Butcher certification program broadens U.S. red meat utilization in China USMEF partners with a culinary center to provide hands-on training and promote underutilized cuts to butchers in processing, retail and foodservice. Industry News January 16, 2024 No Comments Training sessions focus on U.S. beef chuck roll, beef tri-tip, pork CT butt and pork spareribs.Read More
Associated Wholesale Grocers installs new president and CEO AWG has retail sales exceeding $24 billion and wholesale sales exceeding $12 billion. Industry News January 12, 2024 No Comments President and CEO David Smith retired as of December 2023, succeeded by Dan Funk as AWG's new president and CEO.Read More
Unlimeat expands K-vegan reach in US retail markets Unlimeat broadens its market reach in New York City. Industry News January 10, 2024 No Comments Plant-based brand introduces new products in Northern California. Read More
Retailer Wakefern Food Corp. plans snack summit CraveCon ‘24 event looks to source private-label manufacturers of snacks. Industry News January 8, 2024 No Comments The latest Own Brands summit is an open call to private-label manufacturers.Read More
Taco Bell and Kraft Heinz collaborate on at-home Cravings Kits Taco Bell at Home line expands with two new additions. Industry News January 5, 2024 No Comments Taco Bell at Home's new Cravings Kits feature proprietary Taco Bell restaurant ingredients, seasonings and sauces.Read More
Independent Thoughts Deli-prepared meats post dollar sales gains Inflation cools, with November deli price increases at just 0.3%. Fred Wilkinson January 4, 2024 No Comments Consumers' ongoing quest for convenient meal solutions is helping drive deli-prepared meat sales.Read More
Strong holiday week meat sales fail to counter slow start for November November shows a decreased consumer willingness-to-pay for beef, pork and chicken items. Anne-Marie Roerink December 29, 2023 No Comments Consumers eye money-saving measures, with 83% having made one or more changes to their grocery shopping habits.Read More
Beef posts dollar sales growth For November 2023, the average retail price of beef increased by 8.9%. Fred Wilkinson December 26, 2023 No Comments Looking at the 52-week period from November 2022 to November 2023, fresh beef prices averaged $6.19 per pound.Read More
Independent Thoughts USDA foresees soft consumer demand keeping hog prices in check Hog slaughter for September through November 2023 was 1.7% higher than the same period in 2022. Fred Wilkinson December 20, 2023 No Comments At retail, November saw year-on-year deflation for processed pork products, including bacon, packaged lunchmeat, dinner sausage, breakfast sausage and smoked ham.Read More
The Giant Co. makes two leadership appointments Company names Brian Lorenz as the vice president of omnichannel fresh merchandising. Industry News December 12, 2023 No Comments Company appoints Kathy Sweigert to vice president of the Mid-Atlantic division. Read More