Wing sales at grocery deli/prepared had already been growing, thanks to Americans’ busy schedules and pandemic-related trends in the direction of convenience and prepared foods. Then came inflation, which made demand jump even more.
Chicken wings and breast meat retail prices have continued to fall sharply in recent months, which brought some relief to inflation-weary consumers, a report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange stated.
For many American consumers, fall is all about the beginning of football season. Shoppers will be turning to the deli and prepared foods sections of their local supermarkets for hot food items to enjoy while watching the games and hosting friends. A classic go-to entree for many football fans — and consumers who just enjoy the season for the food — is hot chicken wings.
Springdale, Ark.-based Tyson Foods’ promotional calendar is in full swing this fall season as the company begins planning its promotional events for the Big Game in 2023.
Few items can be found on nearly every foodservice menu and transcend restaurant concepts and geographical lines, from fast-casual to QSRs, from the West Coast to the East Coast.
Make days with limited staff easier than ever with easy-to-prepare chicken favorites. These products – backed by a team of chicken experts – help you offer craveable flavor across the deli, from inside the case to hot bars and everywhere in between.