As consumers continue to look for budget friendly deals on groceries and restaurant meals, sockeye salmon prices are staying steady, due to a surplus from last year’s harvest season, according to the Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association. The 2022 harvest from Bristol Bay, Alaska – the source of more than half the world’s sustainable, wild sockeye […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inCenter Store, West
Coombs Family Farms Highlights Pure Maple Syrup At Expo
Coombs Family Farms, a division of Bascom Maple Farms, is exhibiting March 8-11 at the 2023 Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, California. Visitors to NPEW can learn more about Coombs Family Farms’ high-quality maple products offering great taste, along with many nutritional and functional benefits today’s consumers are seeking. “Our team is excited to meet […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Sustainability At The Forefront Of Emerging Meat Practices
Transparency, sustainability, continuous improvement. These topics best describe the “Realizing the Business Value of Supply Chain Transparency” general session during the Annual Meat Conference in Dallas, Texas. The session featured Barb Renner, vice chair and U.S. consumer products leader at Deloitte; Justin Ransom, senior director of sustainable food strategy at Tyson Foods; and Randy Huffman, chief food […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
AMC Panelists Hold ‘Deep Dive’ Discussion On Market Outlook
Attendees at the Annual Meet Conference heard from three expert panelists March 7 as they held a “deep dive” into the livestock and meat market and landscape. Steve Meyer, economist, Partners for Production Agriculture; CattleFax CEO Randy Blach; and Paul Aho, economist and consultant, Poultry Perspective, took the stage to offer a better understanding of […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
Healthy Family Project Reception Celebrates 2022 Donations
Healthy Family Project’s annual thank you reception at the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure saw more than 200 produce industry professionals celebrating the impact of its cause marketing programs. Cause marketing retail and digital campaigns in 2022 raised $235,000 for Feeding America food banks, Our Military Kids, Foundation for Fresh Produce and Ripe for Revival. […]
Posted inPackaging News, Center Store, Midwest
Bounty Shares New Artwork On Paper Towel Products
As part of its Inclusive Artists Project, Cincinnati-based Bounty has partnered with three artists – surface print and accessories designer Shadé Akanbi, illustrator Reina Castellanos and graphic designer and illustrator Kingsley Nebechi – to create original artwork that will be featured on a new limited-edition collection of paper towels. “We’re delighted to partner with these talented artists who are passionate about […]
Posted inPackaging News, Northeast, Snacks Brands
Hershey’s Reintroduces SHE Packaging Bars
To celebrate Women’s History Month, Hershey’s has brought back its limited-edition SHE bars to honor the women and girls who make an impact on our lives. This year, Hershey’s brand and its nonprofit partner Girls on the Run joined forces to build upon their mission of uplifting women. Together, they partnered to curate more than 200 adjectives that […]
Posted inDollar General, C-Store News, Center Store, Southeast
Dollar General Introduces New ‘Nature’s Menu’ Pet Food
Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based Dollar General has reformulated and rebranded its dog and cat food line, Nature’s Menu. “Our team of brand managers and buyers strive to ensure each private brand item we develop focuses on the needs of our customers and their families. Such is the case with Nature’s Menu, Dollar General’s exclusive super premium dog and cat […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Inflation Not Keeping Consumers Away From Meat Department
Following last year’s virtual presentation, the “Power of Meat 2023: An In-Depth Look At The Meat Department Through The Shoppers’ Eyes” came back stronger than ever this year during the Annual Meat Conference in Dallas, Texas. Led by Anne-Marie Roerink, principal and founder of 210 Analytics, the presentation was held yesterday as the conference’s first […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Do Marketing Claims, Attributes Matter To Meat Consumers?
