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Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
How Lidl US is revamping its meat department
This story was originally published on Grocery Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Grocery Dive newsletter. Lidl US has rolled out its first private label line of fresh meat, the discount grocery chain announced Monday. The new line, called Butcher's Specialty, includes USDA Choice, organic and grass-fed beef options; antibiotic-free chicken; and all-natural pork, lamb and veal. Lidl US also plans to debut a private label line of processed meats such as hot dogs and bacon under a different name later in the year as it continues to move ahead with a project to overhaul its meat offerings, Vice President of Fresh Buying Tod Seiling said in an interview. Lidl has been working on refining how it merchandises meat since shortly after Seiling joined the company with several other executives in early 2024. The German company has been offering some meat products under the new brand since last fall, and several months ago set a goal of fully rolling out the new line by Memorial Day, according to Seiling. 'One of the largest projects when I came aboard was to recreate the fresh meat program. And from the beginning, we wanted to [establish] an emotional connection through our own brand,' he said. Lidl worked with an outside agency to test possible names for the brand with panels of shoppers before settling on Butcher's Specialty, Seiling said. The discount grocer added several new items to its fresh meat assortment and removed others that were underperforming as it developed the Butcher's Specialty line, Seiling said. The chain's stores now offer about 20 more meat items than before, although the precise number will vary depending on the time of year, he said. Lidl US' stores do not have in-house butchers and instead sell fresh meat in case-ready packages. About 60% of the meat SKUs in Lidl's stateside stores now sport the Butcher's Specialty name, with the core assortment of fresh beef, ground meats, fresh chicken, fresh pork, lamb and veal the company sells falling under the brand, Seiling said. While Lidl will still carry national and regional brands in its meat cases, it will continue to adhere to its strategy of offering a smaller selection of items than conventional supermarkets, he said. Lidl is also offering recipes online to encourage shoppers to buy meat in its stores. In developing the assortment, the company considered 'the aspiration, the inspiration, the confidence that the consumer can have in coming to a Lidl store, finding what they want, and then taking the product home and being able to prepare it with confidence,' Seiling said. Lidl's official introduction this week of the Butcher's Specialty line follows its decision last year to relaunch its brand in the U.S. Lidl US runs more than 180 stores spread across nine East Coast states. The chain, which opened its first U.S. store in 2017, plans to debut its latest location on May 23 in Brooklyn, New York. Recommended Reading Lidl to relaunch its brand in the US Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Miami Herald
13-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Lidl US rolls out first private label fresh meat line
Dive Brief: Lidl US has rolled out its first private label line of fresh meat, the discount grocery chain announced new line, called Butcher's Specialty, includes USDA Choice, organic and grass-fed beef options; antibiotic-free chicken; and all-natural pork, lamb and US also plans to debut a private label line of processed meats such as hot dogs and bacon under a different name later in the year as it continues to move ahead with a project to overhaul its meat offerings, Vice President of Fresh Buying Tod Seiling said in an interview. Dive Insight: Lidl has been working on refining how it merchandises meat since shortly after Seiling joined the company with several other executives in early 2024. The German company has been offering some meat products under the new brand since last fall, and several months ago set a goal of fully rolling out the new line by Memorial Day, according to Seiling. "One of the largest projects when I came aboard was to recreate the fresh meat program. And from the beginning, we wanted to [establish] an emotional connection through our own brand," he said. Lidl worked with an outside agency to test possible names for the brand with panels of shoppers before settling on Butcher's Specialty, Seiling said. The discount grocer added several new items to its fresh meat assortment and removed others that were underperforming as it developed the Butcher's Specialty line, Seiling said. The chain's stores now offer about 20 more meat items than before, although the precise number will vary depending on the time of year, he said. Lidl US' stores do not have in-house butchers and instead sell fresh meat in case-ready packages. About 60% of the meat SKUs in Lidl's stateside stores now sport the Butcher's Specialty name, with the core assortment of fresh beef, ground meats, fresh chicken, fresh pork, lamb and veal the company sells falling under the brand, Seiling said. While Lidl will still carry national and regional brands in its meat cases, it will continue to adhere to its strategy of offering a smaller selection of items than conventional supermarkets, he said. Lidl is also offering recipes online to encourage shoppers to buy meat in its stores. In developing the assortment, the company considered "the aspiration, the inspiration, the confidence that the consumer can have in coming to a Lidl store, finding what they want, and then taking the product home and being able to prepare it with confidence," Seiling said. Lidl's official introduction this week of the Butcher's Specialty line follows its decision last year to relaunch its brand in the U.S. Lidl US runs more than 180 stores spread across nine East Coast states. The chain, which opened its first U.S. store in 2017, plans to debut its latest location on May 23 in Brooklyn, New York. Copyright 2025 Industry Dive. All rights reserved.
