Smithfield Foods will close its Altoona, Iowa, ham boning facility and consolidate production volume at other locations to improve the efficiency of its manufacturing platform. Smithfield will provide transition assistance to 314 employees at the facility who will be affected by the closure. The company will meet with employees to provide additional details about the […]
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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Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National
ReposiTrak Adds 25 Meat, Seafood Companies To Traceability Network
ReposiTrak is preparing to add 25 new meat and seafood companies into the queue for the ReposiTrak Traceability Network. These new members will exchange FDA-required key data elements for each critical tracking event in their supply chains, ensuring FSMA 204 compliance well before the January 2026 deadline. The 25 meat and seafood companies joining the […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
Seaboard Foods’ Eaheart Pairs Beef, Bacon To Win At Pie Championship
Pairing beef with Daily’s bacon, David Eaheart, Seaboard Foods senior director of communications and brand marketing, earned a first place award in the professional division of the National Pie Championships. Entered in the Florida Beef Council Savory Beef Pot Pie category, his winning pie was crafted with Daily’s Premium Meats bacon. The added flavor profile […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Feature, Midwest
Seaboard Foods Exec: Quality, Value Expected To Drive Pork Sales This Year
With 2023 well in the rearview, manufacturers and retailers are looking forward to this spring’s grilling season kicking off renewed demand for meat. The last 12 months were a bit turbulent for the meat industry, with escalating feed costs, inflation and lower demand in the U.S. affecting sales. But industry experts are optimistic that these […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Publix Continues Funding To Sustainable Fisheries Partnership
Publix is celebrating World Oceans Day on June 8 by continuing to support sustainable seafood practices and helping to protect ocean wildlife. The retailer is continuing its 14-year support of the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership. This past year, Publix has donated $130,000 to support fishery improvement projects that enhance sustainable seafood practices. “Publix is committed to […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National
Oscar Mayer Introduces Stuffed Hot Dogs
Oscar Mayer has introduces its new Stuffed Dogs product line to grocery retailers nationwide. Featuring three flavors – Cheese, Jalapeño Cheddar and Chili Cheese – Oscar Mayer Stuffed Dogs take inspiration from popular restaurant offerings. “Our ambition is to spark smiles and be the indisputable leader in taste, which is why we reimagined the iconic […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Association News, West
ASMI Celebrates Finalized Rule To Update WIC Packages
The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) commends the Biden-Harris Administration and the USDA for improving the nutrition value of the Women’s, Infant’s and Children’s Supplemental Nutrition program’s food packages and further by adding more seafood to their entire array of nutritional programs. The Biden-Harris Administration recently announced the final science-based food package updates for WIC. This is the […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Fortifi Introduces Frontmatec’s Next President
The Woodlands, Texas-based Fortifi Food Processing Solutions has named Dennis Gallagher as president of Frontmatec, a supplier of automated pork and beef processing equipment within its unified platform of global brands and products in food processing and automation solutions. Gallagher succeeds Allan F. Kristensen, Frontmatec’s president since 2020, who led the company through its unification […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Executive News, Midwest
Groves To Guide Seaboard Foods As President, CEO
Seaboard Corp. has promoted Chad Groves as president and CEO of its pork segment, Seaboard Foods, to succeed Peter Brown, who will be retiring, effective June 30. Brown joined Seaboard Foods in January 2021 after more than 30 years of executive leadership experience in the protein industry, including positions with Butterball and High Liner Foods. […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National
Report: Frozen Seafood Trends Upward In February
Seafood prices decreased for fresh and frozen in February, according to Circana and 210 Analytics. However, at an average price per pound of $9.30, the cost for fresh seafood remained significantly higher than the average price per pound for the three biggest animal proteins of chicken, pork and beef. Salmon prices at retail declined in […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, West
