Meat, Poultry & Seafood

IDDBA Launches CEO Search

Fri, 22 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400

The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association has launched a search for its next president and CEO as the organization looks to strengthen its role across the fresh-food industry. The incoming leader will oversee strategic growth initiatives, member engagement and the continued evolution of the association’s flagship trade show.

New Protein Products Focus on Flavor, Convenience

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A wave of new protein products—from grass-fed meatballs to flavored SPAM and ready-to-cook chicken—highlights continued innovation in flavor and convenience. For product developers, the lineup reflects growing demand for quick-prep formats, global flavor influences and value-driven protein solutions.

Jack Link’s Expands DUOS With New Flavor

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Jack Link’s adds a sour cream and onion option to its DUOS lineup, signaling continued momentum in layered flavor formats. The expansion highlights how familiar snack profiles are being adapted into meat snacks to drive innovation.

Singing Pastures Secures Investment Boost

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:15:00 -0400

Bullish invests in the pasture-raised snack brand as demand rises for transparent, functional protein options. The move reflects growing interest in cleaner-label meat snacks and shifting preferences in on-the-go nutrition.

Prepared Seafood Swims Into Spotlight

garrisonr@bnpmedia.com (Robert Garrison) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400

From chili lime shrimp and salmon burgers to ghost pepper tuna packets and smoked salmon candy, processors are casting wider nets for adventurous shoppers. With protein, omega-3s and Gen Z appeal in focus, seafood is staking a bigger claim across the retail store.

Meat Sales Sizzle with Innovation

garrisonr@bnpmedia.com (Robert Garrison) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

From chef-inspired meal starters and sous vide short ribs to hot honey bacon and regenerative hot dogs, processors are blending indulgence with integrity. Across beef, pork and poultry, heat-and-eat formats and bold flavors are keeping the perimeter’s biggest department on the move.

Jack Link’s Launches 3-Ingredient Meat Snacks

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Jack Link’s is introducing a portfolio of meat snacks made with just three ingredients, starting with air-dried beef slices launching nationwide this spring. The company also plans to expand its better-for-you offerings with antibiotic-free poultry snacks and grass-fed, zero-sugar jerky.

King & Prince Seafood Names Steve Yung CEO

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Yung will assume the role April 20, 2026, following Alexander’s retirement three days earlier. The company said the transition is designed to maintain operational continuity and support ongoing innovation and partnerships.

Hormel Foods To Sell Whole-Bird Turkey Business

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Hormel Foods has agreed to sell its whole-bird turkey business to Life-Science Innovations, with the deal expected to close by the end of fiscal Q2 2026. The company said the move supports its strategy to reduce exposure to commodity-driven operations and expand value-added proteins.

Omeat Rebrands as Evergreen Select

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Formerly known as Omeat, Evergreen Select is repositioning cultivated beef as a B2B infrastructure solution designed to stabilize the traditional meat supply. The rebrand and $6 million funding round highlight growing interest in practical, scalable approaches to integrating cultivated meat into existing systems.

Charcuterie Artisans Opens Innovation Center

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Charcuterie Artisans has unveiled a new Innovation Center designed to help brands and retailers develop, scale and differentiate charcuterie offerings. Backed by a $12 million investment, the expansion positions the company to meet rising US demand for premium, story-driven meats across retail and foodservice.

Smithfield to Acquire Nathan’s Famous

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Smithfield Foods has agreed to acquire Nathan’s Famous in a $102-per-share cash deal valued at approximately $450 million. The move gives Smithfield permanent ownership of the brand it has licensed since 2014, unlocking new retail and foodservice growth.

Kemin: Clean Label Solutions

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 03:00:00 -0500

Attendees are invited to visit booth #C27155 and meet with Kemin Food Technologies – North America experts to learn how the business unit’s innovative ingredient solutions can help processors increase yield, extend shelf life, and ensure consumer satisfaction with appealing flavor, color, and sensory attributes—all while staying competitive in a dynamic market.

WTI Inc.: Collaborate, Innovate

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0500

Honoring the pioneering spirit of founder Wolfgang “Wolf” Ludwig, the Center will be a destination where science, creativity, and artisan talent come together to advance how food is made safely, naturally, and to the highest quality standards.

Cuisine Solutions Debuts Sear & Serve Sous Vide Line

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:00:00 -0500

Cuisine Solutions introduced Sear & Serve, a premium line of ready-to-heat sous vide proteins finished with a quick stovetop or grill sear for steakhouse-level results. Available online and in select Costco regions, the range features seven signature cuts crafted with precise time-and-temperature techniques for exceptional flavor and tenderness.