Time Out
28-04-2025
- Business
- Time Out
Discount grocery store Lidl is opening a new location in Brooklyn
Brooklynites, ready your shopping carts: Lidl is finally expanding in the borough. The discount grocery giant, famous for its low prices and surprisingly fancy imports, will open a new Brooklyn outpost at 490 Fulton Street on Friday, May 23. Early risers can snag a free croissant and coffee starting at sunrise, with the official ribbon-cutting happening at 7:40am. Already beloved across Europe (and, more recently, the East Coast), Lidl US brings an edited mix of private label products, global treats and household essentials to the area, all wrapped up in a no-frills, easy-to-shop layout. Translation: you can be in and out fast without dodging maze-like aisles. The new Downtown Brooklyn store will feature all the hits Lidl fans rave about: the famous 49-cent croissants, fresh-baked throughout the day; juicy produce and top-notch meats (including their new Butcher's Specialty private label line); and the Midl of Lidl aisle, a rotating treasure trove of limited-time deals on everything from kitchen gadgets to outdoor gear. New to the bakery? Keep an eye out for the "special guest lineup" launching May 2, starting with iced lemon muffins. Dessert fans will also want to raid the freezer for their cult-favorite Bon Gelati Mini Mix ice cream bars and authentic frozen tiramisu. Oh, and for anyone who loves a shortcut to dinner, Lidl's imported pizzas and chilled Italian pastas are here to rescue your weeknights. Shoppers can also score exclusive coupons and rewards through the MyLidl app and every purchase is backed by the 'Lidl Love It Guarantee,' meaning if you don't love it, you can return it for a full refund and replacement.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Grocery stores limit egg purchases, thefts increase as bird flu spreads across US
As bird flu continues to spread across the U.S., stores around the country are reporting a shortage of eggs amid soaring prices, high demand and supply limits. More than 150 million poultry birds have been killed across all 50 states in an attempt to combat bird flu since 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The number of birds affected by the virus has been rising in recent months, with roughly 7 million affected in November, 18 million in December and 23 million in January, according to the latest figures from the USDA. MORE: Here's why eggs might not be on store shelves right now Over the last 30 days, 150 flocks were confirmed to test positive for bird flu, according to the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Once a bird is infected, the only way to stop the virus from spreading further is to depopulate or cull the entire flock. It can take time for a flock to repopulate to lay eggs, affecting their price. The Consumer Price Index, published Wednesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, showed prices were 3% higher in January compared to a year ago. Prices for eggs increased 15.2% -- the largest increase in egg prices since June 2015, according to the bureau. As grocery stores and supermarkets limit the number of cartons of eggs that can be purchased, some people have resorted to stealing in order to get their hands on eggs. Chains across the country have enforced limits on how many eggs customers can buy due to the high demand and shrinking supply. "Due to ongoing issues with the supply of eggs, we are currently limiting egg purchases to one dozen per customer, per day, in all Trader Joe's stores across the country," a representative for Trader Joe's confirmed to "Good Morning America" on Monday. Other retailers, including Sprouts Farmers Market and Costco, have also implemented purchase limits on fresh eggs. Photos taken at Costco showed the warehouse giant limiting egg purchases to three per member. This week, Lidl US announced it would also limit egg purchases to two per customer across all its stores. MORE: Waffle House adds egg surcharge to menu amid bird flu shortage "The following egg brands sold at Lidl US stores are currently limited to 2 per customer to ensure fair distribution: Green Valley, Simpson's Eggs, and Puglisi's Farm," a Lidl US spokesperson said. "Specialty egg brands, including cage free, free range and organic, do not have limitations at this time at Lidl US." Despite concerns about the safety of eggs available in stores, experts