FMI – The Food Industry Association released its Power of Seafood 2025 report during Seafood Expo North America, which runs March 16-18 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. The seventh edition of the report explores shifting consumer attitudes, purchasing behaviors and untapped opportunities for the seafood department despite lackluster category performance. The reasons for the […]
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Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Natural Grocers, Private Label Brands, Southwest
Natural Grocers Debuts Private-Label Organic Mussels
Natural Grocers is expanding its frozen seafood offerings with a new private label product – Natural Grocers Brand Organic Mussels. Sustainably rope-grown in Chile’s waters, the whole-shell mussels are fully cooked, containing protein and other nutrients. They are the latest addition to the Natural Grocers Brand Frozen Seafood line, joining wild-caught cod and shrimp selections. […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Executive News, Southwest
Tyson Foods Promotes Cole, Stewart As Part of Development, Succession Planning Process
Tyson Foods Inc. has promoted Devin Cole and Brady Stewart as part of its development and succession planning process. The company said Cole’s and Stewart’s leadership has been instrumental in helping fortify its foundation, build brands and grow globally, strategic pillars they will continue to focus on in their new roles. Cole has been named […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Coleman All Natural Meats Celebrates 150-Year Anniversary
Coleman All Natural Meats is celebrating its 150-year anniversary in 2025. The milestone recognizes the brand’s family heritage and commitment to all-natural, humanely raised meats sourced from American farmers, raised without antibiotics and added hormones. To mark the occasion, Coleman has launched updated packaging with a new look and feel and will be extending its […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Corporate Store News, Northeast, Private Label Brands
Giant Eagle Achieves Fair Trade Certification For Nature’s Basket Shrimp Line
Giant Eagle has become the first U.S. retailer to achieve Fair Trade certification for an entire private label seafood product line. “The journey to achieve Fair Trade Certification for our Nature’s Basket shrimp has been years in the making,” said Adam Branin, the grocer’s senior director of meat and seafood. “[This achievement] is a testament […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest, Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market Introduces New Seafood Code Of Conduct
Whole Foods Market has shared its new Seafood Code of Conduct, reinforcing its commitment to safeguard the human rights and welfare of workers throughout its global seafood supply chain. Building on the company’s quality standards, the new policy strengthens protections for fishers and vessel crew and sets a higher bar for ethical labor practices and supply […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
OPC, Seaboard Foods Donate Prairie Fresh Pork For Give-A-Ham Challenge
Seaboard Foods and the Oklahoma Pork Council (OPC) donated more than 10,000 pounds of pork products to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma and other local charities, in response to a Give-A-Ham challenge from the OPC. Give-A-Ham challenge is an annual campaign by the OPC challenging pork and food industry colleagues to donate pork to […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Dairy News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, National
Ahold Delhaize Updates Targets For Cage-Free Eggs, Group-Housed Pork
Ahold Delhaize USA has released new sustainability targets related to two animal welfare issues – cage-free eggs and group-housed pork – as the current goals will not be met due to industry supply, affordability and customer demand. The new targets are designed to meet customer needs while advancing Ahold Delhaize USA companies’ commitment to sustainability. […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, West
Chicken Of The Sea Launches Tuna, Salmon Packet Up! Kits
Chicken of the Sea continues to expand its line of on-the-go seafood options at retailers nationwide with the addition of customizable kits. New Packet Up! Tuna and Salmon Salad Kits offer high-quality lean protein and flavor. Each kit includes a full-size, wild caught tuna or salmon packet, plus accompaniments to customize the salad. Chicken of […]
Posted inExecutive News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Wayne-Sanderson Farms Shares CEO Succession Plan
Oakwood, Georgia-based Wayne-Sanderson Farms has announced that COO Kevin McDaniel will succeed President and CEO Clint Rivers, who is retiring at the end of the company’s fiscal year on March 31. McDaniel, who will assume his new role April 1, served the company as senior director of fresh operations and as VP and general manager of the […]
