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Meat Snacks Report 2025

Consumers want meat snacks with strong nutritional value

Demand for high protein, low sugar and clean labels spur product innovation.
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Sammy Bredar
May 21, 2025
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Forecasts project the meat snack category to almost double by 2033.


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2025 Top 100 Meat & Poultry Processors

2025 Top 100 Meat and Poultry Processors: Record meat sales fuel growth

The general trend is companies’ revenues are up from 2023, some significantly.
Fred Wilkinson
Fred Wilkinson
May 20, 2025
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View The National Provisioner's 2025 Top 100, an annual ranking of the top 100 meat and poultry processors in the United States, based on net sales.


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Special Report: Natural & Organic

Discerning consumers drive demand for natural and organic meat products

Natural and organic products in particular are in a position to capitalize on the farm-to-fork movement.
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Sammy Bredar
May 19, 2025
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Shoppers want clean ingredient labels, better-for-you options and sustainability attributes.


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Special Report: Plant-Based Meats

New plant-based formulations aim to change minds

Product development focuses on delivering on taste, texture, nutrition and value.
Fred Wilkinson
Fred Wilkinson
April 29, 2025
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Plant-based meat alternatives can play a key role, offering consumers another option alongside traditional choices like beef, poultry, and seafood.


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Virginia beef processor Seven Hills Food Co.

Virginia beef processor brings profits directly to farmers

Lynchburg, Va.-based Seven Hills Food Co. positions farmers to access untapped markets.
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Sammy Bredar
April 29, 2025
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Seven Hills Food Co. is on a mission to make beef local and bring profits to farmers.


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Sharing clear information and real stories helps making humane choices easier for consumers

Kelsey Bruno-Bayliff of American Humane Certified Farm Animals says many shoppers now have an expectation for humane labels.
Fred Wilkinson
Fred Wilkinson
April 28, 2025
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Humane practices don’t just result in better lives for animals, they also improve meat quality, make food safer, and support sustainable agriculture.


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Fra' Mani champions traditional culinary methods

Fra’ Mani helps foodservice and retail customers elevate deli selections with traditional, chef-driven products.
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Sammy Bredar
April 28, 2025
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Lawyer and James Beard Award--winning chef team up to form a salumi company.


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Category Report: Retail Merchandising Strategies for Small Processors

Engage and educate to drive meat product merchandising efforts

Highly engaged e-commerce shoppers spend three times on meat and deli compared to in-store only shoppers.
Fred Wilkinson
Fred Wilkinson
April 25, 2025
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Consumers have higher expectations for items that save time and drive convenience.


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Special Report: Animal Welfare & Humane Handling

Meat and poultry industry can’t be shy about telling its animal welfare story

Kinder Ground Chief Animal Welfare Officer Jennifer Walker shares insights on emerging issues and trends regarding the industry’s animal welfare practices and priorities.
Fred Wilkinson
Fred Wilkinson
April 25, 2025
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Show consumers what you are doing to do better.


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Special Report: Summer Grilling Preview

Grilling season: 365 days a year

Consumers get creative with their grilling equipment as they cook more at home.
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Sammy Bredar
April 25, 2025
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Expansion of the traditional grilling season brings wins for the meat department.


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