John Powers, marketing director at ADM, says there continues to be substantial opportunity for soy protein concentrates and textured proteins to partially replace meat in sausages, hams, hot dogs, burgers and chicken nuggets.
ADM says soy protein continues to gain momentum across both traditional meat applications and emerging plant-forward formats, driven by the need for cost efficiency, functionality and sensory performance.
Meat stick brand’s early embrace of the clean-label meat snacks category compounds as the brand secures deals for expanded national retail distribution.
New Primal’s investment in automated production enables embracing meat snacks' evolution from single-item sales to their growing presence in consumers’ pantries and kids’ lunchboxes.
Roland Dickey Jr., CEO of Rancher's Premium Smokehouse, discusses the brand's growth strategy, consumer flavor preferences, retail expansion efforts and the role authenticity plays in product development.
As RTE products continue to evolve and regulatory expectations remain high, success will depend on integrating solid microbiological science with practical processing knowledge.
Although FSIS regulations have not changed in any sweeping way, many processors feel the practical microbial standard they are held to has intensified.