The virus has spread to 35 states, affecting nearly 38 million birds.

The 2022 analysis finds consumers are cautious about cultivated meat and buying plant-based proteins occasionally.

The chicken is raised using upcycled surplus grocery store food.

Pure Prairie Farms Inc., a new player in the chicken industry, has hired several executives as it prepares to begin production in July.

An economist at Texas A&M explores the dynamics.

One of the largest impacts on poultry in 2022 has been the continued increase in demand, which of course saw a big rise in March of 2020 at the outskirts of the pandemic.

The items are one of four mini flavors the company will showcase.

Bryan Quoc Le, a PhD-level food scientist and food industry consultant, noted that as simpler plant-based meat designs become saturated, such as meatballs, patties, ground meat, chicken nuggets, deli slices, and tenders, food companies are seeking to expand into other configurations and flavors.

Consumers are showing an increasing curiosity and motivation to try great tasting, plant-based proteins across a spectrum of lifestyles.

The 2022 analysis finds consumers are cautious about cultivated meat and buying plant-based proteins occasionally.