Articles Tagged with ''state of the industry''

The industry needs USDA APHIS to step up and develop better controls that our farmers, ranchers and feedlots can implement to reduce pathogen load.

With per capita chicken consumption over 100 pounds, it will be increasingly necessary to develop chicken products for both the at-home and away-from-home markets.

Restaurant operators are cautiously optimistic about the year ahead, with nearly 8 in 10 predicting their sales will increase or hold steady from 2023 levels.

For consumers, expectations for meal delivery and pickup are a lasting change adopted during the pandemic.

Farmers and ranchers, by nature, are stewards of the land and care about animal health and well-being.

Younger consumers in particular look for reassurance that they’re making good choices for themselves, their families, and the planet.

Processors, retailers and foodservice operators can capitalize on the widespread availability of premium species.

Veal grinds also saw declining numbers in both sales and pounds.

After record-high prices, dollar sales of lamb sold at retail soften.

Promoting turkey in the barbecue space also remains a top focus for NTF.