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2021 Outlook
2021 Outlook

2021 Outlook: Full speed ahead into 2021

After an unpredictable 2020, processors will still have to navigate COVID-19 and its aftereffects in 2021.
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Sam Gazdziak
February 15, 2021
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As chaotic and tumultuous as 2020 was, it did bring some good news to the meat processing industry. Consumers did not lose their appetite for meat when the Coronavirus pandemic closed down restaurants. 


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2016 consumer trends report, consumers want the facts behind the meat and poultry they eat

2016 Consumer Trends Report: Searching for a story

Meat and poultry still play an important role in the American diet, but more consumers — particularly those in the younger generations — want the facts behind the meat they eat.
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Sam Gazdziak
November 13, 2015
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The simple act of buying food at a restaurant or a grocery store has never been more challenging, thanks to an overload of online data, news reports and opinions widely available to every consumer.


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The 2014 Bacon Report: Bacon goes ‘boutique’

With bacon’s popularity, there are plenty of processors thinking outside the box and creating unique bacon products that complement the standard, beloved pork belly.
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Sam Gazdziak
March 25, 2014
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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.
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Meat Science Review

Aging time vs. retail consumer perception

The effect of extended postmortem aging periods on the shelf-life and eating qualities of beef intended for retail sale.
Keith E. Belk J. Daryl Tatum, Colorado State University Dale R. Woerner, Colorado State University Erin D. Karney, Colorado State University
December 4, 2013
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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.
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2014 Consumer Trends Report

The constantly changing consumer

Dan Emery discusses consumer habits as part of our 2014 Consumer Trends Report.
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Dan Emery
November 1, 2013
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Consumer habits are shifting as economic uncertainty, technological advancements and evolving demographics all push shoppers in new directions.
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