ICL Food Specialties: Taste, Texture and More

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Attendees discovered exciting and new developments in alternative proteins and marinades for meat and seafood. In the alternative protein market, ROVITARIS SprouTx is revolutionizing formulations—addressing taste and texture challenges faced by the plant-based meat and seafood industry.

Archer Rolls Out Cowboy Cut Beef Jerky Line

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0500

Archer is launching its new 100% grass-fed Cowboy Cut Beef Jerky nationwide, featuring a hearty rip-and-tear texture and real ingredients with no sugar. The lineup includes Old Fashioned, Mustard BBQ and Spicy varieties, available at major retailers for $7.99.

Upcycled Veg Brings ‘Better Beef’ to Foodservice

garrisonr@bnpmedia.com (Robert Garrison) — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Born from chef-driven innovation and years of field testing, the Spare Burger delivers full beef flavor with a lighter environmental footprint. Early adopters say the upcycled blend is helping meet health, sustainability and operational goals—without compromise.

Scott & Jon’s Expands Nationwide in Whole Foods

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0500

Scott & Jon’s is debuting four seafood bowls in Whole Foods Market freezers nationwide, featuring premium ingredients and globally inspired flavors. The lineup includes new Fish Tikka Masala alongside returning favorites crafted for quick, flavorful meals.

Jurgielewicz & Son Wins Innovation Honors for Duck Carnitas

garrisonr@bnpmedia.com (Robert Garrison) — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Joe Jurgielewicz & Son earned Prepared Foods’ Spirit of Innovation award for its fully cooked Duck Carnitas, designed to bring authentic flavor and kitchen efficiency to foodservice. The shredded, seasoned duck offers chefs a versatile, premium protein for creative menu applications.

Chomps Expands Manufacturing with New Nebraska Facility

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Chomps is building a 160,000sq-ft manufacturing facility in Beatrice, Neb., in partnership with Landmark Snacks, to meet rising demand for high-protein, on-the-go snacks. The expansion follows triple-digit annual growth and positions the brand to scale production and improve distribution efficiency nationwide.

Hormel, Frank’s RedHot Partner on Spicy Bacon Launch

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Hormel Foods has teamed with Frank’s RedHot to launch a co-branded bacon featuring the hot sauce’s signature flavor. The collaboration reflects continued consumer interest in bold, spicy profiles and cross-brand flavor innovation.

Hillshire Farm Enters Frozen Snack Space

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Hillshire Farm is moving into the freezer aisle with six new heat-and-eat handhelds featuring its signature lunchmeats. The stuffed croissants and ciabatta sandwiches deliver 9 to 25g of protein and arrive in stores by late October 2025.

Smoke’NFast Expands Ready-to-Serve Barbecue Lineup

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Smithfield’s Smoke’NFast brand is adding three trend-forward offerings — Shredded Beef Birria, Chopped Beef Brisket and Pork Shoulder Burnt Ends — to help operators menu global flavors and smokehouse classics with ease. The fully cooked meats allow foodservice teams to deliver authentic taste without added equipment or labor.

Real Good Foods Rolls Out Chicken Meatballs

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Real Good Foods launched a new chicken meatball line made with 100% chicken breast and no seed oils, offering 20–21g of protein and just 2–3 net carbs per serving. Available first at H-E-B, the line features Homestyle, Italian, Chicken Little and Teriyaki Pineapple flavors.

McDonald’s $200M Grassland Initiative Strengthens Supply Chain and Supports Partnerships

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400

McDonald’s USA is teaming up with suppliers like Cargill, Golden State Foods and OSI to invest in regenerative agriculture. The initiative aims to boost rancher resilience, protect natural resources and secure a stronger beef supply chain.

Mama’s Creations Acquires Crown I Enterprises, Expanding Premium Retail Reach and Production Capacity

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400

The acquisition adds new strategic capabilities such as a recently upgraded and expanded 42,000sq-ft USDA-certified production facility in Bay Shore, N.Y. – complete with significant incremental grill capacity on equipment Mama already runs .

New Primal Launches Beef & Honey Mini Sticks in Snack Mates Line

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400

The product is made with 100% grass-fed beef raised without added hormones or antibiotics, lightly sweetened with honey. Each stick contains 4g protein and 1g sugar.

Bumble Bee Launches Snackers, Single-Serve Tuna Cans for On-the-Go Flavor

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Bumble Bee Snackers are single serve 3oz cans of flavored and unflavored wild caught tuna. The flavors come premixed, and don't need any messy draining making them a solution for convenient snack meals on the go.

Easy Street Debuts No-Prep, Flavor-Packed Chicken Across 10 States

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Easy Street’s dry-seasoned chicken is seasoned to without the use of preservatives or food dyes, and is made with no antibiotics ever, using naturally portioned, pre-diced pieces.