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Midwest Farm Report: U.S. Beef’s Growing Success in Central America

In a radio segment sponsored by the Wisconsin Beef Council, USMEF representative Lucia Ruano discusses the growing popularity of U.S. beef in Central America with Pam Jahnke, farm director for Midwest Farm Report. The interview specifically highlights how marketing efforts for U.S. beef shifted during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, targeting end consumers looking for high-quality meal options to prepare at home.

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How to Capture the $80 Million Ground Pork Opportunity | 2026 Retail Trends

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Meat is having a moment, and ground pork is perfectly positioned to help you capture new category growth.

In this business intelligence deep-dive, National Pork Board experts Bailey Morrell and Rick Smith break down the latest consumer behaviors, retail trends, and an $80 million incremental retail opportunity in ground pork.

Watch to learn how expanding your ground pork offerings, utilizing proper fat-lean ratio labeling, and building a dedicated "grinds set" can attract Gen Z and Millennial shoppers while driving "center of the plate" profitability.

we cover:

• Insights from the 2026 Power of Meat presentation.

• Why ground pork is the "gateway meat" for younger, high-value shoppers.

• How adding just two new ground pork SKUs can drive incremental sales.

• Actionable merchandising strategies, including the right fat-lean ratios for specific recipes.