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November 20, 2019

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Cordray's Corner

Opportunities for meat & poultry sales during Christmas season

Don't miss out on an outstanding sales opportunity - Christmas holiday gift cards and gift baskets

Dr. Joe Cordray

October 4, 2019

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The Christmas season offers many opportunities for sales. People like to give gifts they know the recipient will enjoy and most people enjoy receiving food items as gifts. Two excellent gift items are gift cards and gift boxes.

Formulation Strategies | Holiday Dinners

New traditions in holiday meals

Tradition with a twist: Younger families make their own holiday traditions with smaller portions, exotic meats and convenience.

Megan Pellegrini

September 17, 2019

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Holiday meals still feature traditional proteins such as turkey and ham. But younger families also embrace smaller portions, deboned meats and convenience with pre-made meal kits or restaurant takeout.

Coleman Natural Foods expands holiday ham offerings and introduces Italian-style sliced salumi

Industry News

June 19, 2019

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Coleman Natural Foods is expanding and amplifying offerings for the 2019 holiday season.

Formulation Strategies | Holiday Dinners

Holiday meats: nostalgia vs. novelty

'Tis the season to plan for holiday business with traditional meats, but shoppers also want cultural diversity, unique meal options and meal delivery systems.

Megan Pellegrini

September 25, 2018

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Meat and poultry certainly are the stars of holiday meals, but younger consumers are putting their own spin on recipes, menu kits and meal delivery for new traditions.

Formulation Strategies

Experimenting with traditional proteins

The greater willingness by consumers to consider new meat and poultry options during the holidays creates expanded sales opportunities for retailers and suppliers.

September 15, 2017

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Changing consumer dining preferences and attitudes along with shifting demographics are boosting the potential for larger and more diverse holiday sales for meat and poultry merchandisers.

Cordray's Column

Do something different - plan ahead

Dr. Joe Cordray

August 21, 2017

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Many times we fail to capitalize on sales opportunities because we are not prepared. A Christmas holiday season sales opportunity that many meat processors find to be very profitable is gift boxes.

Cordray's Column

Specialty meat products for special occasions

Dr. Joe Cordray

February 10, 2017

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Many small and medium size meat processors have their own retail area in which they sell products to the public.

Turkey remains the preferred protein for holiday dinners

Formulation Strategies

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.