When food trends are discussed, they are often brought up in the context of restaurant trends or retail trends. When consumers are discussed, talk often turns to the Millennials who are shaking up the food world with their expanded palates and increased food expectations.
Focusing on those specific areas leaves out other large demographics and areas where meat processors can grow their businesses. For example, the institutional market is changing just as rapidly as the foodservice or retail markets, and companies that can jump into the market to fill those needs can discover a lucrative new niche.