Deli inflation cools as October price increases fall to 1% The deli-prepared section outperforms deli meat, cheese and entertaining. Anne-Marie Roerink November 17, 2023 No Comments October 2023 weighs in as the third month in which packaged lunchmeat sales dipped below year-ago levels. Read More
Consumer Trends Report 2023 Driving a hard bargain for value The U.S. consumer is showing signs exhaustion, so price and convenience prove key. Fred Wilkinson November 17, 2023 No Comments Throughout 2023, the U.S. economy has enjoyed solid consumer demand, but robust consumer spending appears positioned to decline.Read More
Meat departments post sharp drop in pounds for October Concerns over inflation drive the decline. Anne-Marie Roerink November 15, 2023 No Comments The nation’s eyes remain on money-saving measures, with 83% having made one or more changes to their grocery shopping habits. Read More
Deli-prepared food posting strong showing Deli-prepared items continue their encouraging sales performance. Anne-Marie Roerink November 6, 2023 No Comments Deli-prepared foods generated $1.9 billion in September and improved unit sales above year-ago levels. Read More
State of the Industry 2023: Overview Post-COVID hangover lingers Ongoing labor challenges power embrace of automation. Dan Emery November 1, 2023 No Comments For consumers, expectations for meal delivery and pickup are a lasting change adopted during the pandemic.Read More
State of the Industry 2023: Seafood Smoother seas await seafood industry 2024 Long-term dietary trends bolster outlook. Megan Rider October 29, 2023 No Comments Processors, retailers and foodservice operators can capitalize on the widespread availability of premium species. Read More
State of the Industry 2023: Veal Veal sales lag in both dollars and pounds Almost every veal category saw declines in dollars, units and pounds. Sammy Bredar October 28, 2023 No Comments Veal grinds also saw declining numbers in both sales and pounds. Read More
Chicken sales came on strong in September 2023 Sustained pressure on income continues to affect at-home meal preparation patterns. Anne-Marie Roerink October 27, 2023 No Comments Home-centric life provides many occasion-based opportunities for marketers. Read More
State of the Industry 2023: Chicken Chicken poised for market gains National Chicken Council President Mike Brown shares an overview of the chicken industry. Mike Brown, National Chicken Council October 25, 2023 No Comments According to USDA data, chicken producers are being disciplined in stepping up production. Read More
State of the Industry 2023: Beef Economic and consumer perspectives yield a mixed picture Consumers remain willing to adjust the amount they spend to eat beef, particularly for steak. Elizabeth Smith Mike Simone October 19, 2023 No Comments Nearly half of online grocery shoppers report recently ordering fresh beef online. Read More