Is the meat industry playing David to alt-protein’s Goliath?
I’m not a fan of plant-based “meat” products. So, as a marketer, it pains me to give them marketing credit for convincing people — our consumers — that their product is healthier and better for the environment. When protein becomes anything other than “real meat” in...How does ‘kitchen fatigue’ steer consumers’ meat choices?
As the pandemic slogs on, I find myself tired of being in the kitchen. Really, really tired of it. Life before COVID-19 included a lot of weeknight activities, and with them great opportunities (and excuses!) to eat out. I don’t have any of those right now. Haven’t...
The vultures are circling: Address negative perceptions of the meat industry now
Shock. Fear. Panic. Frustration. These emotions have been coursing through Americans since mid-March and have been especially acute for those of us in the meat business. I know I experienced the first two, then was too busy supporting crisis communication to ever have...