Articles Tagged with ''consumer trends''

Verde Farms CEO Dana Ehrlich talks with The National Provisioner's Brett Parker about Verde Farms’ responsibly raised organic beef and more.

The good news: After plummeting during COVID-19-related restrictions, foodservice demand is bouncing back.

Vegan-friendly meat alternatives continue to grow and expand into new categories.

After the at-times turbulent past couple of years, consumers are well aware of the supply chain squeeze and higher grocery prices, and they are adjusting their purchases accordingly.

Nitrite-embedded packaging utilizes nitrite embedded in the film. When nitrite comes in contact with meat, a series of biochemical reactions take place, and finally, a bright red pigment called nitric oxide myoglobin is formed.

With shoppers seeking newer barbecue flavor and cuts, retailers should provide the necessary products, recipes, in-store expertise, price points, and information to maximize activity. 

It’s hard to imagine a product that has weathered COVID-19 restrictions better than hamburgers. America’s classic patty was already portable, comforting, and innovative. Now, new and bolder exotic flavors are bringing excitement to the burger category.

As many U.S. meat and seafood exporters find increasing demand abroad, the North American market is attracting fresh attention from Brazil.

Three consumer trends are influencing the meat department at retail -- supply chain shortages, increasing consumer comfort with purchasing meat online and retailers’ embrace of multiple channels to connect with shoppers.

Consumers are still shopping for protein, but economic factors are impacting types of purchases, brand loyalty.