The meat and poultry industry has been a lot like the weather of late: As soon as you have it figured out, it changes.
Although many would like to think the industry is in better shape this year than last year, it’s really just different. Yet change is inevitable, and staying on top of these nuances is key to moving ahead successfully. The factors that come into play for future prosperity are not just the staples of the past — supply and demand, feed ingredients — but include newer influences such as the changing global environment and consumer whims.