Hayley Hyer

New York

Writer at Meat & Poultry (USA)

Digital Media Associate Editor at Sosland Publishing

Digital Media Associate Editor at Supermarket Perimeter

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Articles

Mediterranean-inspired flavors in high demand

5 days ago | supermarketperimeter.com | Hayley Hyer

The Mediterranean diet has been a top-ranking health recommendation by dieticians for years, but today’s consumers are now also looking to explore the complex flavors of the cuisine, not just the health benefits. Haverhill, Mass.-based Cedar’s Foods is offering consumers a wide range of Mediterranean-inspired flavors in its new premium hummus line, Cedar’s Reserve Hommos.
Grecian Delight | Kronos shows commitment to community

5 days ago | supermarketperimeter.com | Hayley Hyer

2024 was a big year for Elk Grove Village, Ill.-based Grecian Delight | Kronos. The company celebrated its 50th anniversary in September with a series of events including a celebration at its headquarters with employees, community leaders, friends and family. Grecian Delight | Kronos said it wanted to honor its team’s major role in making Greek cuisine popular across the United States the last five decades.
Commissary insider: Safe-T-Chef goes 9x9

1 week ago | supermarketperimeter.com | Hayley Hyer

Inline Plastics, Shelton, Conn., has expanded its Safe-T-Chef line with two 9x9 clear hot food packaging options. The new 9x9 plastic boxes are available in both a standard model for a variety of applications and a vented option with anti-fog technology ideal for hot foods to maintain visibility and food quality, according to Inline Plastics. Both varieties have Safe-T-Chef’s tamper-evident and -resistant features and are made from premium polypropylene.
Sustainability: pros and cons of single-use, reusable packaging

1 week ago | supermarketperimeter.com | Hayley Hyer

Convenience and sustainability continue to rank high among top packaging priorities for consumers, and many manufacturers are struggling with the seemingly contradictory demands. According to Duni Group, based in Malmö, Sweden, many conversations about sustainable packaging lack nuance, as companies seek the most correct solution. “Sustainability is no longer a passing trend — it has become a necessity we cannot ignore,” Duni Group said.
Fresh Del Monte, IFPA launch produce supply chain initiative

1 week ago | supermarketperimeter.com | Hayley Hyer

WASHINGTON — Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. and the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) have partnered on a new industry-wide initiative to improve the fresh produce supply chain, called IFPA’s Supply Chain of the Future. At the upcoming Washington Conference June 9, the organizations will kick off the initiative with a Supply Chain of the Future Symposium 11 a.m.-4 p.m. EST. The event will be free to attend in-person and virtually, IFPA said.
SEPC awards 41 member scholarships

2 weeks ago | supermarketperimeter.com | Hayley Hyer

MILLEN, GA. — The Southeast Produce Council (SEPC) has awarded $61,500 in total to 41 scholarship recipients. All eligible applicants were enrolled as full-time students with a minimum of 12 semester hours and submitted an essay on the following prompt:“The Southeast Produce Council's theme this year is Family Meals Matter, encompassing the importance of family and the consumption of healthy produce.
Eight organizations form Food Industry FSMA 204 Collaboration

2 weeks ago | supermarketperimeter.com | Hayley Hyer

As food companies began scrambling to meet the January 2026 compliance deadline for the Food Traceability Rule in Section 204(d) of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) in less than a year, the FDA announced that it intended to extend the compliance deadline by 30 months.
GS1 US: EPCIS standard can make FSMA 204 compliance easier

2 weeks ago | supermarketperimeter.com | Hayley Hyer

According to GS1 US, 43% of respondents to the organization’s survey said they struggle to maintain full visibility in their supply chains. “In today’s fast-paced market, supply chain visibility is more crucial than ever in retail grocery environments,” GS1 US said.
GS1 US Next Level podcast keeps up with supply chain issues

2 weeks ago | supermarketperimeter.com | Hayley Hyer

If you are feeling overwhelmed by FSMA 204 requirements and all the other ever-changing food safety policies and other supply chain issues, there’s a podcast for that. Next Level Supply Chain with GS1 US covers a variety of supply chain topics in a conversational format that is easy to understand. “Your supply chain might be optimal now — but what works today won’t still be considered best practices tomorrow,” GS1 US said.
Johnsonville debuts pre-cooked sausage line for foodservice

2 weeks ago | meatpoultry.com | Hayley Hyer

SHEBOYGAN FALLS, WIS. — Johnsonville is rolling out a new line of sausages in three flavors for foodservice convenience. The new products are pre-sliced and pre-cooked to save operators prep time and labor. They are frozen with a 270-day shelf life. “Our R&D team worked closely with operators to develop these solutions,” said Craig Yoder, senior channel marketing manager, C-Store at Johnsonville.