The NTF report highlights a host of industry priorities.

John Zimmerman of P&J Products Co. will serve as vice chairman, and Jay Jandrain of Butterball will serve as secretary-treasurer. Ronnie Parker, representing Circle S Ranch, will move into the role of immediate past chairman.

Both a meat processor and a food manufacturer, the company has developed a devoted following for their handcrafted jerky, 100% beef sticks and European-style sausages and plans on growing its presence across the country with increased production capabilities.

The CQF platform is an app and cloud-based, real-time reporting dashboard that allows a user to quickly and easily determine accurate quality, health, and body composition of different proteins, including seafood, poultry, and meat, as well as other perishable food products.

Makenzie Jackson is a Butterball research and development food scientist, and Nicole Maxwell is a Butterball quality assurance lab supervisor.

The research was made possible in part by an endowing USPOULTRY Foundation gift from Cargill and proceeds from the International Poultry Expo, part of the International Production & Processing Expo.

Consumer demand shifts favor products such as chicken thighs and ground turkey.

Beginning Jan. 17, 2023, the four new subs will be available in stores and online nationwide.

An economic downturn will affect market conditions, ongoing high inflation will pressure consumer spending power and operational issues will continue to challenge producers.

The new report shows further improved antibiotic stewardship and commitment to disease prevention within poultry production.