The Deli Report 2025 Consumers favoring pre-sliced deli meat Cost and convenience of pre-sliced deli meat drives sales gains as service counter and grab-and-go categories lag. Fred Wilkinson August 1, 2025 No Comments Consumers appreciate the convenience of pre-sliced product that doesn’t require waiting in line at the deli counter.Read More
Protein: The preferred social meal staple Turkey company identifies how grocers can capitalize on Americans’ desire for more social meals throughout the year. Industry News July 30, 2025 No Comments Top reasons for store choice include affordability, variety, convenience and quality of the meat and seafood department. Read More
Meat was the strongest perimeter department in June 2025 Sales data show the average household has already purchased meat 26 times, up 5.3% versus the first half of 2024. Anne-Marie Roerink July 23, 2025 No Comments Above-average price increases for foodservice means a continued retail-centric meal landscape for consumers. Read More
Beef Industry Long Range Plan charts priorities and goals Task force member and Kentucky rancher Joe Lowe shares details on six areas of focus for the effort. Fred Wilkinson July 22, 2025 No Comments Beef industry task force seeks to ensure the US beef industry can provide sustainable, high-quality beef that meets consumer demands.Read More
On the rise: America's protein obsession Data from the International Food Information Council finds most consumers still do not know how much protein they actually need. Industry News July 9, 2025 No Comments A high-protein diet ranks as the most followed eating pattern for the third straight year.Read More
Clean-label, flavor-forward sausage products win at the store The National Provisioner sits down with Applegate, Dietz & Watson and Amylu Foods to explore the latest trends and innovations within the breakfast and dinner sausage categories. Sammy Bredar July 2, 2025 No Comments Inflationary pressures combined with demand for pack-size variety and flavor exploration drive sausage product innovation.Read More
Videos Certified Angus Beef's Steve Ringle details trends buoying the brand's strong sales In an otherwise tough time in the beef business, sales and supply records have been a bright spot, Ringle says. July 1, 2025 No Comments The positive numbers mean that quality beef production has not let up, and beef demand is holding. Read More
Buddig Grandma leads deli meat brand campaign Brand campaign reinforces quality and affordability of Buddig lunchmeat. Industry News June 30, 2025 No Comments Carl Budding and Co. responds to consumer pocketbook pressure and prioritization of convenient, high-protein food products.Read More
Meat was one of the few departments to grow sales in May 2025 Total meat prices across fixed and random weight packages reached $4.89 in May 2025, up 4% from May 2024. Anne-Marie Roerink June 20, 2025 No Comments Pork, exotic meat/poultry and smoked ham experienced deflation, while beef and chicken prices continue to rise. Read More
New Product Pacesetters report finds high-protein innovations trending Circana identifies 2024 innovations across the consumer-packaged goods sector. Industry News June 18, 2025 No Comments Consumers demand products that deliver convenience, compelling brand stories and enhanced functionality.Read More