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Formulation Strategies: more than a main meal

The greater use of meat and poultry as a snack, appetizer or side dish can bolster sector sales, but industry operators must surmount merchandising challenges.

Richard Mitchell

January 31, 2019

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Positioning meat and poultry as more than a center-of-the-plate item can potentially generate a bonanza of additional activity for retail and foodservice operators.

Formulation Strategies | Breakfast Trends

Positioning breakfast meats for all eating occasions

Merchandisers can boost breakfast meat sales by offering wider varieties, positioning the proteins for all dining occasions.

Richard Mitchell

November 28, 2018

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Merchandisers can boost breakfast meat sales by offering wider varieties, positioning the proteins for all dining occasions.

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Lunch trends: Consumers' snacking habits move into lunch

Megan Pellegrini

June 14, 2018

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At the retail deli counter, lunchmeat has always been the cornerstone of what makes its way into lunchboxes, until recently. Lunchmeat is showing signs of struggle as consumers change the way they eat, especially around lunch.

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Barbecue trends: Low-and-slow flies high

The reign of barbecue continues, as processors, restaurateurs and retailers push hard to answer the demands of consumers in this segment.

Elizabeth Fuhrman

March 13, 2018

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It may come as little surprise to those in the meat and poultry industries, but barbecue, and everything that goes with it, is hot right now, with no signs of cooling off.

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Use of meats in innovative snacks, sides and appetizers

Tasty bites: Unique sides and appetizers, as well as high-protein snacks appeal to consumers who want flavor in small (and healthy) doses.

Megan Pellegrini

January 16, 2018

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As more (younger) consumers look for protein snacks to fill them up, they also are finding innovative, flavorful options on restaurant menus besides the grocery aisles.

Salads are the number one growing item at lunchtime

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Lunch trends emphasize fresh foods

“Fresh” changes abound in the lunch daypart, as retailers, foodservice operators and consumers seek out protein options that are perceived healthier without sacrificing taste or quality.

Elizabeth Fuhrman

June 15, 2017

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A continued emphasis around fresh foods at lunchtime and throughout the day is a big reason why salads, which could be made with or without meat, are the No. 1 growing item at lunchtime.

Pork, whether ribs or pulled/shredded, continue to be the go to meat for barbecue

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Barbecue grows with emerging flavors

Elizabeth Fuhrman

March 21, 2017

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The popularity of barbecue across the country has allowed a surge in products catered toward new, experimental and often regional-based flavor profiles.

Turkey remains the preferred protein for holiday dinners

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Holiday dinners: A twist on tradition

More shoppers are purchasing a wider variety of proteins and cuts for their holiday dinners as they aim to make the meals less cumbersome and more dynamic.

Richard Mitchell

September 20, 2016

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While turkey remains the dominant center of the plate protein for Thanksgiving, consumption of such alternatives as pork, lamb, beef and chicken are on the upswing as more consumers seek variety, novelty and affordability when preparing for seasonal gatherings.