5 Pork Trends that Can Transform Your Menu—Without Multiplying Costs

5 Pork Trends that Can Transform Your Menu—Without Multiplying Costs

In recent months, numerous restaurants have struggled with labor and supply chain constraints. Roughly 70% of operators don’t have enough employees to support consumer demand; and 96% have experienced key food and beverage item shortages—which can make offering...
NAE and Other Premium Claims Matter Now More Than Ever: Here’s Why

NAE and Other Premium Claims Matter Now More Than Ever: Here’s Why

The COVID-19 pandemic prompted Americans to make a number of lifestyle changes—including altering what they eat. During the height of the lockdown period, 7 in 10 changed the types of food they were consuming to improve their diet. Some began eating more animal-based...
Go Pig and Go Home: How Pork Can Drive Takeout, Delivery and Other Sales

Go Pig and Go Home: How Pork Can Drive Takeout, Delivery and Other Sales

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted many things, but pork’s popularity isn’t one of them. In fact, pork sales soared in 2020, posting steady year-over-year gains since March. (Sales were actually down 5% at the beginning of the month, but between March 8...