Meat Tech 101: Advancements Changing the Definition of ‘Meat’
A short time ago in a land not so far away, when you went to the grocery store to buy meat, you could reasonably assume everything in the meat case was made from responsibly harvested livestock and that the ingredients list would include, well, meat. USDA grades and...
Twitter + Public Relations = Mapping a Thought Leadership Path
In the meat industry, thought leadership is a challenging goal. After all, perceptions of protein and the food supply chain are constantly shifting. It’s understandable that companies want to play a part in lifting positive sentiment, helping consumers believe in the...
Does Your Meat Case Reflect the Diversity of Today’s Multicultural Consumer Base?
With each new generation, the population of the United States is becoming more racially and ethnically diverse. Estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau show that about 60% of Americans today identified as non-Hispanic White in 2019. By 2030, that number is expected to...
The Delectable Truth About Burgers
A quintessential American summer just isn’t complete without the sound of juicy beef burgers sizzling on the grill. As warm weather approaches and COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease, consumers have another reason to embrace the start of summer: Their beloved burger...
Carbon Footprint: The on-pack label you didn’t know you needed
Sustainability. Ask 10 consumers to define sustainability for the meat they buy and you will get 10 different answers. Yet, all major processors and most retailers and foodservice operators have set goals for it, establishing future finish lines where they can proudly...
See Why More Meat Consumers Are Hopping On Board the Charcuterie Trend
From 15th century French origins to social media phenomenon – charcuterie has made an impressive and visually pleasing comeback. Charcuterie boards traditionally feature a curated selection of cured meats and cheeses alongside noshes like crackers, berries, nuts and...
Antibiotics provide opportunity for industry to re-educate consumers
Antibiotics have been part of meat production for decades. Today, they have become a source of controversy and, for some consumers, fear. In 1999, Chipotle became one of the first restaurants to tout that it sold meat from animals never given antibiotics. By 2017,...
Midan Gives Back on the First Annual Diversity & Inclusion Volunteer Day
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” — Winston Churchill Everyone wants to help. To contribute. To give back. But there’s often a gap between “wanting” and “doing.” It’s sometimes hard to take that first step toward...
Make TikTok Part of Your Marketing Toolbox
The social media platform that has taken the world by storm, TikTok, has been a big topic of conversation for marketing professionals everywhere. More and more, TikTok is becoming an integral part of marketing plans for the meat industry. The app is known for being...
The “Future of Foodservice” Series: Pandemic’s End in Sight: What Now for Foodservice?
In this multipart blog series, Midan team members are sharing how restaurants, retailers, distributors, producers and chefs have had to rethink foodservice — and what we believe the meat industry can do to match that creativity to find new ways of doing business. In...AMC 2021 Top Takeaways Video
Not being “on-site” didn’t stop the Midan team from capturing the key insights from the all-virtual AMC 2021. Watch our team members share their firsthand insights in our AMC Top Takeaways video below. And in case you missed it, be sure to check out our AMC Top 10...
Four Key Drivers That Will Keep Meat Consumers Coming Back
The meat case has changed significantly in the last decade, but so has the consumer. Today’s meat shopper has a lot on their mind when making meat purchase decisions – sustainability initiatives, product convenience, food safety, animal welfare, the use of antibiotics...