The National Provisioner Podcast Episode 196: Power of Meat celebrates 20 years of meat retail insights Power of Meat offers in-depth insights on consumer purchasing behavior, including pre and post trip. April 9, 2025 No Comments Anne-Marie Roerink, author of the annual Power of Meat, sits down with us to discuss record category sales, generational purchasing preferences, the future of the meat department and much more. Read More
Ruiz Foods appoints SVP of retail business SVP of retail is responsible for fostering the El Monterey brand strategy. Industry News April 2, 2025 No Comments Jennifer Ginnetti joins Ruiz Foods from Nestle USA, where she served as VP of marketing for US pizza.Read More
Meat sales surge by 8.8% year over year The average price per pound across all cuts and kinds hits $4.80 in February 2025. Anne-Marie Roerink March 20, 2025 No Comments Consumers estimate that 79% of all meal occasions in February 2025 were sourced from home. Read More
Hormel Foods announces retail leadership appointments Hormel promotes Scott Weisenbeck to vice president of marketing – retail. Industry News March 19, 2025 No Comments Joe O'Connor moves to role of vice president of emerging brands – retail. Read More
Angus beef alliance seeks sustainability-focused partnerships Ideal partners prioritize high quality for Angus beef, superior animal care and responsible environmental stewardship in their product offering. Industry News March 11, 2025 No Comments Rancher's Sustainable Angus Alliance searches for beef retail partners.Read More
Processor Profile: Welch's Stop & Shop Specialty products propel Indiana meat market Welch’s Stop & Shop has established itself as a staple in the Northwest Indiana community. Sammy Bredar February 28, 2025 No Comments Consumer demand for specialty products and local food promotes local market’s growth trajectory.Read More
Premiumization drives burger category Premiumization continues to drive innovation at both retail and foodservice. Sammy Bredar February 26, 2025 No Comments Shoppers seek out premium meat offerings to fulfill demand for luxury items.Read More
January brings a sizzling start to the year for the meat department University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index finds 96% of consumers worried about prices. Anne-Marie Roerink February 21, 2025 No Comments More than half (55%) of consumers say they look for sales promotions frequently, and 44% refrain from buying non-essential items.Read More
Verde Farms debuts Publix partnership Verde announces its largest retail partnership to date. Industry News January 30, 2025 No Comments More than 1,400 Publix locations to feature Verde’s steak cuts — ribeye, strip, sirloin and filet — alongside its 85/15 ground beef. Read More
2024 brings new records for meat department dollars and pounds Fresh meat increases dollar sales by 5.3% in December. Anne-Marie Roerink January 16, 2025 No Comments The two largest proteins, beef and chicken, each increased by about 4%. Read More