Meat is back on the menu, while plant-based protein loses its sizzle Consumer loyalty and rewards app Fetch unveils its first full-year Fetch Finds Report, revealing the unexpected ways Americans shopped and dined in 2025. Industry News December 15, 2025 No Comments Consumer spending report shows fresh beef (+13%) and pork (+12%) sales rose this year, while refrigerated plant-based alternatives fell 11%.Read More
Private-label products enter new era Circana reports emphasize continued global momentum of retailers' private-label products. Industry News February 27, 2025 No Comments Even as inflation eases, private labels continue to grow share. Read More
PLMA reformats annual conference Event is set for April 2-4 at the Mountain Shadows Resort in Scottsdale, Ariz. Industry News February 11, 2025 No Comments Two-day conference unites manufacturers, retailers and others to discuss trends in private brands and retailing. Read More
Organ meat blends gain popularity Shoppers seek meat blends that combine traditional muscle meat like ground beef with organ meats. Industry News October 21, 2024 No Comments Whole Foods Market unveils top anticipated food trends for 2025.Read More
Sales rise at retail while volume lags Consumers adjust to tightened wallets by going to the store more and buying less. Sammy Bredar July 1, 2024 No Comments Price increases have driven sales since 2019, but volume is not catching up to pre-pandemic levels.Read More
Sausage Report 2024 Product variety and innovation propel sausage at retail Dry sausage continues to rise in popularity. Sammy Bredar June 25, 2024 No Comments Despite high price points, sausage remains resilient.Read More
The National Provisioner Podcast Episode 175: 84.51˚ Insights Director breaks down meat consumer trends What is driving retail protein consumption? May 17, 2024 No Comments Our Associate Editor Sammy Bredar sits down with 84.51˚ Insights Director Melissa Myres to analyze consumers' meat purchasing habits.Read More
Tyson predicts protein purchasing trends for 2024 Tyson Foods team reviews purchase data, macro trends and test-kitchen results to make trend predictions. Industry News December 19, 2023 No Comments Consumers want a smaller basket size and smaller packages of fresh meat for 2024.Read More
Softening inflation pulls January meat dollars below year-ago levels Average price per pound across the meat department stands at $4.49 in January 2023. Anne-Marie Roerink February 16, 2023 No Comments
Independent Thoughts Industry predictions for 2023 It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future. Fred Wilkinson December 28, 2022 No Comments Here are a few predictions to consider as we saddle up for 2023.Read More