The deal advances Hormel’s strategy of investing in growing protein categories.
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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Schweid & Sons Launches Marinated Steak Tips In 2 Flavors
The products target consumers seeking restaurant-quality beef at home without marinating, seasoning or planning ahead.
ShopRite, Schnucks Among Certified Angus Beef 2026 Retail Award Winners
Schnuck Markets earned Retailer of the Year honors, while ShopRite was named Large Chain Marketer of the Year.
Smithfield Foods Celebrates 90 Years On Its Founding Site
Smithfield Mayor Michael Smith recognized the company’s long-standing presence in its namesake town.
AWG Named Certified Angus Beef Distributor Marketer Of The Year
The award recognizes AWG’s efforts in merchandising, training and consumer-focused marketing.
Sweet-Heat Trend Reaches Canned Meat With Spam Hot Honey
Hormel Foods said the new variety is a permanent addition to the lineup of more than 10 varieties.
Wild Alaskan Co. Takes DTC Seafood Brand To Target Nationwide
Formerly a direct-to-consumer brand, Wild Alaskan is launching five frozen seafood items with the retailer.
Niman Ranch Debuts Hatch Green Chile Bratwurst At Whole Foods
Stores in the Austin, Texas-based grocer’s Southwest, Pacific Northwest and Rocky Mountain regions will carry the product.
National Pork Board Names Harrison To Lead Channel Marketing
“Protein-rich pork has an opportunity to claim its place with younger consumers,” Kent Harrison says.
Fresh Thyme Expands Afresh AI Usage After Deli Sales Lift
Afresh Production Planning will roll out in the deli, produce, meat and bakery departments after a deli test increased sales.
Sea Tales Names Welch VP Of Business Development, Sales
Lara Welch will lead U.S. sales strategy, retailer relationships and commercial growth for the NY-based canned seafood company.
Bon Cuisine Line Offers Convenient, Protein-Rich Meal Option
Northern Wind launched Bon Cuisine Seafood Proteins earlier this year to help retailers offer more choices of convenient, protein-rich meal options for their customers. The frozen seafood meals combine scallops or shrimp with flavored butter medallions. Thus far, the line is available at Stop & Shop stores in the Northeast, with additional regional and national […]
Beef Checkoff Targets Back-To-School Protein Demand With Recipe Push
The campaign centers on three recipes featured in a recent satellite media tour with a registered dietitian.
Tyson Foods Commits $1M To School Nutrition, Food Access Effort
Tyson Foods has committed $1 million over two years to Harvest to Hallways, the USDA and HHS initiative aimed at improving school meals and food access.
Specialty Market Expands Atlanta Footprint With 3-Store Agreement
The Greenville-South Carolina-based company is known for its hand-cut meats, chef-prepared entrées and specialty grocery items.
Indiana Packers Opens $44M Freezer DC At Its Delphi HQ
The 96,761-square-foot facility more than doubles the pork processor’s warehouse space.
Tyson Foods To Close 2 Beef Plants, Sell Third Amid Cattle Shortage
Plants in Illinois and Utah are shutting down operations, while Tyson pursues the sale of its Pasco, Washington, beef plant.
Tops Named Official Grocer Of 25th National Buffalo Wing Festival
Organizers expect more than 25,000 attendees to work through roughly 12 tons of wings over the two days.
Seafood City Opens 1st Arizona Store At Mall In Chandler
The 66,000-square-foot supermarket featuring Filipino, Asian and other international products anchors Chandler Fashion Center.
Southeast Piggly Wiggly Operator Launches Affordable Protein Initiative
With meat being the centerpiece of most family meals, the initiative is a way to help customers save, the grocer says.
