Condiments took center stage at the Winter Fancy Food Show Jan. 20 in Las Vegas, where recipe developer Molly Baz gave the keynote address, “Molly Baz on Controversial Condiments, CPG Launches, and Selling Big on Social.”

Convenience, health and value are driving strong growth for sandwich programs in in-store delis and throughout the grocery store.

If attendance growth at the Annual Meat Conference (AMC) is any indication, demand for meat and poultry products sold in grocery stores and other channels is strong indeed, said Julie Anna Potts, president and CEO of the Meat Institute.

2024 was “quite a year for the beef industry,” said Colin Woodall, CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.

The Wonderful Company recently launched its first national integrated marketing campaign for Halos in five years, “Hands Off My Halos,” designed specifically for the big screen.

The co-op is partnering with the National Breast Cancer Foundation on limited-edition, co-branded pink ribbon packaging and matching merchandising for its cara cara program.

Asian condiment titan Lee Kum Kee teamed up with Chef Winnie Yee, finalist on Food Network's BBQ Brawl (Season 3) and head chef at the award-winning Smoke Queen Barbecue.

One notable trend the company is tracking closely is the shift towards more affordable cuts and larger tray sizes, particularly among price-conscious consumers.

The global poultry industry is expected to follow its strong growth momentum in 2024 with another year of 2.5% to 3% predicted global market growth in 2025, according to a new forecast from Rabobank.

For the 2025 season, the commission is expanding its advertising program, with content that showcases both the state of California and its avocado growers.