DecisionNext Cheeseburger Index returns – and it's record-breaking The index highlights the price increases across the protein industry throughout summer 2025. Fred Wilkinson September 22, 2025 No Comments Beef trim has experienced price increases and continues to demonstrate heightened price volatility.Read More
Roast Season Marketing Roasts: An old favorite offers value and innovation Roasts’ flexibility for flavor pairings and portioning appeal for cost-conscious shoppers. Fred Wilkinson September 10, 2025 No Comments Roasts provide ample cross-merchandising opportunities.Read More
Packaging Update 2025 PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025 workshops target food industry From drains to AI, educational sessions provide meat and poultry professionals a wide-ranging view of emerging technologies and best practices. Fred Wilkinson August 28, 2025 No Comments Flexible plastic accounts for the greatest packaging unit volumes for proteins.Read More
Retail rollouts accelerate brand momentum for Force of Nature Meats Austin, Texas-based marketer's VP of Business Development Pete Bassett shares insights on brand strategy. Fred Wilkinson August 22, 2025 No Comments Health-conscious consumers play a key role in driving demand for grass-fed and pasture-raised meats. Read More
Special Report: Game Meat Processing Funding targets effort to control and prevent chronic wasting disease APHIS pledges $12 million to help fight the animal health threat. Fred Wilkinson August 18, 2025 No Comments CWD threatens popular game meat animals such as deer and elk.Read More
Small processors urged to beef up cybersecurity AAMP 2025 expo workshop details fraud threats and steps to mitigate risk. Fred Wilkinson August 5, 2025 No Comments Simple steps include making sure to back up data and employing two-factor identification for network access.Read More
The Deli Report 2025 Consumers favoring pre-sliced deli meat Cost and convenience of pre-sliced deli meat drives sales gains as service counter and grab-and-go categories lag. Fred Wilkinson August 1, 2025 No Comments Consumers appreciate the convenience of pre-sliced product that doesn’t require waiting in line at the deli counter.Read More
Category Report: Smoked & Cured Meats Approaches and considerations for producing and marketing smoked fish Michigan small processor and AAMP President Scott Filbrandt shares strategies for smoking salomon and other fish during an AAMP 2025 convention workshop. Fred Wilkinson July 31, 2025 No Comments Brining, smoking, and packaging strategies for fish offer new product opportunities for small processors.Read More
Beef Industry Long Range Plan charts priorities and goals Task force member and Kentucky rancher Joe Lowe shares details on six areas of focus for the effort. Fred Wilkinson July 22, 2025 No Comments Beef industry task force seeks to ensure the US beef industry can provide sustainable, high-quality beef that meets consumer demands.Read More
Special Report: Food Safety Share your food safety story Survey finds food safety remains on consumers’ minds – let them know what your business is doing to ensure safe product. Fred Wilkinson July 18, 2025 No Comments Every time workers are involved in touching a product, potential sanitation issues exist.Read More