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Annual Meat Conference: 2026 Market Outlook for Meat and Poultry

Protein demand fuels 2026 market outlook for meat and poultry

Industry experts discuss supply chain dynamics, pricing shifts and emerging consumer demand patterns, offering actionable insights for retailers, suppliers, processors and industry professionals.

Sammy Bredar

March 31, 2026

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The 2026 Annual Meat Conference provides an in-depth look at current and future market trends for the meat and poultry industries.

The National Provisioner Podcast

Episode 220: Market opportunities for sustainable seafood

In this episode of The National Provisioner Podcast, the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute explores sustainable seafood and marketplace trends.

Industry News

January 30, 2026

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John Burrows, seafood technical director at the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, joins ASMI Communications Director Greg Smith to discuss Alaska’s seafood industry and seafood marketplace trends.

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

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Beef trim has experienced price increases and continues to demonstrate heightened price volatility.

Beef demand continues climbing despite record prices

Despite record high prices, consumers aren’t willing to sacrifice beef—at least not yet.

Industry News

August 25, 2025

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Hungry for protein and high quality, US consumers shrug off record beef prices.

The National Provisioner Podcast

Episode 198: Midan Marketing's Michael Uetz shares market outlook during AMC 2025

'Meat is still strong,' Uetz says.

April 15, 2025

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Even though consumers are concerned about the cost of living, they're still buying protein.

Global poultry industry sees strong 2025 outlook

Global market continues strong momentum from 2024.

Industry News

January 21, 2025

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Affordability, sustainability trends and strong demand in emerging markets drive growth.

Annual Meat Conference 2024

Midan Marketing’s Danette Amstein discusses protein product market opportunities

Opportunities remain despite changing marketplace.

March 27, 2024

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Midan Marketing principal shares insights during the Annual Meat Conference.

Independent Thoughts

Emerging protein market trends for 2024

Consumers look for convenience and new flavors.

Fred Wilkinson

December 28, 2023

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Key stakeholders share insights on emerging food market trends.

A new normal takes hold, restaurants focus on paths to continued growth in 2023

The National Restaurant Association is releasing its 2023 State of the Restaurant Industry report.

Industry News

February 28, 2023

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The State of the Restaurant Industry report examines key factors impacting the industry to forecast sales and market trends for the year ahead.

Special Report | Economic Outlook

2019 Meat and Poultry Industry Economic Outlook: A mixed bag

Despite extra beef and pork supplies, the U.S. protein industry is holding strong due to a strong economy.

Megan Pellegrini

December 24, 2018

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It's a testament to the resilient economy and steady consumer demand that the U.S. protein industries have held steady during trade uncertainties, new tariffs and extra production. Barring an unexpected crisis, 2019 portends more of the same resilience.