Coleman All Natural Meats rebrands to grow branded consumer retail and expand foodservice New packaging addresses demand for claim-based food products. Fred Wilkinson March 13, 2024 No Comments Packaging also features the tagline “Always Natural Since 1875.” Read More
Weekly Spotlight UFCW praises USDA Product of USA labeling rule UFCW represents 1.2 million workers. Fred Wilkinson March 13, 2024 No Comments USDA effort lauded for protecting America’s meatpacking workers.Read More
Cattle groups applaud USDA 'Product of USA' labeling final rule USDA move follows years of advocacy by NCBA and USCA. Fred Wilkinson March 12, 2024 No Comments USDA aims to align the voluntary 'Product of USA' label claim with consumer understanding of what the claim means. Read More
Top 100 Processors Participate in the 2024 Top 100 meat and poultry industry survey Our accompanying Greatest Gains Report recognizes smaller companies' growth. Fred Wilkinson March 7, 2024 No Comments Take a couple of minutes to fill out The National Provisioner’s 2024 Top 100 questionnaire.Read More
Annual Meat Conference 2024 AMC 2024 promises knowledge and networking in Nashville Highlights include the highly anticipated Power of Meat consumer research. Fred Wilkinson March 5, 2024 No Comments Consumer trends and new products will take center stage.Read More
Specialty Seafood Products Freshwater fish drawing interest East Coast supplier Baldor Specialty Foods has seen a spike in interest in freshwater fish, particularly trout. Fred Wilkinson March 1, 2024 No Comments One of the trends in specialty seafood technically isn’t from the sea: it’s freshwater fish.Read More
The Burger Report 2024 Consumers and marketers remain bullish on burgers Burgers reign as the rock stars of the food world. Fred Wilkinson February 28, 2024 No Comments Marketers embrace diverse approaches to level up the classic patty.Read More
The Seafood Report 2024 Seafood consumption trending up The average price per pound for fresh seafood remains higher than for other proteins. Fred Wilkinson February 23, 2024 No Comments The seafood category began 2024 with prices down for frozen and fresh shellfish, according to Circana retail market research.Read More
Tech Topics Processors' cold storage strategy should reflect their go-to-market strategy Utilize cold storage close to production or close to customers. Fred Wilkinson February 21, 2024 No Comments Processors' operational considerations include whether the cold storage facility is automated.Read More
Independent Thoughts Aquaculture Stewardship Council aims to transform seafood farming globally ASC shares insights on best practices. Fred Wilkinson February 15, 2024 No Comments The Aquaculture Stewardship Council promotes the best environmental and social aquaculture performance to further environmental sustainability.Read More