The 2010/2011 National Beef Tenderness Survey revealed that post-fabrication aging times for subprimal cuts in cold storage facilities ranged from 1 to 358 days for retail subprimals, and 9 to 67 days for foodservice subprimals.
From his perspective as a consultant for broadline distributors, Gregory Bloom sees many areas for small companies to better serve the foodservice industry.
It is hard to deny that the development of dialogue between animal agriculture and consumers has been a focal point for most food processors and retailers in recent years.
Andy Callahan, president, Hillshire Brands Co. Retail, sits down with The National Provisioner to discuss the trends driving the market heading into 2013.