say it's highly unlikely to contract bird flu from commercially sold eggs. Earlier this month, 100,000 organic eggs worth an estimated $40,000 were stolen from a facility in Green Castle, Pennsylvania. Tom Flocco, CEO of Pete and Gerry's Eggs, told "Good Morning America" in an exclusive interview last week that the company was going to boost security. "I've worked in other industries before where things get stolen from factories," Flocco said. "It happens. It's terrible. I'm not happy about it, but it does happen. It could happen once; it could happen again. We are putting additional measures in place." Additionally, at Luna Park Café in Seattle, hundreds of dollars worth of eggs and other breakfast foods were stolen, according to the Seattle Police Department. In the early morning hours on Feb. 5, two male suspects were caught on surveillance video entering a refrigerated shed at the restaurant, police said. The men stole 540 eggs worth $387, as well as bacon, ground beef, blueberries and liquid egg products, the SPD said. A café employee said they saw one of the suspects return to the property, but he got back in the van and fled when he realized he'd been spotted, police said. ABC News' Youri Benadjaoud, Kelly McCarthy, Joshua Richardson and Zunaira Zaki contributed to this report. Grocery stores limit egg purchases, thefts increase as bird flu spreads across US originally appeared on
Fox News
07-02-2025
- Health
- Fox News
Egg shortages force some grocery stores to impose limits
With eggs in short supply, some retailers around the country are putting limits on the number of cartons customers can buy at one time. The discount grocery store Lidl told a New York news outlet that certain brands of eggs sold at its stores are limited to two dozen per customer. "Specialty egg brands, including cage-free, free-range and organic, do not have limitations at this time at Lidl US," Lidl told News 12. Some customers in parts of Massachusetts were also subject to a two-carton limit, as Reddit users shared on a message board in late January. The egg shortages are likely to continue sporadically into the future, Emily Metz, president and CEO of the American Egg Board, told Fox News Digital. The main culprit is the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak, she said. "Affordable food matters to everyone, and while farmers are doing everything they can to keep costs down, it's important to know that egg farmers are price takers, not price makers," she said. Metz continued, "The volatility we've been seeing in egg prices reflects many factors, most of which are outside the control of an egg farmer. Eggs are sold on markets as commodities, like corn and wheat, and wholesale prices for eggs are driven largely by supply and demand." There are no treatments or vaccinations for bird flu, Metz said, and entire flocks are culled once it is detected. "In the U.S. we've lost nearly 50 million laying hens in the past year to bird flu – and more than 14 million birds in just the past four weeks," she said. Egg production, Metz said, is "both complex and time sensitive." "While we can't predict the future, what we know right now is that our system is strained – and HPAI remains a clear-and-present risk to poultry flocks," she said. "It's going to take a sustained period with no additional HPAI detections on egg farms to stabilize supply." These shortages, however, will likely not last very long in different parts of the country. "We expect any shortages to be localized and short-lived." "The good news is that egg farmers have a lot of experience working together to move eggs across the country to where they're needed most – and that's exactly what they're doing now," she said. For more Lifestyle articles, visit "We understand how frustrating it is when eggs are not available on a shopping trip, and we expect any shortages to be localized and short-lived as egg farmers work with their retail customers to replenish those stocks." Eggs, she said, are delivered frequently to grocery stores – and empty cases "are being restocked with fresh eggs often within 24 hours." "Egg farmers deeply appreciate everyone's patience and understanding in these extremely challenging circumstances," Metz said. "Keeping their birds safe and healthy is every egg farmer's top priority, and they are working around the clock to protect their birds, replenish supply and keep those eggs coming."
