Trends Articles

2023 Mid-Year Trends Update

Half of 2023 is in the rearview mirror. As I consider what the next six months will bring, I can’t help but rewind to the beginning of this year and revisit our 2023 Top Trends to Watch report. The Midan Team identified 10 trends that we expected to influence meat and...

Explore the 4 Topics That Had Everyone Talking at AMC 2023

Earlier this year, I had the privilege of meeting in person once again with individuals from all parts of the meat industry during the 2023 Annual Meat Conference. In the three years since the last conference, our world has been completely disrupted by COVID-19. Every...

Transforming the Restaurant Experience: Top 3 NRA 2023 Takeaways

The Midan team was on the scene at the 2023 National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show to catch up on foodservice trends and see some old and new faces. With over 800 first-time exhibitors, more than double last year’s first-time attendees,1 the show halls and...

3 Ways To Help Consumers Spice Things Up This Grilling Season

It’s the end of May, which means grilling season is officially here! Consumers have always loved firing up the grill during the summer, whether it’s ribeyes for two or a backyard barbecue with the neighbors. As consumers continue to evolve, though, so does how they...