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Marketers embrace diverse approaches to level up the classic patty.

The industry as a whole is focused on waste reduction — from sustainable packaging to GHG emissions reductions, the meat industry is cutting back on waste and excess. 

The seafood category began 2024 with prices down for frozen and fresh shellfish, according to Circana retail market research.

The most common concern members of the American Association of Meat Processors voice regarding attracting and retaining a stable, productive workforce is “the almost nonexistence of trained labor,” AAMP Executive Director Chris Young said.

U.S. pork production is forecast to hit 27.2 billion pounds for 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s November 2023 U.S. red meat and poultry forecast, marking a slight increase from USDA’s 2022 production total of just under 27 billion pounds.

Among the key priorities for suppliers and handlers of meat and poultry products is keeping their cool – literally.

AAMP, DecisionNext and PMMI discuss inflationary pressures and regulatory concerns.

As we approach the finish line for 2023, producers need to know what flavor trends to look out for in the coming year. 

Throughout 2023, the U.S. economy has enjoyed solid consumer demand, but robust consumer spending appears positioned to decline.

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