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CattleCon 2026: A Pivot Point for Beef

By Danette Amstein and Erica Prescott On the last day of CattleCon, leadership from the NCBA and the Federation of State Beef Councils took the stage to share their thoughts on the current state of the industry. Words like optimistic and momentum filled the room, yet...

Has Sustainability Stalled? Not Even Close

Wondering if the economy, Washington’s policy shift and recent headlines about greenwashing have slowed progress? I did too. At the Sustainable Agriculture Summit in Anaheim, I expected hesitation. Instead, I found the opposite: a bigger conference, stronger resolve,...

Key Takeaways from MICA 2025: What’s Ahead for the Meat Industry?

One of our Midan principals, Michael Uetz, recently attended the Meat Industry Conference & Analysis (MICA) in Fort Worth, TX, and returned with industry insights and updates. Here’s what you need to know as we look ahead to 2026 and beyond: 1. Beef Demand Remains...

From Craving to Cart – Driving Holiday Sales Through Social Commerce

Social media has become the new starting point for meal inspiration, with 72% of Gen Z turning to platforms like TikTok and Instagram for food ideas.1 Among Gen Z meat and dairy shoppers, 53% say they discover recipes and products on TikTok.2 During the holidays, that...
2025 Midyear Trends

2025 Midyear Trends

2025 Midyear Trends Update A lot of things can happen in a year. The world has seen several changes – political...

Brand Awareness vs. Conversion

Brand Awareness vs. Conversion

A common conversation I find myself engaged in lately revolves around where a brand’s marketing strategy should focus:...