Meat Depot, a grocery store affiliated with the Birmingham, Alabama-based supermarket chain Fresh Value, will debut a store Nov. 16 in Sylacauga, Alabama. The grand opening ceremony will begin at 8 a.m. with a ribbon-cutting in front of the renovated store. The store is located at 204 West Fort Williams St., formerly home to Save-A-Lot. The […]
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Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, West
Peter Pan Seafood Hires Bixler As CEO
Anchorage, Alaska-based Peter Pan Seafood has hired Kevin Bixler as its CEO. Bixler has a lifetime of seafood industry knowledge, being born into a commercial fishing family. His industry experience goes back more than three decades, beginning on his father’s fishing boat. Bixler most recently served as global director of group fish procurement at Thai […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Zatarain’s Smoked Sausage Expands Line With New Flavor
As demand increases, New Orleans-based Zatarain’s Smoked Sausage is expanding its product line with the Blackened Seasoned Chicken flavor, inspired by the Louisiana Cajun dish blackened chicken. The addition joins the brand’s Andouille and Cajun smoked sausage product line with distribution through select grocery stores around the country. Since launching the line of products in early 2019, distribution has […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Showcases $30 Thanksgiving Feasts
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers is offering deals on Thanksgiving turkeys, hams and other holiday essentials ahead of its stores’ closing on the holiday. “We understand our customers are looking for ways to stretch their hard-earned dollar and are counting on us for quality, affordable Thanksgiving staples,” said Dewayne Rabon, CMO of Southeastern Grocers. “To show […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Natural Grocers Offers Specialty Items For Thanksgiving
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers is offering customers specialty items for Thanksgiving, such as turkey pre-orders, holiday recipes and potential savings through Nov. 26. Natural Grocers’ customers can choose from six types of turkeys at various sizes to fit their budgets and taste preferences, including Mary’s free-range pre-cooked, oven-roasted turkey. Since its start in 1954, Mary’s Free-Range Turkey is […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Beaver Street Fisheries Expands Sea Best Seafood Festival Line
Jacksonville, Florida-based Beaver Street Fisheries is launching a new selection to its Sea Best Seafood Festival line. The brand launched in 2018 as an all-in-one bag, seafood boil ready to prepare in one pot. “Continued research tells us consumers want to enjoy seafood at home. It also tells us that they want it without too much fuss […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Tyson To Host Black College World Series In Montgomery, AL
The Black College World Series, presented by Arkansas-based Tyson Foods, will return May 9-13 to Riverwalk Stadium in Montgomery, Alabama. Eight HBCUs will compete for the third BCWS championship. “We’re excited to again serve as the title sponsor of the 2023 Black College World Series,” said Paul Davis, VP and chief equity, inclusion and diversity […]
Posted inMeijer, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
Meijer Stocked With Turkeys For Customers Ahead Of Holiday
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer is stocked and ready with traditional turkeys, as well as non-traditional entrees in preparation for the upcoming holiday season. The Midwest retailer has a wide selection of “competitively priced turkeys” but encourages people not to wait too long to make their purchase as they are first-come, first-served. Customers can purchase Meijer brand […]