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Formulation Strategies | Breakfast Trends

Bacon, sausage boom with at-home breakfasts

November 3, 2020

This year has seen a tremendous resurgence of breakfast meats due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic combined with improved quality, convenient formulations and consumers’ demands for high protein at breakfast.

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Gone Rogue snack line expands, continues to grow

October 23, 2020

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Candace Cage, brand manager for Gone Rogue snacks, discusses the new flavors, the early successes and the type of consumers of Land O’Frost’s unique protein snack brand.

Formulation Strategies | Holiday Dinners

(Stuck at) Home for the holidays?

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.

Formulation Strategies | Lunch Trends

Changing consumer lifestyles and eating behavior in response to COVID-19

Meat and poultry has become an increasingly attractive lunchtime meal option.

Richard Mitchell

June 11, 2020

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It is the perfect storm for the lunchtime consumption of meat and poultry.

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Formulation Strategies | Barbecue Trends

Barbecue Trends: Where there's smoke...

Elizabeth Fuhrman

March 17, 2020

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Barbecue is growing moderately in restaurants, with overall barbecue menu items growing 11 percent from the fourth quarter of 2016 to the fourth quarter of 2019, according to Chicago-based Mintel International’s Menu Insights (MMI).

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.

Richard Mitchell

January 23, 2020

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The snacking sector is increasingly rich with opportunity for meat and poultry merchandisers.

FoodMaven, Ultreia bring unique dishes to patrons

November 14, 2019

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Adam Branz, executive chef, Ultreia, explains the growth of the restaurant and the ways in which Ultreia benefits from its partnership with FoodMaven.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.