Price and value continue to lead meat purchasing decisions; however, the focus on price is no longer as strong as it has been in the past two years as high income shoppers ease up on money-saving measures.
The AMI 2011 Expo attracted more than 360 exhibitors and 6,000 industry leaders to Chicago in April. Recently separated from the Dairy Expo, the show’s overall attendance numbers disappointed some, but most exhibitors were satisfied with the true quality of the audience.