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Rising prices have moderated but are not declining, and consumers continue to pay higher prices for meat and poultry products.

Small meat and poultry processors are often looking to maximize their investment in refrigerated and frozen storage capacity.

Small meat and poultry processors get creative to adjust to a difficult economic environment.

DeltaTrak's Karl McDermott shares outlook for 2025..

Other flavor trends include spice blends, functional ingredients, and smoked and grilled flavors.

Consumer concerns regarding animal welfare in particular show need for better messaging and engagement.

Meat needs to tap in to its ability to make eating occasions special to drive demand. 

The US lamb industry is positioning lamb as a versatile and sustainable protein option.

Producers adopt new ways of reducing environmental impacts, including attaining certification to standards that both improve animal health and productivity while reducing the carbon footprint.

Projections suggest the fish and seafood market will experience 2.3% volume growth in 2025.