Market Of Choice Introduces Royal Ranch’s Carbon-Neutral Beef
Independent, family-owned Market of Choice is Oregon’s first grocer to partner with Royal City, Washington-based Royal Ranch to bring its carbon-neutral beef to market. Market of Choice customers can now purchase USDA Choice cuts from Royal Ranch, available in its full-service and self-service meat departments at all 11 stores statewide. This partnership brings together two multi-generational family-owned, purpose-driven businesses […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National
Meat Report: Consumption Solid, Shopper Trends Changing
The number of Americans who describe themselves as meat eaters (80 percent) and the number of households that buy meat (98 percent) remain steady from 2023, while the number seeking to lower meat consumption has fallen by 20 percent since 2020. These were among the findings in the 19th annual Power of Meat report released […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Albertsons, Association News, National
FMI, Meat Institute Select 2024 Leaders of Tomorrow
To kick off the 2024 Annual Meat Conference that runs March 18-20 in Nashville, Tennessee, the Meat Institute and FMI – The Food Industry Association revealed the 10 winners of its 2024 Leaders of Tomorrow Program. They include: Tammy Gonzales, Cargill; Jennifer Hicks, Mitchell Grocery Corp. Nicole Koch, Seaboard Foods; Marie-Pier Labarre, Cascades; Hillary Niblock, […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
Kroger Debuts Several Our Brands Seafood Items
The Kroger Co. has unveiled several new Our Brands seafood products that can be prepared in the oven, microwave and air fryer. “Seafood at home has never been so quick, easy and delicious,” said Juan De Paoli, VP of Our Brands for Kroger. “Simplifying weeknight meals, elevating a family dinner or putting a new spin […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Packaging News, Southwest
Stryve Foods Introduces Packaging With Updated Images
Stryve Foods has relaunched its innovative retail packaging, showcasing thinly sliced steak, a breakthrough in snacking options. According to the company, the revamped packaging features updated food photography and emphasizes the benefits of Stryve’s products, including its higher protein content compared to traditional beef jerky, as well as its preservative-free and zero-sugar formula. CEO Chris […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest, Packaging News
Hormel Provides Packaging Redesign For Natural Choice Brand
The Hormel Natural Choice Brand has introduced an updated redesign of its packaging, providing a refreshed logo and a reduction of packaging materials used. The lighter packaging will reduce its usage of packaging materials by an estimated 337,000 pounds per year over prior packaging. This update is part of ongoing efforts by the brand’s parent […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National
FMI Report: Seafood Sales Return To Pre-Pandemic Level
During Seafood Expo North America, FMI – The Food Industry Association released its “Power of Seafood 2024“ report, which found seafood volume and dollar amounts have decreased, however, consumers are choosing to cook seafood dishes at home. With these shifts in purchasing and consumption, food retailers can attract seafood shoppers by emphasizing nutrition, sustainability and […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Packaging News, Southeast
DS Smith Introduces DryPack Seafood Box
DS Smith, a global provider of sustainable, fiber-based corrugated packaging, is launching its DryPack seafood box in North America. A sustainable replacement for non-recyclable expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam boxes, DS Smith DryPack is a no-leak, 100 percent water-resistant, fully recyclable box that, when packed with ice, can keep fresh fish below 40 degrees Fahrenheit for more than […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Association News, National
Report: Meat Department Posts Strong Start To Year
The average price per pound in the meat department across all cuts and kinds, both fixed and random weight, stood at $4.55 in January, up 1.2 percent from year-on-year, according to a recent Circana and 210 Analytics report. Processed meat tends to have the higher prices, but its average price per pound decreased for bacon, […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, West
Chicken of the Sea Announces Appointments, Promotion
Chicken of the Sea Frozen Foods (COSFF) has announced the appointment of three new leaders and a promotion within its commercial organization. The company welcomes the industry veterans, who bring customer-centric expertise to ensure COSFF remains at the forefront of the seafood industry. Tiffany Hicks Tiffany Hicks has been hired as SVP of foodservice and […]