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We dig into the trends driving R&D and formulation across a variety of meals, dayparts and styles of meat and poultry cuisine.

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Formulation Strategies | Holiday Dinners

(Stuck at) Home for the holidays?

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Megan Pellegrini
September 7, 2020
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As much as we may hope for traditional gatherings over the holidays, this year’s celebrations will certainly look different because of COVID-19. But younger consumers were already driving changes to holiday celebrations. 


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Formulation Strategies | Meat Snacks

Attacking snack appeal

With more consumers increasing snacking activity, merchandisers are in position to boost meat and poultry revenues with new options and by spotlighting the proteins' attractive attributes.
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Richard Mitchell
January 23, 2020
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The snacking sector is increasingly rich with opportunity for meat and poultry merchandisers.


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Formulation Strategies | Breakfast Trends

Protein dominates breakfast

Meat and poultry product formulators can give consumers the protein they want with the full flavor and quality they desire.
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Elizabeth Fuhrman
November 6, 2019
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The majority (64 percent) of U.S. breakfast eaters think a healthy breakfast should be high in protein, finds Chicago-based Mintel International’s Breakfast Foods — U.S. report, published in July 2018.
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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.
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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.
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Formulation Strategies | Lunch Trends

Lunch options change as lunch consumers change

Lunch on the run: Lunch is changing because lunch eaters continue to change.
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Megan Pellegrini
June 20, 2019
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When McDonald's delivers, it’s pretty clear lunchtime rules don't apply anymore. Uber Eats, DoorDash and flexible delivery or pick-up policies are changing how consumers view their lunch (or snack) options. Lunch formulations are changing because lunch consumers are changing.
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Barbecued Foods
Formulation Strategies | Barbecue Trends

A new spin on barbecue

Classic preparation method expands reach in non-traditional areas and flavors.
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Elizabeth Fuhrman
March 15, 2019
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Originally used as a sauce to flavor meat at barbecue restaurants, many different varieties of barbecue exist today, ranging from sweet to sour to spicy and appearing on a multitude of proteins.
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