Articles by Fred Wilkinson

People gotta eat – but they are increasingly looking for food-away-from-home value outside leading US restaurant chains.

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.

In this interview, Safe Catch COO Kevin McCay discusses protein opportunities in the frozen aisle, differences in consumer demand for clean label seafood products vs. other proteins, and how consumers’ heightened focus on protein in their diets is influencing the seafood category.    

Brand line extension targets consumers prioritizing 'better-for-you' options.

Consumers are looking for new ways to prepare seafood, including on the grill.

The 2026 Top 100 Meat & Poultry Processors highlights a $112B market fueled by strong demand, premium trends and Gen Z influence, despite tight cattle supply, rising costs and shifting protein dynamics across beef, pork and poultry.

Manchester Farms’ recent annual sales totaled more than 2 million quail and nearly 48 million quail eggs.

A quarter of consumers say they are unsure about the industry’s animal welfare practices, suggesting an opportunity for transparency and clearer messaging to educate the public.

Co‑manufacturer for both national brands and private labels upgrades single-stick packaging technology to build on multi-pack options to meet growing consumer demand for convenient protein snacks.

Coleman sees opportunities to expand distribution with additional retail partners.