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
Force of Nature Meats introduces beef products at 1,475 Publix stores Retailer adds Ground 100% Grass Fed Beef and Ground Grassfed Beef Ancestral products. Industry News July 15, 2025 No Comments Force of Nature Meats' products include grass-fed beef, bison, and wild game — all sourced from ranches committed to humane practices and regenerative principles. 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
Special Report: Co-Packing & Private-Label Opportunities Private-label offerings meeting consumer demands for value More than half of Gen Z shoppers say they ‘always/frequently’ choose where they shop based on store brands. Fred Wilkinson June 13, 2025 No Comments Retailers aim to set themselves apart with exclusive brands offering value and innovative flavors.Read More
Albertsons’ intermountain stores to carry Verde Farms beef Eighty-nine Albertsons, Market Street and Safeway stores are stocking the brand's organic grass-fed ground beef. Industry News June 3, 2025 No Comments Consumers can now find Verde's 93/7 and 80/20 ground beef products across Albertsons’ locations in Idaho, Montana and Wyoming.Read More
Aldi announces CEO transition Aldi names chief operating officer Atty McGrath as its new CEO for the US. Industry News May 30, 2025 No Comments Aldi promotes Atty McGrath to US CEO as current CEO Jason Hart is named global COO of Aldi South group.Read More
Hormel Foods names successor for retail marketing group Jeff Baker assumes the role of group vice president for retail marketing at the end of the company’s fiscal 2025. Industry News May 19, 2025 No Comments Scott Aakre, Hormel Foods group vice president and chief marketing officer for retail, retires after 35 years with the company.Read More
Late Easter delivers a big April for the meat department The average price per pound in fresh meat was also markedly lower in April 2025 compared to the full year. Anne-Marie Roerink May 16, 2025 No Comments Promotional investment into smoked ham, in particular, promoted deflation in processed meat.Read More