Posted inMeijer, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Godshall’s Expands Distribution To Meijer, ShopRite Stores
Godshall’s continues to expand its portfolio of products at Meijer and ShopRite stores this fall. Beginning in November, shoppers can find Godshall’s Beef Bacon at Meijer stores and Godshall’s All-Natural Turkey and Beef Kielbasa and Smoked Beef Sausage at all ShopRite locations. “Godshall’s is dedicated to producing premium smoked meats, and as the market leader […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, Meijer, West, Whole Foods
Bumble Bee Seafoods Adds 11 New Items To Product Line
San Diego-based Bumble Bee Seafoods has added 11 new products to its line of canned, pouched and kit-based seafood products. “Everything we create is driven by what consumers value most – nutrition, flavor and convenience that fits into real life,” said Jeremy Zavoral, senior director of innovation and insights, Bumble Bee Seafoods. “Our goal is to […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Associated Food Stores, West
AFS Wins Global Awards At CAB Annual Conference
Associated Food Stores (AFS) received two awards at the recent Certified Angus Beef (CAB) Annual Conference for excellence in retail distribution and execution of initiatives. AFS earned the “CAB Retail Distributor Marketer of the Year” award and was ranked third globally for sales volume, receiving the “CAB Retail Distributor No. 3 Sales Volume” award. The […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Smithfield, United Supermarkets Donate 15 Tons Of Protein To Food Bank
Smithfield Foods, in partnership with United Supermarkets, recently donated more than 30,000 pounds of pork products to South Plains Food Bank in Lubbock, Texas. “Smithfield’s Helping Hungry Homes initiative is focused on supporting neighbors in need, feeding the hungry and fighting food insecurity,” said Jonathan Toms, senior community development manager. “By teaming up with United Supermarkets, we […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Feature, Midwest
STF Committed To Positive, Supportive Environment For Diverse Workforce
Seaboard Triumph Foods, a joint venture between Seaboard Foods and Triumph Foods, recently marked its seventh anniversary of operations in Sioux City, Iowa. The state-of-the-art STF pork processing facility has become a cornerstone of the local economy, as it is the largest employer in the city. STF processes about 22,000 hogs per day, producing a […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Feature, Midwest
Seaboard Triumph Foods’ Media Tour Highlights Connected Food System
Seaboard Foods, a leading pork processor, recently hosted a media tour of its Seaboard Triumph Foods processing facility in Sioux City, Iowa. The tour was followed by a question-and-answer session with company executives. STF is a joint venture of Seaboard Foods and Triumph Foods. Before entering the processing facility floor, those on the tour were […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Feature, Midwest
Seaboard Foods Showcases Iowa Sow Farm Operations
Seaboard Foods, a leading pork producer, has been building its connected food system since the early 1990s. The company recently hosted a tour for industry media of one of its 98 sow farms. A farm located outside of Sioux City, Iowa, provided participants a glimpse into the company’s operations, highlighting its commitment to animal welfare […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast, The Kroger Co.
Butterball Launches Cook From Frozen Turkeys
Butterball has introduced its Cook from Frozen Premium Whole Turkey, a new offering for the Thanksgiving holiday. Created with convenience in mind, the new Cook from Frozen turkey requires just two steps: unwrap and roast, with no thawing required. The most popular questions received by the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line are about how and when to thaw […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, West
American Custom Meats Names Pfeiffer As New President
American Custom Meats (ACM) has named Gary Pfeiffer as its new president as Gus Coutrakis, who led the company for more than 13 years, retires and transitions into a role on the board of directors. Under Coutrakis’ leadership, ACM saw significant growth, positioning the company as a go-to partner in the meat processing space. Pfeiffer, who […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Association News, National
USDA Report Highlights NGA’s Position On Price Discrimination
Following a year-long study, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a report on the market dynamics within the meat and retail industries that affirms the National Grocers Association’s position that consolidation and price discrimination contribute to higher consumer prices, fewer retail stores and limited market opportunities for farmers and ranchers. “The report is the […]