By Michael Uetz, managing principal, Midan Marketing Through all the ups and downs of the last several years, shopper demand for meat products has remained strong. But as consumers continue to navigate economic pressures, health and sustainability concerns, the meat industry and retailers will need to collaborate to ensure they are meeting consumers’ evolving needs. […]
Posted inPackaging News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Tyson Foods Introduces Flow Wrap Packaging For Beef Products
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods’ fresh meats division has introduced flow wrap packaging for its case ready portfolio. According to the company, flow wrap is a packaging product that uses less plastic than conventional packaging, requires less energy to produce and keeps products fresher three times longer. This packaging solution is being tested with Tyson Foods’ case […]
Posted inProduce News, West
California Avocado Commission Honors International Women’s Day
In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8, the California Avocado Commission is sharing profiles of female avocado farmers. Many California avocado growers come from multigenerational farming families. With generational transitions happening, women are taking on avocado grove management and agriculture industry leadership roles. “The commission is happy to celebrate International Women’s Day and […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Albertsons, Southwest
Storytellers With Super Powers – Female Marketing Execs Bond
“One of the biggest obstacles is getting out of your own way.” That was Alexa Langona’s advice Monday during the “Women in Meat Retail Networking Lunch: Meat Marketing, Where Women Rule,” part of the first session of the Annual Meat Conference in Dallas, Texas. Langona, senior director of project management of Albertsons Co.’s Own Brands, […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
Prairie Fresh Introduces New Line Of Pork During Conference
As the 2023 Annual Meat Conference kicks off in person for the first time in three years, Merriam, Kansas-based Prairie Fresh is introducing meat buyers to Prairie Fresh USA Prime, a line of premium pork to meet consumer demand for restaurant-quality meal experiences at home. “Prairie Fresh USA Prime is as close as we have […]
Posted inProduce News, National
Unfold, GoodLeaf Partner To Develop Leafy Greens
California-based Unfold, a seed and digital solutions company, and GoodLeaf Farms, a Canada-based commercial vertical farm, has announced their partnership to commercialize premium lines of vertically-farmed spinach and other leafy greens through Unfold’s Innovation Partner Program. “We’re very excited to collaborate with GoodLeaf to unlock the potential for improved quality and yield for their indoor growing operations,” […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National
Report Shows Meat Purchases Rise Above Pre-Pandemic Levels
Americans are buying more fresh meat than before the COVID-19 pandemic and are seeking value in terms of price, convenience and better-for attributes in meat purchases, according to the annual “Power of Meat” report released March 6 by the Meat Institute and FMI–The Food Industry Association. Self-described “meat eaters” comprise 78 percent of Americans, compared to 7 percent who […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Tyson Foods Showcases Branded Solutions At AMC
Tyson Foods will showcase products from its portfolio of fresh meats brands at the 2023 Annual Meat Conference. The event brings together more than 1,500 meat industry professionals annually and runs through Wednesday in Dallas. The Tyson All Natural Premium Pork case ready product line will debut at the show. It features cuts like bone-in and […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Association News, National
Association Names 2023 Candy Hall Of Fame Inductees
The National Confectionery Sales Association has announced the Candy Hall of Fame class of 2023. The inductees are representatives from several disciplines in the confectionery industry, from sales and marketing to engineering and research and development professionals, as well as brokers, distributors, retail buyers and category managers and suppliers. The 2023 class will be formally […]
Posted inDairy News, Northeast
Eggland’s Best Recognized By The Women’s Choice Award
Cedar Knolls, New Jersey-based Eggland’s Best has been awarded as a 2023 Women’s Choice Award recipient. In a national survey conducted by the Women’s Choice Award, Eggland’s Best was the highest rated brand in the categories of fresh and hard-cooked eggs. “With so many choices in the marketplace today, the Women’s Choice Award is a one-stop […]
Posted inCenter Store, Southeast
Z Natural Foods Launches Instant Chicken Bone Broth Powder
West Palm Beach, Florida-based Z Natural Foods has launched its new Instant Chicken Bone Broth Soup Base Powder. This blend is made from organic ingredients, including chicken bone broth, carrot, tomato, shiitake mushroom, onion, himalayan salt, MCT oil, celery, garlic and black pepper. This combination of ingredients provides a nutritious broth base that can be used […]