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Circana reports SNAP households significantly reduced food and discretionary retail spending

Final elimination of extra SNAP benefits nationwide in March reduced food and beverage aid by $23 billion annually.

July 12, 2023

Savings from discretionary spending is now subsidizing SNAP households' at-home and away-from-home food and beverage spending.

Cultivated meat marks first U.S. consumer sale — what's next?

Impossible Foods' global sales initiatives veteran shares insights on cultured meats' growth path.

Fred Wilkinson

July 7, 2023

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Stephanie Lind shares insights based on her more than 25 years working for Fortune 500 food companies, including PepsiCo, Sysco and McDonald’s supply chain partner Havi Logistics.

State of the union on National Fried Chicken Day

Analyzing GPS tracking data and consumer spending data at seven leading fried chicken restaurant chains in the U.S. illuminates Americans' choice in chicken.

Industry News

July 6, 2023

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One nation, united under a wing, with thighs and drumsticks for all.

Sausage Report 2023: Innovation thrives in the sausage category

Consumers want convenience, value and product innovation.

Sammy Bredar

June 29, 2023

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Though the sausage category has experienced growth in dollars in 2022, it has declined in unit and volume, said Anne-Marie Roerink, principal of 210 Analytics.

Foodservice Report 2023: Consumers respond to innovation and value

Fred Wilkinson

June 20, 2023

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You know it’s a competitive foodservice market when consumers begin to think twice about investing in a Big Mac.

Marketplace pressure drives stronger demand for grinds and chicken

Consumers shift dollars between retail and foodservice as well as between channels, products and brands in an effort to save.

Anne-Marie Roerink

June 15, 2023

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Average price per pound in the meat department across all cuts and kinds, both fixed and random weight, weighed in at $4.56 in May 2023.

ButcherBox unveils inaugural Grill Index

Report suggests frequency of grilling does not necessarily equal more confidence.

Industry News

June 14, 2023

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Report finds grilling season is no longer just the summer months, marking January through December as the new official season.

Independent Thoughts

The National Provisioner Podcast Episode 155: Circana's Chris Dubois shares insights on the outlook for seafood

Salmon is the 'ground beef of seafood.'

June 7, 2023

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The category continues to feel pressure from inflation.

Special Report: Natural & Organic

Catering to consumer demand

Tyson Foods, Verde Farms, Spring Lake Ranch and the American Farmers Network discuss the current state and future of these categories.

Sammy Bredar

May 24, 2023

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Consumers care about wellness, and natural and organic products are a surefire way for producers to cater to this consumer demand.

Special Report: Meat Snacks

Clean label continues to grow

Charqui Jerky Co., Country Archer Provisions and Cattaneo Bros. discuss their company histories and most popular meat snack offerings.

Sammy Bredar

May 23, 2023

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Clean-label meat snacks are taking off. Charqui Jerky Co., Country Archer Provisions, and Cattaneo Bros. discuss their company histories and most popular meat snack offerings.