Items Tagged with 'consumer trends'

Chick-fil-A celebrates its 80-year heritage with a 2026 'newstalgia' campaign, featuring the return of Cow Appreciation Day.

Double-digit gains in claims-based meats highlight shifting consumer purchasing behaviors, with transparency, trust and convenient product formats driving momentum across retail and foodservice.

Premiumization and demand for nutrition-focused meat snacks bolsters category performance.

Despite inflation, the average price per pound in April 2026 for chicken and pork remains less than half that of beef. 

Insights include why she sees the beef tallow trend as nothing to celebrate -- and more!

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

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

Meat department sales have been positive since the fourth quarter of 2023, with dollar gains reflecting a combination of inflation and demand growth. 

As sales decline, plant-based meat producers are focusing on everyday use cases, improved product quality and transparent ingredient panels to drive repeat purchases.

National dietary guidance is reinforcing the importance of protein variety and intake — bringing concepts like 'protein quality' further into the spotlight.