State of the Industry 2023: Seafood Smoother seas await seafood industry 2024 Long-term dietary trends bolster outlook. Megan Rider October 29, 2023 No Comments Processors, retailers and foodservice operators can capitalize on the widespread availability of premium species. Read More
State of the Industry 2023: Veal Veal sales lag in both dollars and pounds Almost every veal category saw declines in dollars, units and pounds. Sammy Bredar October 28, 2023 No Comments Veal grinds also saw declining numbers in both sales and pounds. Read More
Chicken sales came on strong in September 2023 Sustained pressure on income continues to affect at-home meal preparation patterns. Anne-Marie Roerink October 27, 2023 No Comments Home-centric life provides many occasion-based opportunities for marketers. Read More
State of the Industry 2023: Chicken Chicken poised for market gains National Chicken Council President Mike Brown shares an overview of the chicken industry. Mike Brown, National Chicken Council October 25, 2023 No Comments According to USDA data, chicken producers are being disciplined in stepping up production. Read More
State of the Industry 2023: Beef Economic and consumer perspectives yield a mixed picture Consumers remain willing to adjust the amount they spend to eat beef, particularly for steak. Elizabeth Smith Mike Simone October 19, 2023 No Comments Nearly half of online grocery shoppers report recently ordering fresh beef online. Read More
State of the Industry 2023: Pork Fresh pork lags while grinds make gains Pork decreases in both dollars and pounds sold. Sammy Bredar October 12, 2023 No Comments In contrast to pork in general, pork grinds saw an increase in both sales and pounds. Read More
Certified Angus Beef President John Stika details beef market opportunities October 10, 2023 No Comments Strip loin roast and other emerging value-added opportunities energize the beef market. Read More
Midan Marketing presents consumer trends at 2023 World Meat Congress Midan Marketing's Michael Uetz is set to present on U.S. consumer trends related to animal protein on Oct. 12, 2023. Industry News October 6, 2023 No Comments The World Meat Congress will return for its first event in five years on Oct. 11-13, 2023, in Maastricht, the Netherlands.Read More
Deflation persists for bacon at retail The signature meat still enjoys popularity as a menu item and a venue for flavor creativity. Fred Wilkinson September 27, 2023 No Comments While bacon can boast enduring popularity -- with broad consumer appeal including an almost cult-like status for some bacon fans as evidenced by National Bacon Lover’s Day on Aug. 20 -- deflation persists for the bacon marketplace. Read More
Fresh meat posts strong performance at retail in August 2023 Share of consumers who believe the cost of groceries is higher than last year dropped below the 90% mark for the first time in many months. Anne-Marie Roerink September 27, 2023 No Comments August’s summer weather, time off and travel boosted restaurant dining.Read More