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This Week in Retail: Looking Ahead to October

Friday, 01 October 2021

Don’t blink—it’s nearly October. Corn and soybean harvests are underway, sweater weather is approaching, and grocers are seeing additional opportunities to promote protein sales. Pork and seafood are receiving special accolades next month, as October is recognized as National Pork and Seafood ...

This Week in Retail: Tight Cold Storage Stocks Keep Prices Elevated for Many Meat Items

Thursday, 23 September 2021

Pumpkin spice lovers, rejoice! Yesterday marked the first day of autumn and consumers are gearing up for cooler temperatures and hearty home-cooked meals. As we approach the fourth quarter, retailers are optimistic that fall-oriented demand will help maintain a strong consumer pull for meat and ...

The Winding Glass: Destabilized Supply Chain Here to Stay

Tuesday, 14 September 2021

The seafood industry has one of the most complex supply chains of all food commodities. Despite the disruption caused by the global pandemic, much of our industry has thrived due to the simultaneous surge in demand for our products. The higher demand has provided the money to cover the costs of ...

Crisis in the North Pacific: Bering Sea Snow Crab Stocks Fall Sharp and Fast

Tuesday, 14 September 2021

Scientists and the industry as a whole got a shocking look at survey numbers for snow crab late last week and heard a discussion on it yesterday during the first day of the week-long Crab Planning Team. Declining numbers of snow crab compared to 2019, when the last survey was taken, ...