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.
The growth rate for sales of organic meat, poultry and fish in the United States is leading the category, helping push organic foods to a record $56 billion in sales.
The pandemic has proven to be an interesting time for the seafood industry. After a year of rapid category growth at retail and looking ahead as consumers slowly head back into restaurants where seafood is historically king, we believe sales will continue to climb as Alaska seafood can meet consumers’ needs and exceed their expectations.