The Wegmans store in Fairfax, Virginia, will host Sushi Fest beginning Friday, Sept. 30. Guests can “experience the excitement of Tokyo’s famed Tsukiji Fish Market right in our store,” according to the Rochester, New York-based grocery chain. The free event will feature unique Japanese fish, sashimi and sushi, select cuts of Kobe Beef, Shabu Shabu, […]
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Weis Markets Launches Certified Angus Beef Program
Weis Markets has introduced a new line of Certified Angus Beef products to all its 171 Weis Markets stores in its five-state service area of Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and West Virginia. Angus Beef is known for its 10 exacting standards designed to ensure flavor, juiciness and tenderness in the beef. Created by […]
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Bueno Foods Celebrates 65 Years Of Authentic New Mexico Chiles
Green chiles have become synonymous with the state of New Mexico. Bueno Foods is among those largely responsible for this association. It has established itself as a purveyor of family values and southwestern cuisine. This year, the business celebrates its 65th anniversary of delivering New Mexico green chiles across the U.S., while maintaining a strong […]
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Gorton’s Seafood Earns Sustainability Award, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… The Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) has recognized Gorton’s Seafood of Gloucester, Massachusetts, as a winner in its inaugural AIM Sustainability Award For Excellence program for managing environmental stewardship, social well-being and economic prosperity in Massachusetts. Gorton’s changed the temperature of its truckloads to significantly reduce the environmental impact of […]
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Beef Checkoff’s 30-Day Challenge Aims To Reduce Food Waste
In the U.S. alone, nearly 40 percent of the food supply is wasted—that’s enough to fill a 90,000-seat Rose Bowl stadium every day. While beef is one of the least wasted commodities, if its waste was cut in half, full supply-chain sustainability would increase by 10 percent. That’s why the Beef Checkoff has introduced “The […]
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Coborn’s Opens ‘Next-Generation’ Supermarket Focused On Fresh
Coborn’s Inc. recently opened a “next-generation” supermarket in Isanti, Minnesota. It is a first-of-its-kind store format with a significant focus on fresh selections and an updated modern industrial design. “We are a company that is constantly striving to appeal to the changing needs of our guests,” said Chris Coborn, chairman, president and CEO of Coborn’s […]
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BJ’s Launches Bakery Program, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… BJ’s Wholesale Club has launched a bakery program for its members. The club is offering new, upscale two-tier Wellesley Farms cakes that can be designed for any occasion and sell for less than specialty bakery prices. David Hay, bakery buyer for BJ’s Wholesale Club, said, “We’re thrilled to offer two-tier […]
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How You Consume Meat Depends On Your Age
New research from Midan Marketing explores how Millennials’ meat consumption differs from that of Baby Boomers *Editor’s note: This is the second of a two-part story, which is featured in its entirety in the September print editions of The Shelby Report. You also can read Part 1, where points 1-6 appear, here. 7. Attitudes toward health as […]
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U.S. Pork Export Data Shows Progress, But Challenges Remain
U.S. pork and pork variety meat exports totaled $1.8 billion in value and 1.26 billion pounds in volume for the first four months of 2016, down 9 percent in value and unchanged in volume compared to the same time period last year. “U.S. pork exports are gaining strength this year but will still face challenges […]
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Examining The Rise Of The ‘Grocerant’
Foodservice at retail is becoming an increasingly complex industry, and Technomic, a research and consulting firm for the food and foodservice industries, is shifting its attention accordingly. Wade Hanson, a principal at Technomic, told attendees of the recent National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show that the company has been paying attention to retailers for nearly 20 […]
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Millennials: A Challenge, And Opportunity, For The Meat Industry
New research from Midan Marketing explores how Millennials’ meat consumption differs from that of Baby Boomers One of the largest generations in U.S. history is moving quickly into its prime spending years and forcing companies to re-evaluate the way they do business. Currently, the size of the U.S. Millennial market is 75.4 million, according to […]
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Review Paper: Organic Practices Help Reduce Exposure To Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
Choosing organic is the best choice consumers can make to combat antibiotic resistance and protect themselves from antibiotic-resistant bacteria, a review paper from The Organic Center concludes. Overuse of antibiotics in conventional livestock production has been implicated as an important contributor to antibiotic resistance. Research demonstrates that livestock produced without the use of antibiotics—as in […]
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RFA Unites Suppliers To Aid Hunger Programs During National Deli Salad Month
The Refrigerated Foods Association (RFA) has reported a collective annual donation of $478,573 for food banks throughout North America, through in-kind food donations and direct monetary contributions. The special effort took place during National Deli Salad Month in July. The RFA is an organization of manufacturers and suppliers of prepared, refrigerated food products united by a […]
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Texas Finalizes Penalty Agreement With Blue Bell
Texas health officials on July 29 finalized a penalty and agreement against Blue Bell Creameries, which will continue to test and monitor its ice cream following last year’s outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes linked to products made at its plant in Brenham. The total penalty amount is $850,000. Of that, $175,000 must be paid within 30 […]
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Publix Has Target Date For Cage-Free Egg Transition
Publix Super Markets has published a position statement on its website that says it will work toward a 100 percent cage-free egg supply by 2026. The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) sent out an email to media with a link to Publix’s statement. Even though Publix already offered seven varieties of cage-free eggs […]
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Natural Grocers Holding Job Fair For Idaho Store
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers will open a new store in Hailey, Idaho, on Sept. 27, adding 28 jobs to the community. A job fair for the Hailey store, which is located at 710 North Main Street, will take place near the store, at the Wood River Inn at 603 North Main Street. The job fair […]
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Fresh Solutions Network Brings Farmers Table Brand To Organic Produce Summit
Fresh Solutions Network will be showcasing its Side Delights Farmers Table Organic Potatoes at the Organic Produce Summit trade show, today and tomorrow, July 14, in Monterey, California. The Organic Produce Summit is a celebration of organic, fresh produce growers, retailers and distributors, coming together to share information about the success of this rapid-growth, multi-billion-dollar food […]
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Giant Eagle Expands ‘Fresh In :30’ Home Cooking Meal Kits
With consumer interest in creating restaurant-quality food at home, quickly and conveniently, Giant Eagle has expanded its “Fresh in :30” by Market District restaurant-quality meal kits to 15 Pittsburgh-area Giant Eagle and Market District locations. The kits contain nearly everything needed to make a meal for two with pre-measured, pre-packaged ingredients as well as step-by-step […]
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Perdue Foods’ Plan Puts The Focus Back On Animal Care
Perdue Foods Chairman Jim Perdue said Monday that the company is refocusing on animal care with a four-part plan that also will strengthen relationships with farmers, build trust with multiple stakeholder groups and create an animal care culture for continued improvement. Titled “2016 and Beyond: Next Generation of Perdue Commitments to Animal Care,” the plan […]
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Dutch Farms Donates 129,600 Eggs To Food Bank
On Tuesday, Dutch Farms Inc. donated a truckload of 10,800 dozen eggs to the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana. The eggs will be distributed through the food bank’s 120-plus partner food pantries, soup kitchens and other agencies and will provide 13,500 meals to individuals and families struggling with hunger in Lake and Porter counties. More […]