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 […]
Category: Meat/Seafood/Poultry
The Shelby Report covers meat, seafood and poultry for grocery retailers nationwide, from protein trends and pricing developments to supplier announcements and meat department merchandising strategies. Updated regularly across our five regional editions.
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]