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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.

two bowls of nuts: one with hazelnuts and the other with peanuts.

State of the Industry 2025: Food Safety

Allergen control: Declaring undeclared allergens a priority

Food processors should remain mindful of supplier management to mitigate regulatory risk for ingredients.

Shawn Stevens

Shawn K. Stevens

October 6, 2025

Food safety efforts must foster a company-wide culture that includes allergen awareness.

a food sealing and packaging machine

State of the Industry 2025: Packaging

Processors remain focused on key challenges in an era of uncertainty

Meat and poultry operations facing food safety and labor issues, as well as an unpredictable market, look to machinery upgrades and training assistance.

Jorge Izquierdo PMMI

October 6, 2025

Processors place more value on automation, operator-free systems and remote service capabilities.

Prairie Fresh roast

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

Roasts provide ample cross-merchandising opportunities.

plate of bacon and potatoes

The Bacon Report 2025

All eyes on thick-cut bacon

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

September 9, 2025

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

a trade show or trade fair

Packaging Update 2025

PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025 workshops target food industry

From drains to AI, educational sessions provide meat and poultry professionals a wide-ranging view of emerging technologies and best practices.

Fred Wilkinson

August 28, 2025

Flexible plastic accounts for the greatest packaging unit volumes for proteins.

snacks

Special Report: Back-to-School Snacks

Nutrition and taste drive back-to-school snack purchases

With high demand for protein on the rise, meat snacks emerge as a staple in the pantry.

August 7, 2025

Clean-label, high-protein snacks experience strong demand.

planted corn

The Crop Report 2025

Another volatile year awaits in the feed ingredient market

Corn planted acreage Is projected to be up 5% from 2024, and soybean acreage is down 4% from last year.

August 7, 2025

Movement in grain prices and weather events continue to play a pivotal role in shaping market trends.

Meat Industry Hall of Fame

Meat Industry Hall of Fame Class of 2024

The National Provisioner is proud to welcome the Meat Industry Hall of Fame Class of 2024

The National Provisioner recognizes six leaders with the meat and poultry industry’s highest honor.

August 6, 2025

The National Provisioner is proud to welcome the Meat Industry Hall of Fame Class of 2024.

Deli Sandwich

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

Consumers appreciate the convenience of pre-sliced product that doesn’t require waiting in line at the deli counter.

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