Butterball

Newly-Published Children’s Book Shows The Beauty in Never Giving Up, Especially On Those You Love

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

is an engaging and beautifully-illustrated picture book about the life and adventures of a stubborn, feral cat.

Key Points: 
  • is an engaging and beautifully-illustrated picture book about the life and adventures of a stubborn, feral cat.
  • Inspired by a real feline the author knew as a child, Where’s Butterball follows the story of a family who become the unwitting guardians of a fledgling kitten.
  • When a momma cat abandons her kittens under a family’s house, the family’s mother finds out that only one baby survives.
  • Butterball has grown up to be a stubborn but lovable scamp who struts to the beat of his own drum.

SEABOARD FOODS NAMES CHAD GROVES AS PRESIDENT AND CEO TO SUCCEED PETER BROWN AFTER RETIREMENT

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Monday, March 25, 2024

MERRIAM, Kan., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Seaboard Corporation (NYSE American: SEB) today announced that it has named Chad Groves as the next President and Chief Executive Officer of its pork division, Seaboard Foods LLC (Seaboard Foods), to succeed Seaboard Foods' current President and Chief Executive Officer, Peter Brown, who announced that he will be retiring, effective June 28, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • MERRIAM, Kan., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Seaboard Corporation (NYSE American: SEB) today announced that it has named Chad Groves as the next President and Chief Executive Officer of its pork division, Seaboard Foods LLC (Seaboard Foods), to succeed Seaboard Foods' current President and Chief Executive Officer, Peter Brown, who announced that he will be retiring, effective June 28, 2024.
  • Mr. Brown joined Seaboard Foods in January 2021 after more than 30 years of executive leadership experience in the protein industry, including leadership positions with Butterball and High Liner Foods.
  • Seaboard would like to thank Mr. Brown for his leadership of the organization over the past three years.
  • Before joining Seaboard Foods, Mr. Groves was most recently the Vice President of Sales – Retail & Foodservice at Trilliant Food & Nutrition LLC and, prior to that, Vice President of Field Sales – Foodservice at High Liner Foods.

Acquia Unveils 2023 Engage Award Winners

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Acquia , the digital experience leader, today announced the winners of the 2023 Engage Awards, honoring organizations that bring together marketers and technologists to imagine, build, and deliver the most productive digital experiences.

Key Points: 
  • Acquia , the digital experience leader, today announced the winners of the 2023 Engage Awards, honoring organizations that bring together marketers and technologists to imagine, build, and deliver the most productive digital experiences.
  • “The Engage Awards showcase outstanding marketing vision and technical execution that come together to power world-class digital customer experiences,” said Jennifer Griffin Smith, Chief Market Officer at Acquia.
  • “We’re inspired by each one of the stories shared and congratulate all of the winners for creating innovative digital experiences that deliver results for their customers, employees, and communities.”
    The winning stories are featured at Acquia Engage , currently taking place in Boston.
  • Congratulations to all of this year’s Acquia Engage Award winners and partners.

BJ’s Wholesale Club’s First Alabama Location to Open Just in Time for Thanksgiving Savings, Offering Shoppers a Free Turkey

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

“We’re thrilled to open the Madison club, our first location in Alabama,” said Tommy Metheny, Club Manager, Madison BJ’s Wholesale Club.

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  • “We’re thrilled to open the Madison club, our first location in Alabama,” said Tommy Metheny, Club Manager, Madison BJ’s Wholesale Club.
  • In Madison, BJ’s is partnering with the Food Bank of North Alabama, donating nutritious, fresh food to help local families in need.
  • “With Thanksgiving fast approaching, we are excited to have BJ’s Wholesale Club as the newest member of the Madison community,” said Shirley Schofield, Chief Executive Officer, Food Bank of North Alabama.
  • Local shoppers can join the new club now with BJ’s limited-time founding member offer * available through Thursday, November 9, 2023.

Butterball and Bumble For Friends Unite to Encourage Togetherness this Holiday Season

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

GARNER, N.C., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Butterball, the best known and most loved* brand of turkey in the U.S., today announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration with Bumble For Friends, an app for finding like-minded friends nearby. The #FindYourTable partnership brings the leaders in Thanksgiving and friendship together featuring a series of Friendsgiving events and a variety of resources to help people make new connections and discover the joy and ease of gathering with friends and family, over turkey, this holiday season. 

Key Points: 
  • "Togetherness is our core value at Butterball, and we understand that many people are longing for new and meaningful connections right now," said Christa Leupen, director of purpose at Butterball.
  • Additionally, a recent survey commissioned by Bumble For Friends*** revealed adults are eager to forge new friendships, with a majority of respondents (60%) showing a desire to find new friends.
  • The Butterball Turkey Talk-Line experts are also available to offer expertise and support to both new and seasoned holiday hosts.
  • ***Research was commissioned by Bumble in February 2023 amongst a nationally representative sample of 1,007 U.S. adults 18+.

