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Meat and poultry consumption is expected to hit record highs this year. But that good news has been overshadowed by recent headlines about plant-based meat substitutes.
The pandemic highlighted interesting strengths in the beef industry. Even with inflated prices, consumers still choose beef as their protein of choice. Beef continues to remain the protein of choice for consumers and has proven to be a staple in consumers’ diets.
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Online grocery ordering has expanded its reach and popularity over the past several years, but current events have recently aided its growth. Progressive Grocer and a study by Brick Meets Click report the household penetration for online grocery shopping hit its highest at 33% in May of 2020.
This year’s Summer Grilling Season is assured to be different than any grilling season we have ever seen. But when it comes to grilling good food, beef is top of mind, as shoppers say beef is frequently their top grilling season protein.
As beef continues to garner positive perceptions from consumers for its taste, value and nutritional benefits, the category also provides several options when it comes production claim labels to highlight how cattle are raised and processed.
When summer grilling season gives way to winter holiday planning, beef remains center stage. But there’s something about that chill in the air that takes beef buying to a whole new level.
Beef choices abound for today’s shopper. From the indulgent and celebratory Ribeye Steak or Roast to a more affordable – and lean – Sirloin Steak. (Spoiler alert: Tenderloin Steak is also lean.) And, lean cut sales have increased 12% since 2014. But what is lean?
Consumers value beef for its taste, versatility, convenience and rich nutrients. But how do shoppers’ preferences vary by geography?
Driving shopper traffic, particularly for stock-up trips, is critical in today’s highly competitive retail environment. While beef continues to propel meat department performance, it continues to drive total store revenue as well.
Whether via in-store signage, paper circulars, digital circulars, store apps or other means, weekly meat and poultry features have long captured shoppers’ attention.
From high- to low-percent, lean Chuck to Round, patty to meatball and everything in between, Ground Beef is as versatile as it gets.
For many consumers, their love affair with beef begins with the “middle meats” — cuts from the Rib, Loin and Sirloin. And they’ll pay handsomely to keep that love alive.
Year-end sales data has arrived, and 2018 was an excellent year for beef at retail. Compared to 2017, monthly beef dollar sales were higher throughout the year and total beef sales increased nationwide.
In 2018, retail beef demand has been strong — but what does it mean? Consumption has indeed been increasing, but that’s only half the story.
Using IRI/FreshLook retail scanner data, we take a look at the most trending cuts at the retail meat case.
Leveraging IRI/FreshLook retail scanner data, we can understand buying behavior at the meat case to determine America's Top 10 Beef Cuts at retail.
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), on behalf of the Beef Checkoff, sought to understand more about consumers preferences when it comes to deli-prepared foods to aid retail partners. By conducting an online quantitative survey of 1,193 consumers, NCBA, on behalf of the Beef Checkoff, was able to identify opportunities and challenges to getting consumers to shop the deli-prepared section of their grocery store.
The holiday season is in the not so distant future. This time of year, shopping begins to ramp up and gatherings are top of mind, but with a year like no other, how will COVID-19 impact the holiday spirit? In an effort to understand this better the National Cattleman’s Beef Association, on behalf of the Beef Checkoff, launched a consumer survey with over 1,000 consumers to better understand how the 2020 holiday season may be different than any other year.
To say consumer behavior around food has shifted this spring due to COVID-19 would be an understatement. One of the most jarring examples of the changes were empty store shelves across the country, caused by consumers stocking up on food and supplies. While this dynamic was short-lived, the widespread magnitude was something many generations in the U.S had never faced before. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, on behalf of the Beef Checkoff, set out to understand how COVID-19 shifted consumer thinking and how those shifts impact beef purchasing.
Beef caters to a wide variety of consumers. From young to old, East Coast to West Coast, beef is something almost everyone enjoys. But not all consumers approach how they eat in the same way. For example, consumers can have differing views when it comes to their protein choices, where their food comes from, and what’s important during mealtime. Unsurprisingly, factors such as age, marital status, or whether someone has kids can affect how they think about and eat beef. To understand more about these differences, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, on behalf of the Beef Checkoff, sought to learn more about consumers when it comes their behaviors that influence how they shop, eat, and dine.
Though there are a variety of potential threats to the industry, consumers are still eating a lot of beef. Since 2015, beef consumption has increased over 3 pounds per capita annually, to a projected total of almost 58 pounds by the end of 2019.
Tenderness is one of the biggest influencers of consumer approval of beef. Since most consumers can differentiate between tough and tender beef, improving tenderness is a high priority for the beef industry. One of the best methods to do this is by aging beef.
More than 1,750 Annual Meat Conference attendees, including retailers, processors and packers, learned that beef is the most valuable protein in terms of sales and how the Beef Quality Assurance program is helping improve consumer attitudes about beef.
While your shoppers may not be able to see a “label” that says BQA certified, both you and your customers can feel good knowing that 85% of beef in the U.S. comes from a BQA certified farmer or rancher.
We executed two campaigns with Instacart — one digital and one in-store — to measure the effectiveness of varied marketing messages and strategies. See the results for yourself.
Thanks to advances farmers and ranchers have made in technology, genetics, and nutrition, there’s more higher-quality beef in the marketplace than ever.
When summer grilling season gives way to winter holiday planning, beef remains center stage. But there’s something about that chill in the air that takes beef buying to a whole new level.