The dust has settled on another Annual Meat Conference, and we have returned home full of insights. It was invigorating to reconnect with so many of you at the industry's ultimate "family reunion". Now, it is time to map out what lies ahead. Once again, we are...
As 2025 comes to a close, sights are set on the horizon of a new year. Throughout 2025 and expected to continue into 2026, the global market has impacted many aspects of the meat and dairy industries. Amid ongoing shifts and evolving forecasts, one thing remains...
The 2025 Annual Meat Conference (AMC) in Orlando again saw another record attendance year with more than 2,500 attendees. Meat and poultry industry experts and first-time attendees from all over the world came together to network, grow professionally, and explore new...
In some ways, it’s getting harder to predict the future. The world is changing so fast that by the time we ask the question, “What’s next?” the answer already arrived - yesterday. Lots of elements are at play as we look ahead to the new year: The U.S. is about to...
Get your party hats ready: Midan is turning 20 this month! Think back to when you were 20 years old. Pretty naïve, right? In human years, “20” is still early days; the runway feels very long. But in business, making it 20 years is a MILESTONE, especially for a small...
Most of the time, the Midan team is focused on looking forward, with our research eye trained on today’s meat consumers: In what ways are they evolving into the meat eaters of tomorrow? But around this time every year, we stop and take an intentional look backward…...
The 2024 Annual Meat Conference was the largest ever held, with more than 2,300 attendees gathered in Nashville to celebrate all things meat. Educational sessions focused on what’s next in technology, sustainability and consumer trends, while the Exhibit Hall featured...
Over the last several years, words like “unprecedented” have lost their meaning. After a global pandemic and the economic challenges that followed, American consumers are still dealing with the rising cost of goods while now also worrying about two global conflicts, a...
Last week, our Principal Michael Uetz had the opportunity to share Midan’s research into today’s meat consumer with a global audience. Presenting at the World Meat Congress in Maastricht, Netherlands, Michael introduced conference attendees to our latest Meat Consumer...
Omnichannel marketing is creating a shortened and seamless “path to purchase” journey for consumers, which can mean a larger return on investment, faster. Meeting meat consumers where they are – before they get to the meat case – allows us the best opportunity to...