A panel of five consumers who identified as being curious and somewhat knowledgeable about food was recruited to be interviewed live and on stage at The Center for Food Integrity Transparency Summit held in Chicago Oct. 22-24. 

“The way people eat is different, including a lot of smaller and healthier snacking," said Shaila Garde-Lester, vice president of marketing for Rustic Bakery. "Charcuterie boards fill that space."

While the election results provide some footing for the forecast of agriculture, analysts are still uncertain what to expect in the next four years.

Lamb is no longer a niche protein — it’s becoming a favorite among slightly adventurous, affluent restaurant diners, and that has trickled down to consumers at grocery retail.

Total red meat and poultry production in 2025 was projected by the USDA at 108,190 million lbs, up 0.3% from 2024.

Voters in Denver decided to reject a ballot ordinance that would have stopped slaughterhouse production within the city limits.

What people are looking for in grocery stores has changed a lot in the recent past, particularly across different age groups.

Rabobank’s Global Pork Quarterly Q4 2024 report explained that even with improved profitability, many global pork producers remain cautious about herd rebuilding with ongoing trade, disease and demand uncertainties.

The Organic Ground Pork is sourced from the company’s own vertically integrated farms.

Data from several poultry trade associations was recently updated in economic impact studies, detailing jobs, wages, and federal and state revenue across the United States.