The “Meat Matters” series consists of three webinars, with each addressing a different hot topic: lean finely textured beef (LFTB), gestation stalls and antibiotics and growth hormones. Individual webinars will be made available on February 5, February 7 and February 14. Additional information on the webinars, including a sign-up form is available on www.MidanMarketing.com.

The goal of the “Meat Matters” research is to better understand how consumer attitudes translate to actions at the meat case.  “We wanted to get beyond the headline frenzy and find out if consumers are changing their meat-purchasing behavior based on what is being reported in the news,” says Danette Amstein, principal of Midan Marketing. “For example, we know that 68% of consumers surveyed said that they are concerned about LFTB, yet 61% said that they do not know if their grocery store carries it or not.”

These insights into the consumer mindset offer a starting point for developing messaging that educates consumers about the facts and helps ease their concerns. Additionally, implications from the study will reveal opportunities for the meat industry to be more proactive and prepared in responding to issues that will arise in the future. 

“The meat industry will remain under close scrutiny. Midan Marketing’s goal is to be proactive and use our understanding of the consumer to help the industry communicate effectively about important issues,” says Danette Amstein.

The Meat Matters study is part of The Consumers’ Case, Midan Marketing’s ongoing market research platform, designed to help the meat industry stay tuned in to the ever-changing consumer.

About Midan Marketing

Midan Marketing is a full-service marketing firm with offices in Chicago, IL and Statesville, NC. Midan Marketing brings together a team of creative strategic thinkers who serve as a catalyst for growthin the meat industry, and is the only marketing firm that understands the complete meat channel, from farmer to consumer. The Midan Marketing Team has a vision for meat, and puts the full force of creative marketing, public relations and market research toward making meat more relevant to consumers. For more information, visit www.MidanMarketing.com