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. […]
Category: Meat/Seafood/Poultry
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 […]