds, both fixed and random weight, stood at $4.63 in August, according to Circana, 210 Analytics and Hillphoenix’s recent monthly report. This amount was virtually unchanged from levels seen last year during the same time. Processed meat tends to have the higher prices, […]
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Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
Daily’s Premium Meats Launches Steak Cut Bacon
Kansas City, Missouri-based Daily’s Premium Meats has launched its new Steak Cut Bacon product in celebration of National Pork Month. Daily’s Steak Cut Bacon will be available in select retail locations with plans to expand into additional stores around the country. Customers will see similar quality to its prior products, now available in a thicker-than-thick cut. […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Handy Seafood Introduces Old Bay Crab Cake Minis
Salisbury, Maryland-based Handy Seafood has introduced Old Bay Crab Cake Minis, which can be cooked in a microwave in less than two minutes. “We are thrilled to introduce the Old Bay Crab Cake Minis,” said Tom Quinn, VP of retail sales at Handy Seafood. “The microwaveable crab cake is not only delicious but also answers […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Tyson Foods Donates $2.5M To Feeding America
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods is donating $2.5 million to Feeding America partner food banks. Additionally, in honor of Hunger Action Month, the company is donating 2.5 million pounds of protein, the equivalent of 10 million servings of protein, to ensure access for communities experiencing the highest rates of food insecurity. “People are working hard to […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National
Curate Your Meat Case Using Five New Meat Consumer Segments
By Michael Uetz, managing principal, Midan Marketing The last several years have changed consumers. The COVID-19 pandemic and the economic uncertainty that followed have altered consumers’ habits and behaviors in all aspects of their life, including grocery shopping. Now it’s time to get to know your meat customers again – so your store’s selection can […]
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Oscar Mayer Introduces ‘Scramblers’ Breakfast Innovation
Oscar Mayer has announced its first on-the-go refrigerated breakfast offering: new Oscar Mayer Scramblers. The innovation comes after uncovering that only 23 percent of people are eating a full breakfast due to limited hearty options available. Oscar Mayer Scramblers are made using two fresh eggs and are available in three varieties – including Bacon and Velveeta, […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Tyson, Redner’s Markets Provide Back-To-School Boost
Star Ranch Angus beef, a Tyson Foods fresh meats brand, has partnered with Redner’s Markets to help support educators and students beginning the new school year in Reading, Pennsylvania. The Good Neighbor Initiative has pledged $8,000 to the Berks County Head Start program, which will use the funds for two of its enrichment initiatives – […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Snacks Brands, Southwest
Southern Recipe Pork Rinds Celebrates Truck Driver Appreciation Week
In Dallas, Texas-based Southern Recipe’s Annual Truck Driver Appreciation Week campaign, the brand will support St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund with a $7,500 donation, plus an additional $5,000 donation from Rudolph Foods going to the wellness programs. Throughout Truck Driver Appreciation Week, which is Sept. 10–16, drivers will be encouraged to sign up for free health screenings and services […]