Pre Brands, a provider of 100 percent grass-fed and grass-finished beef from Australia and New Zealand, says its Pre Center-Cut Beef Tenderloin Roast will be available nationwide for the holiday season. “Whether consumers are spending holidays quietly with only immediate family or hosting a larger celebration, they’ll be craving something special this year,” said Kevin […]
Category: Meat/Seafood/Poultry
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Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, COVID News, Home Page Latest News, Northeast, Shelby Originals
Market Profile: Karns Foods Thrives On Meat Department, Which Has Grown
by John McCurry, contributing writer For the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania market, COVID-19 pandemic-buying really hit Karns Foods and other supermarkets on March 11. “That week was full force, and it has been since then,” said Andrea Karns, VP of sales and marketing and granddaughter of the chain’s founder. “As a community, it is still very much at […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Smithfield Foods To Become Carbon Negative By 2030
Smithfield Foods became the first major protein company to commit to becoming carbon negative in all company-owned operations in the United States by 2030. A leader in sustainability for more than two decades, the company said Sept. 3 it will go beyond carbon neutrality to effectively remove more carbon from the atmosphere than it emits. It will […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Taste Of Inspirations Black Angus Beef Line Launches At Stop & Shop
Quincy, Massachusetts-based Stop & Shop has launched a new offering, Taste of Inspirations Black Angus beef. A co-branded, exclusive partnership with the 1855 brand, the line of Black Angus beef is now available in the meat department at all Stop & Shop locations or for pickup and delivery at StopandShop.com. Customers can take home the same […]
Posted inCenter Store, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, West, Whole Foods
LonoLife Bone Broth Innovates With Nutrition, On-the-Go Solutions
San Diego, California-based LonoLife – a leading brand of portable, powdered bone broth and collagen products – has announced its newest innovation, LonoLife Noodle Soups. The new soups are packed with 20g of protein, high-quality egg noodles and flavorful bone broth. Set to hit Amazon.com and retail store shelves early September 2020, LonoLife Noodle Soup will be available […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Northeast
The Giant Co. Offers New Cook-In-Bag Product Line
To provide families with a solution for easy and affordable weeknight meals, The Giant Co. has launched its new Cook-in-Bag product line. Now available, the meat and seafood items come already packed with flavor in an oven-ready bag. “Today’s families are busier than ever, and they are looking for easy, real meals that take less time […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Pilgrim’s To Invest $3.5 Million In Georgia With Hometown Strong Initiative
Building on its ongoing sustainability and social responsibility efforts, Greeley, Colorado-based food company Pilgrim’s recently announced plans to invest $3.5 million in Georgia to help local communities respond to coronavirus and invest in the future. The investment is part of a new, national $20 million initiative called Hometown Strong that adds to commitments Pilgrim’s has made […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, National
Meat Institute Provides Comments To Dietary Guidelines Committee
On behalf of the members of the North American Meat Institute, VP of Regulatory and Scientific Programs Susan Backus provided comment during the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services’ Virtual Meeting on the Scientific Report of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. “The benefits of meat and poultry consumption as part of healthy, […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, National
Sixth-Generation Rancher Says Lean Beef Helped Her Lose Weight
Sixth-generation California rancher Kiah Twisselman recently told officials with the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services about her first-hand experience with the benefits of beef in her diet. She also urged them to do more to encourage beef as part of a healthy diet as they finalize new federal dietary guidelines. Twisselman […]
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Regal King Salmon Launches Wood-Roasted Salmon In The U.S.
New Zealand King Salmon Co. is expanding its U.S. offerings with a retail line of premium wood-roasted salmon. Regal Wood Roasted King Salmon features ready-to-eat roasted King salmon filets in four flavors including Wood Roasted New Zealand Beech and Double Manuka – roasted with Manuka wood and glazed with New Zealand’s famed Manuka honey. Flavors […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southwest
John Soules Foods Breaks Ground At Valley, Alabama Site
After several delays due to COVID-19, John Soules Foods, the City of Valley, Alabama, and the Chambers County Development Authority (CCDA) say that construction on the new John Soules Foods facility in Valley has begun. With the work commencing, John Soules Foods also has announced that Adam White has been named the maintenance manager for […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Executive News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Tyson Names Worpel Director Of Fresh Meats Marketing
Tyson Fresh Meats has appointed Ozlem Worpel the new director of Fresh Meats marketing, a promotion from her previous position of senior brand manager. Worpel will be responsible for leading the organization’s strategic direction across the Fresh Meats brand portfolio, developing new product lines and brand identities. She will also provide direction on a comprehensive sales […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, West
Chicken of the Sea Introduces Premium Line – Wild Catch
Chicken of the Sea has announced the launch of Wild Catch, the company’s latest product line which features premium, wild-caught and hand-selected cuts of fish packed with just water and sea salt. Available at retailers nationwide, Wild Catch comes in three responsibly wild-caught, preservative-free varieties – Albacore Tuna, Ahi Yellowfin Tuna and Alaskan Salmon – each […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, National
America Celebrates July As National Hot Dog Month
Whether one enjoys a frankfurter, frank, wiener, weenie, coney, red hot or hot dog, July is a month for celebration. This month marks National Hot Dog Month, 31 days that celebrate one of America’s most iconic foods. Hot dogs are part of American culture, summer celebrations, travel and grilling traditions. They are synonymous with the […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Fresh Thyme To Carry Farm Promise NAE Pork Brand
Hatfield, Pennsylvania-based global pork producer Clemens Food Group and Fresh Thyme Farmers Market, which specializes in affordable natural and organic offerings, have announced a collaboration. This new collaboration will allow Fresh Thyme to offer the Clemens’ pork brand, Farm Promise NAE (no antibiotics ever) across 11 Midwest states. The distribution deal replaces Fresh Thyme’s conventional […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Gemstone Foods Appoints Power As New President, COO
Decatur, Alabama-based Gemstone Foods, a protein supplier, has appointed Jeff L. Power as president and chief operating officer, effective immediately. “I am extremely pleased to rejoin Gemstone, a great company with so much opportunity,” said Power. “Gemstone’s established organization is prepared to further expand the business by offering innovative, cost effective products and solutions while […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Niceland Seafood Brings Frozen Icelandic Fish To U.S. Retailers
Niceland Seafood, a company that offers Icelandic fish with full traceability from “sea-to-pan,” is offering resealable bags of wild-caught haddock and cod portions (MSRP $24.99). The move into frozen is the first in a series of upcoming product innovations from Niceland that aim to help shoppers feel more confident making responsible seafood purchases and cooking […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, National
Look For Blue Label On Fish To Protect Big Blue Future
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), a non-profit whose sole mission is to make sure wild seafood is around forever, celebrated U.N. World Oceans Day (June 8) by kicking off its “Little Blue Label, Big Blue Future” campaign. Through messages and video, the MSC blue label campaign runs the duration of June – U.S. National Oceans […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Tyson Foods Names Dan Turton SVP Of Global Government Affairs
Tyson Foods Inc. recently named Dan Turton as SVP of global government affairs, effective June 29. Turton will be based in Washington, D.C., and will lead the worldwide government relations activities for the company. He will report to Amy Tu, EVP and general counsel. “Dan is well-respected across the political spectrum,” Tu said. “He brings […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, COVID News, Northeast
StarKist Donates More Than $150,000 For Hunger Relief
Pittsburgh-based StarKist Co., is continuing its partnership with Feed the Children by donating more than $150,000 in financial support, disaster response and product donations this year. Feed the Children is a nonprofit dedicated to relieving hunger in the United States and around the world. Throughout the past 11 years, StarKist has contributed nearly 500,000 pounds […]