Articles Tagged with ''state of the industry''

Long-term consumption trend remains flat to declining on a pounds-per-person-per-year basis.

A large majority of consumers eat beef at least once per week.

NTF urges USDA to establish a HPAI Strategic Initiative that engages the brightest minds within industry, academic research and government to develop novel methods to prevent, detect and respond to avian influenza.

Recyclable fiber-based packaging can eliminate waste disposal fees incurred with non-recyclable packaging, increase efficiency, and reduce supply chain costs and carbon footprint.

The industry needs USDA APHIS to step up and develop better controls that our farmers, ranchers and feedlots can implement to reduce pathogen load.

With per capita chicken consumption over 100 pounds, it will be increasingly necessary to develop chicken products for both the at-home and away-from-home markets.

Restaurant operators are cautiously optimistic about the year ahead, with nearly 8 in 10 predicting their sales will increase or hold steady from 2023 levels.

For consumers, expectations for meal delivery and pickup are a lasting change adopted during the pandemic.

Farmers and ranchers, by nature, are stewards of the land and care about animal health and well-being.

Younger consumers in particular look for reassurance that they’re making good choices for themselves, their families, and the planet.