US: Ground pork grows in popularity

Ground pork continues to be a shining star in the meat cabinet. Since 2018, sales volume has increased on average by 3.4% per year. Retail associations have helped bring consumers to the meat case. For example, a Midwestern retailer implemented the National Pork Board (NPB) investigation at 258 stores in 6 states by making the following changes, Porck Check Off reports: Offering a greater selection of ground pork, adding an 80/20 and 90/10 fat-to-lean ratio Expanding shelf space and placing ground pork with other ground meats. Offering packaged meal solutions that include pork products, the gourmet pork burger was a top seller. Ground pork is affordable, fresh, and extremely versatile, picking up any flavor you throw at it. It's available with an average ratio of 70 percent lean to 30 percent fat, ...