By Michael Uetz, managing principal, Midan Marketing Through all the ups and downs of the last several years, shopper demand for meat products has remained strong. But as consumers continue to navigate economic pressures, health and sustainability concerns, the meat industry and retailers will need to collaborate to ensure they are meeting consumers’ evolving needs. […]
Category: Meat/Seafood/Poultry
Posted inPackaging News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Tyson Foods Introduces Flow Wrap Packaging For Beef Products
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods’ fresh meats division has introduced flow wrap packaging for its case ready portfolio. According to the company, flow wrap is a packaging product that uses less plastic than conventional packaging, requires less energy to produce and keeps products fresher three times longer. This packaging solution is being tested with Tyson Foods’ case […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Albertsons, Southwest
Storytellers With Super Powers – Female Marketing Execs Bond
“One of the biggest obstacles is getting out of your own way.” That was Alexa Langona’s advice Monday during the “Women in Meat Retail Networking Lunch: Meat Marketing, Where Women Rule,” part of the first session of the Annual Meat Conference in Dallas, Texas. Langona, senior director of project management of Albertsons Co.’s Own Brands, […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
Prairie Fresh Introduces New Line Of Pork During Conference
As the 2023 Annual Meat Conference kicks off in person for the first time in three years, Merriam, Kansas-based Prairie Fresh is introducing meat buyers to Prairie Fresh USA Prime, a line of premium pork to meet consumer demand for restaurant-quality meal experiences at home. “Prairie Fresh USA Prime is as close as we have […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National
Report Shows Meat Purchases Rise Above Pre-Pandemic Levels
Americans are buying more fresh meat than before the COVID-19 pandemic and are seeking value in terms of price, convenience and better-for attributes in meat purchases, according to the annual “Power of Meat” report released March 6 by the Meat Institute and FMI–The Food Industry Association. Self-described “meat eaters” comprise 78 percent of Americans, compared to 7 percent who […]
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Tyson Foods Showcases Branded Solutions At AMC
Tyson Foods will showcase products from its portfolio of fresh meats brands at the 2023 Annual Meat Conference. The event brings together more than 1,500 meat industry professionals annually and runs through Wednesday in Dallas. The Tyson All Natural Premium Pork case ready product line will debut at the show. It features cuts like bone-in and […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Farmer Focus Receives $3.6M Expansion Grant From USDA
Harrisonburg, Virginia-based Farmer Focus received a $3.6 million grant as part of the second round of the USDA’s Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion program. The grant will support a $17.8 million expansion of Farmer Focus’ organic chicken processing facility in Harrisonburg. By doubling processing capacity over the next two years, this investment will enable Farmer Focus […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Red Lobster Launches Frozen Seafood Product Line
Orlando, Florida-based Red Lobster has launched its first line of seafood products available in retail locations. Inspired by guest favorites, the retail entrées include Cheddar Bay Biscuit Shrimp and Coconut Shrimp Bites. The lineup of new seafood products builds on the current retail line of Cheddar Bay Biscuit offerings and features, including: Cheddar Bay Biscuit Cod and Parmesan Crusted Garlic with Herb Stuffed Shrimp. […]