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
State of the Industry 2023: Lamb Sheep recognized for environmental improvements Lamb proves popular at fast-casual restaurants. Megan Wortman October 27, 2023 No Comments After record-high prices, dollar sales of lamb sold at retail soften. Read More
State of the Industry 2023: Turkey Industry expects a strong 2024 Vigilance on HPAI remains a priority. Joel Brandenberger October 26, 2023 No Comments Promoting turkey in the barbecue space also remains a top focus for NTF. 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
Join The National Provisioner for our 2023 State of the Industry Webinar Help position your business for the coming year. October 13, 2023 No Comments Join us for a discussion centering on emerging protein market trends.Read More
State of the Industry 2023: Packaging Packaging suppliers feel pinch of inflation Inflation and interest rates exert pressure on demand for packaging equipment. Fred Wilkinson October 12, 2023 No Comments According to PMMI research, economic uncertainty and high-interest rates have led to conservative spending for packaging equipment by many end-users. Read More
State of the Industry 2023: Food Safety Industry doing the work to protect consumers Consumer education remains crucial to ensure safe food. Andrew Lorenz October 12, 2023 No Comments Industry can embrace opportunities to partner with USDA agencies and teaching kids in school basic food handling and preparation. 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