Grupo Bimbo Donates More Than 2.8 Million Slices Of Bread Globally To Nourish A Better World Through The Bimbo Global Race

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

The Canadian leg of the Bimbo Global Race, presented by Dempster's®, took place at Ashbridges Bay Park in Toronto and welcomed more than 2,800 participants of all ages.

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  • The Canadian leg of the Bimbo Global Race, presented by Dempster's®, took place at Ashbridges Bay Park in Toronto and welcomed more than 2,800 participants of all ages.
  • For each participant registered in the race, Grupo Bimbo committed to Nourish a Better World by donating a total of 2.8 million slices of bread to food banks across the world.
  • "Bimbo Canada is honoured to be the host city for this year's edition of the Bimbo Global Race.
  • For more information about the 2023 Bimbo Global Race, click here .

Butterball Canada's 2023 outlook report shares new data on how young Canadians celebrate

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

TORONTO, Sept. 13, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, Butterball, Canada's leading turkey brand, released data from its 2023 Thanksgiving outlook report which revealed that although half of young Canadians celebrating Thanksgiving this year are sticking to a classic menu, 35% are planning to combine both traditional and unique recipes into their Thanksgiving menus.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Sept. 13, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, Butterball, Canada's leading turkey brand, released data from its 2023 Thanksgiving outlook report which revealed that although half of young Canadians celebrating Thanksgiving this year are sticking to a classic menu, 35% are planning to combine both traditional and unique recipes into their Thanksgiving menus.
  • Among the 90% of young Canadians planning to celebrate this year, 67% say that turkey will be on the menu.
  • And when in doubt, call the Turkey Talk Line, whose experts have been helping home cooks for 40 years."
  • To get answers to turkey questions live, call the Turkey Talk Line on September 30-1 and from October 6-9, at 1-800-Butterball or text 1-844-877-3456.

Butterball Releases Its 2023 Thanksgiving Outlook Report

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

GARNER, N.C., Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Butterball, the best known and most loved* brand of turkey in the U.S., today released its annual Thanksgiving Outlook Report, revealing consumer plans and sentiment with the holiday less than three months away. 

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  • GARNER, N.C., Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Butterball, the best known and most loved* brand of turkey in the U.S., today released its annual Thanksgiving Outlook Report, revealing consumer plans and sentiment with the holiday less than three months away.
  • Notably, 79% of consumers who plan to celebrate Thanksgiving expect inflation to impact their plans.
  • 83% of those planning to celebrate Thanksgiving associate the holiday with family; 74% associate it with togetherness.
  • To learn more about Butterball and how to reach the Turkey Talk-Line experts this holiday season, visit Butterball.com.

Darling Ingredients Announces Agreement with Butterball, LLC to Explore New Greenfield Poultry Rendering Plant in Mt. Olive, North Carolina

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

IRVING, Texas, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) today announced it has entered into a letter of intent with Butterball, LLC to explore the construction of a new poultry rendering plant adjacent to Butterball's Mt.

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  • IRVING, Texas, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) today announced it has entered into a letter of intent with Butterball, LLC to explore the construction of a new poultry rendering plant adjacent to Butterball's Mt.
  • The new facility being explored is anticipated to be able to process about 18 million pounds of material weekly through three lines.
  • Pending permits and the execution of definitive agreements, construction would likely begin in early 2024 and be completed in 2025.
  • "Darling Ingredients is committed to supporting its customers and agricultural growth in North Carolina," said Randall C. Stuewe, Darling Ingredients Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

Butterball® Launches Bun-Length Hearty Turkey Sausage Links

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Monday, May 1, 2023

GARNER, N.C., May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Butterball, LLC has launched Butterball®Hearty Turkey Sausage, an innovative new product in the protein space perfect for every season, every day. The butcher-style turkey sausage link is bun-length and offers the same taste and texture of its pork counterparts, but with 70% less fat than pork and beef smoked sausage*. It is available in two flavors: Old World Smoked and Polish Style.

Key Points: 
  • The butcher-style turkey sausage link is bun-length and offers the same taste and texture of its pork counterparts, but with 70% less fat than pork and beef smoked sausage*.
  • They'll crave the robust flavor and coarse texture of our Hearty Turkey Sausage.
  • Retailers can now diversify their meat case selections with turkey sausage links, offering a flavorful and convenient alternative to pork or chicken."
  • Butterball Hearty Turkey Sausage is precooked, gluten free, and only takes minutes to prepare on the grill or in the skillet or microwave.