While dashboard dining may seem like a term that was heard more often at the beginning of this century, it nonetheless has become a lifestyle for more and more people through the years.

This year has been an interesting year for the fresh pork category

Not all bacon is created equal. Sure, the consumer love affair with bacon shows no sign of relenting, so any bacon product that reaches the marketplace stands at least a decent chance of finding an audience.

Even though postmortem aging has been widely accepted as the predominant technique for improving the tenderness and overall eating experience of beef, retailers are hesitant to age beef for extended time periods prior to placing it in the retail case because product “freshness” is reduced and a shorter display life may be realized.

Consumer habits are shifting as economic uncertainty, technological advancements and evolving demographics all push shoppers in new directions.

Green calorie labels may lead people to see nutrition-poor foods in a healthier light.