Formulation Strategies
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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: 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.
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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.
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Business Strategies | Product Trends

FAPC's top 10 food trends for 2019

Tori Lock
January 18, 2019
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Regional flavors, gut-healthy options, meats and more are on the menu for 2019, as Oklahoma State University's Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center (FAPC) selects the hottest food trends for the upcoming year.
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Holiday Meat Dish
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.
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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.
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Various Meats Being Barbecued
Formulation Strategies

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.
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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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Holiday Meal
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.


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Salads are the number one growing item at lunchtime
Formulation Strategies

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.
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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.


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