Top 5 Stories of the Week in Protein Market News - Week of July 4, 2022

Wednesday, 06 July 2022

Check out the top stories people are reading on COMTELL this week: 1. Poultry Quarterly Q3 2022: Bullish Outlook With Strong Demand and Big Operational Challenges 2. As Prices Surge, Consumers Push Back by Cutting Back 3. Recession Fears Weighed Heavily on CME Grain Futures ...

UB Consulting: Is the U.S. shrimp market still in correction mode?

Thursday, 30 June 2022

Predicting a downward correction during inflationary times Prices in the U.S. shrimp market have remained relatively steady compared to several other animal proteins, like beef, chicken, pork, and even salmon. Although wholesale shrimp prices managed to rise due to the recovery in foodservice ...

Top 5 Stories of the Week in Protein Market News - Week of June 27, 2022

Wednesday, 29 June 2022

Check out the top stories people are reading on COMTELL this week: 1. Food Export Bans, from India to Argentina, Risk Fueling Inflation 2. High Gas Prices, Inflation Cut into Consumers’ 4th of July Plans 3. The Winding Glass: What Lessons Do the 2009 Recession Hold for Seafood Marketers ...

UB Consulting: Has the Drought Shifted More Cattle to the Feed Lots?

Wednesday, 29 June 2022

Both farmers and ranchers throughout the country continue to battle extreme drought conditions—conditions that have persisted in certain areas of the country since 2000. At the same time, the amount of cattle on feed has remained at historically high levels for the latest five consecutive months. ...

Top 5 Stories of the Week in Protein Market News - Week Ending June 24, 2022

Thursday, 23 June 2022

Check out the top stories people are reading on COMTELL this week: 1. UB Consulting: Has the Foodservice Industry Recovered? 2. China-to-U.S. Shipping Rates Dodge Inflation 3. NAMI to SCOTUS: Prop 12 Unconstitutional 4. This Week in Retail: Supermarkets Prep for July 4th 5. Processor ...

UB Consulting: Has the Foodservice Industry Recovered?

Thursday, 23 June 2022

It has been no surprise that the foodservice industry suffered during the pandemic. From the lockdowns to patron fear of catching COVID, we witnessed some of our favorite restaurants disappear. Still, the industry continues to fight battles along all fronts—inflationary pressures, rising employment ...

Top 5 Stories of the Week in Protein Market News - Week Ending June 17, 2022

Friday, 17 June 2022

Check out the top stories people are reading on COMTELL this week: 1. Food Prices to Keep Going Up, as Costs Surge 2. Biden to Ocean Carriers: ‘The Rip-Off is Over’ 3. Multiple Snow Crab Processors Reportedly Halt Production Lines Citing Market Troubles 4. Congress Passes Ocean Shipping ...

Top 5 Stories of the Week in Protein Market News - Week Ending June 10, 2022

Wednesday, 08 June 2022

Check out the top stories people are reading on COMTELL this week: 1. Fifth-Generation Cattle Rancher Aims to Build Biggest U.S. Beef Plant 2. Chicken Producer Accepts Buyout 3. Ukraine Agriculture Exports Rise 80% in May, Still Below 2021 Level 4. Glenn Merrill Leaves NMFS for ...

Top 5 Stories of the Week in Protein Market News - Week Ending June 3, 2022

Wednesday, 01 June 2022

Check out the top stories people are reading on COMTELL this week: 1. Minnesota Fire at Commercial Egg Farm likely Leaves Thousands of Chickens Dead 2. Facing Inflation-Weary Shoppers, Grocers Fight Price Increases 3. Summer Worker Shortage Looms 4. Russian Crab Sector to Face Dark ...

UB Consulting: Do Beef Prices Relate to Consumer Sentiment?

Tuesday, 31 May 2022

The Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index (MCSI) measures consumer sentiment on a wide range of economic topics, including personal finances, housing, and business conditions. For market participants within the protein markets, understanding consumer attitudes relative to their economic situation can ...