Cargill’s North American Protein business released its annual Protein Profile, which provides insights into consumer preferences and meat and poultry purchasing habits.
In their search for value, consumers continue to buy more thighs and drumsticks, according to Tom Super, spokesperson for the National Chicken Council.
For 2024, as the availability of bacon rose and pricing leveled off to what consumers are willing to pay, retailers have begun promoting it and consumers are responding by purchasing bacon at or above prior levels.
The Fair and Accurate Ingredient Representation of Labels Act of 2024 would require products like plant-based meat and substitute protein products to be labeled as “imitation” meat.