Category Report: Merchandising Strategies for small processors Carefully curated merchandising helps small processors stay competitive in the meat case From strategic labeling to local partnerships and limited-time offerings, small processors leverage agility and storytelling to stand out at retail. Sammy Bredar April 28, 2026 No Comments Merchandising strategies evolve beyond traditional pricing and placement.Read More
SPAR Group strengthens executive leadership team Provider of merchandising and retail solutions appoints Jean Richer as head of North American sales and marketing. Industry News January 2, 2026 No Comments Role includes leading SPAR’s commercial growth agenda across North America.Read More
Brooklyn Cured introduces shelf-ready display cases for retailers Brooklyn Cured develops merchandising solutions to increase velocity and overall sales for their retailer partners. Industry News November 26, 2025 No Comments Charcuterie producer Brooklyn Cured begins shipping shelf-ready display cases for its salami chubs and snack packs to retailers, aiming to increase product visibility on store shelves.Read More
Roast Season Marketing Roasts: An old favorite offers value and innovation Roasts’ flexibility for flavor pairings and portioning appeal for cost-conscious shoppers. Fred Wilkinson September 10, 2025 No Comments Roasts provide ample cross-merchandising opportunities.Read More
Meat merchandisers drive US pork, beef sales in Colombia Customers explore how to profitably increase their purchases of US pork and beef. Industry News July 10, 2025 No Comments Merchandisers work directly with current and potential customers of importers to identify new opportunities for US red meat. Read More
Category Report: Retail Merchandising Strategies for Small Processors Engage and educate to drive meat product merchandising efforts Highly engaged e-commerce shoppers spend three times on meat and deli compared to in-store only shoppers. Fred Wilkinson April 25, 2025 No Comments Consumers have higher expectations for items that save time and drive convenience.Read More
Butcherbox's Reba Hatcher discusses Butcherbox and Bruichladdich holiday collaboration Chief revenue officer details the challenges of collaborating with another company on a gift box. December 6, 2024 No Comments In this interview, learn about the inspiration and the methodology behind pairing the right meats with the right alcohol. Read More
Gorton's Seafood debuts merch line Gorton's Seafood launches limited-edition collection of lifestyle products and apparel. Industry News September 6, 2024 No Comments New merchandise store features items from t-shirts and baseball caps to crewnecks, fish stick-adorned beach towels, bucket hats, and more.Read More
Sam's Club China purchasing managers study US red meat Already the largest retailer in China for chilled US beef with 48 outlets, Sam’s Club plans to open six or seven new outlets per year. Industry News August 13, 2024 No Comments Managers travel to Korea to study merchandising and packaging for US red meat.Read More
Processor Profile: Roger Wood Foods Signature sausage supports sales Lumber Jack smoked sausage and its eye-catching retail cartons fuel northward expansion for the Savannah, Ga.-based processor. Fred Wilkinson December 19, 2023 No Comments 'The consumer is our boss, and that's who we want to serve,’ says David Solana, president, CEO and owner of Roger Wood Foods.Read More