Fresh meat posts strong performance at retail in August 2023 Share of consumers who believe the cost of groceries is higher than last year dropped below the 90% mark for the first time in many months. Anne-Marie Roerink September 27, 2023 No Comments August’s summer weather, time off and travel boosted restaurant dining.Read More
Red, white and deli: July Fourth proves a sales driver The holiday week saw strong sales for trays and charcuterie meats. Anne-Marie Roerink September 1, 2023 No Comments The ultimate value is the combination of price with elements such as convenience, health, taste and experience.Read More
Holiday powers strong meat sales for July July was another month of single-digit food and beverage inflation for U.S. retail. Anne-Marie Roerink August 18, 2023 No Comments Consumers are shopping more often and across more stores. Read More
Consumers on board with charcuterie Independence Day saw strong demand for spreads, trays and charcuterie meats, sales data show. Anne-Marie Roerink August 1, 2023 No Comments The deli-prepared items have outperformed the cheese, entertaining and meat categories significantly.Read More
Market pressure drives demand for grinds and chicken Cookouts, get-togethers, day trips and special meals underscore the opportunity for grocery retailers to deliver on memorable experiences at home. Anne-Marie Roerink July 20, 2023 No Comments Survey suggests that 37% of consumers say they are worse off versus 17% who report doing financially better. Read More
Summer meal patterns provide opportunity for deli meats Grilling season, outdoor entertaining and travel offer marketing potential. Anne-Marie Roerink June 21, 2023 No Comments Deli-prepared foods rank as the biggest seller in the deli department, and also had strong year-on-year growth performance.Read More
Marketplace pressure drives stronger demand for grinds and chicken Consumers shift dollars between retail and foodservice as well as between channels, products and brands in an effort to save. Anne-Marie Roerink June 15, 2023 No Comments Average price per pound in the meat department across all cuts and kinds, both fixed and random weight, weighed in at $4.56 in May 2023.Read More
Earlier Easter challenges April meat department sales Deceleration in the rate of inflation influences market. Anne-Marie Roerink May 18, 2023 No Comments The price per unit across all foods and beverages increases by 8.2% in April Read More
Lamb and smoked ham post strong sales leading up to Easter March meat sales stayed within 1.5% of last year’s level in pounds, while dollars sales were virtually flat at -0.6%. Anne-Marie Roerink April 26, 2023 No Comments Fresh meat ranks as the biggest seller, outperforming processed meat in dollars and pounds. Read More
Meat department sales bounce back some in February While inflation is moderating, the average price per unit across all food and beverages increased 11.2%. Anne-Marie Roerink March 20, 2023 No Comments February prices decreased for beef, pork, and lamb when compared to February 2022.Read More