According to Circana retail data analysis, prices for packaged lunchmeat averaged $6.28 per pound in June 2023, an increase of 7.4% for the category compared with June 2022.
Tom Eickman is a third-generation worker at Eickman’s Processing Co. Both Eickman and his father began working for the family business when they were 14 years old.
Though the sausage category has experienced growth in dollars in 2022, it has declined in unit and volume, said Anne-Marie Roerink, principal of 210 Analytics.
Matt Salts, president of Charqui Jerky Co., met with The National Provisioner and discussed his company, highlighting its history, popular products, and future plans.