Shifting consumer trends require a more open dialogue
Feb 06, 2019Susan Spiegel
Baby boomers have long dominated the retail marketplace — and they’ve been loyal meat customers. But that dynamic is shifting as millennial and younger shoppers, who are less committed to meat as...
The eve of disruption: How changes in retail and consumer trends might affect pork consumption—and production
Mar 15, 2018Susan Spiegel
In this special report, Pig Health Today looks at disruptions in the consumer and retail landscapes and how they could forever change the US pork industry and the way pigs are raised.
Product claims = more sales
Feb 25, 2018Susan Spiegel
Production claims on meat and poultry product labels are generating more sales volume and more dollars, according to a Nielsen survey.
Protein by any other name
Feb 25, 2018Susan Spiegel
Meat and poultry have dominated the American diet over the years. But the movement toward protein alternatives, particularly plant-based products, is growing.
Make way for meal kits
Feb 25, 2018Susan Spiegel
A Nielsen survey reports that 25% of US shoppers purchased meal kits in 2016.
The Amazon factor
Feb 25, 2018Susan Spiegel
Now that Amazon owns Whole Foods Market, not only will e-commerce grocery shopping proliferate, but the food complex as a whole will change.
E-commerce is changing behaviors
Feb 25, 2018Susan Spiegel
E-commerce is a significant part of consumers’ shopping behaviors today, and with 83% of Americans carrying smartphones, it will only grow.
What makes a millennial?
Feb 25, 2018Susan Spiegel
As the largest generational class in the US today, the millennials are in the driver’s seat in terms of dictating products, services, trends and outcomes. It is worth noting that a consistent age...
Pork producers need to proactively communicate with consumers to change the dialogue
Jan 15, 2018Susan Spiegel
Pork producers and swine veterinarians need to take a more active role in consumers’ food conversations for them to get an accurate picture of how pigs are raised, said Tamika Sims, PhD, director...
