Consumer Appetite for Beef and Other Animal Proteins Remains Strong
The variety of cuts available in the grocery store has dwindled over the years because most consumers know less and less about the animals they consume
There is a massive demand for protein and many product developers are turning to beef to meet the demand. As with the rest of the food industry, the meat industry is evolving to meet new consumer needs and preferences in this increasingly globalized economy.
The evolution comes from shifts in what today’s consumers value when they decide to purchase beef and other meats. In North America, the cuts of fresh meat consumers see in supermarkets have been relatively consistent for some time. Cuts such as the filet, New York strip, rib eye, T-bone, short ribs, porterhouse, and sirloin steak dominate.