NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Meat and poultry products remain among the top choices for shoppers at retail, but the 10th annual Power of Meat study published by the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and North American Meat Institute (NAMI) highlights several trends in the way consumers are changing their purchasing behavior.
These include:
- Price per pound remains a top factor as increases in beef and pork prices drove many to buy less meat or look to different species, cuts and brands.
- Appearance of a product is the second-most influential factor driving meat and poultry purchases, surpassing total package. . .