USMEF has been promoting American pork loin as a versatile and good-tasting alternative to 'salad chicken,' a go-to protein choice for young, active crowds in Japan.
Clear claims, verified sourcing and easy-to-use formats position natural and organic proteins for continued growth, especially as millennial purchasing power rises.
Double-digit gains in claims-based meats highlight shifting consumer purchasing behaviors, with transparency, trust and convenient product formats driving momentum across retail and foodservice.
Survey shows strong early awareness of the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and highlights that protein remains one of the most practical and prioritized elements of a healthy diet for consumers.
The National Provisioner sits down with Jennie Shen, director of insights and innovation at Serenity Kids, to discuss the brand's new pork-based pouches and opportunities for innovation in meat-based baby nutrition.
National dietary guidance is reinforcing the importance of protein variety and intake — bringing concepts like 'protein quality' further into the spotlight.
Coalition warns that increasing protein requirements without stronger sourcing standards could deepen reliance on industrial livestock supply chains that depend on routine antibiotics, growth-promoting drugs, and feed.
Coalition recommends a phased approach: maintain current protein requirements while strengthening sourcing standards, increasing fiber and whole foods, expanding local procurement pathways and investing in school kitchen capacity.
Tours for school nutrition professionals showcase the journey of beef, from how cattle are raised in California to how beef is processed and ultimately served in school meals.
The 20-page digital toolkit serves as a practical, one-stop reference for school food and nutrition programs, tailored to each region of the United States.
Urban School Food Alliance releases an interactive digital toolkit to help school food and nutrition programs identify and source local food products, including meat.