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a veggie burger, which is a meatless hamburger with a patty made from ingredients like beans, nuts, grains, seeds, or mushrooms.

State of the Industry 2025: Alternative Proteins

Alternative proteins gain renewed interest among nutrition-conscious shoppers

Texture, taste and functionality for alternative proteins become just as important as nutrition.

October 10, 2025

The alternative protein category is experiencing strong consumer interest once more, aligning with concerns over nutrition, sustainability and animal welfare, as well as increased demand for convenience-driven foods.

Cargill identifies 'Big Four' steak cuts as menu must-haves

Cargill releases its first-ever 'State of Steak – Foodservice Edition' report, a comprehensive look at how consumer expectations for steak are evolving across the foodservice landscape.

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September 29, 2025

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Cargill's first-ever 'State of Steak – Foodservice Edition' report finds one in four diners disappointed by their latest steak.

Wixon develops flavor line inspired by storytelling

Wixon flavor line addresses consumer demand for storytelling connected to food products.

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September 22, 2025

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Wixon Storied Flavors line responds to consumer desire for an emotional connection with the products they buy.

The National Provisioner Podcast

Episode 211: Butterball Togetherness Report results with Director of Insights Dennis Traver

Insights on consumer feelings and plans when it comes to grocery shopping, meal planning and execution for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

September 18, 2025

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Learn about the consumer research data that surprised Butterball the most.

Taco Bell Canada drops crispy chicken lineup

Lineup features the Crispy Chicken Taco, Crispy Chicken Burrito and Crispy Chicken Tenders.

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September 17, 2025

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With chicken as Canada’s top protein and crispy chicken trending globally, Taco Bell Canada is seizing the moment.

Meat delivers continued growth, bucking total store trends

Despite inflation, meat and poultry experience demand growth.

Anne-Marie Roerink

September 16, 2025

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Strength in e-commerce and premium brands reflects consumers’ ongoing willingness to invest in convenience and quality as they reassess spending priorities.

Roast Season Marketing

Roasts: An old favorite offers value and innovation

Roasts’ flexibility for flavor pairings and portioning appeal for cost-conscious shoppers.

Fred Wilkinson

September 10, 2025

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Roasts provide ample cross-merchandising opportunities.

The Bacon Report 2025

All eyes on thick-cut bacon

The bacon category embraces premiumization with thick-cut offerings and flavor varieties.

Sammy Bredar

September 9, 2025

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Flavor innovation and nontraditional meal applications drive growth for the bacon category.

Sofia Vergara and Manolo Gonzales Vergara partner with Nestle Professional Solutions to launch Toma empanadas

Actress Sofía Vergara and son partner with Nestle to debut beef and chicken empanadas

Nestle Professional Solutions and Toma brand develop two empanada varieties showcased at the recent National Restaurant Show.

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September 5, 2025

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Latin culinary brand Toma introduces an empanada line for foodservice in partnership with Nestle Professional Solutions.

What's driving innovation for plant-based protein products?

Conversation highlights include the evolution of the category, why neutral flavors can benefit producers, producer concerns in the category, beyond off-flavors, and more.

Sammy Bredar

August 29, 2025

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Burcon NutraScience Corp. CEO Kip Underwood explores current and emerging challenges and opportunities for the plant-based protein industry.