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Retail Meal Solutions: How to Improve Consumer Meal Planning
In a climate where available skilled labor, food safety regulations and consumer demands are constantly evolving, packaging solutions need to evolve as well.
October 13, 2021
2 Min Read
RibsPhotograph courtesy of Tyson Fresh Meats
Sponsored by Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc.
The meat industry has faced countless challenges throughout the pandemic. But suppliers worked hard to rise to the challenge. Many innovative meat solutions created in recent years came through in a pinch—meat solutions that help retailers overcome common challenges such as labor force shortages, shifting consumer preferences, changes to meat pricing and more.
Returning to in-person
The pandemic changed virtually everything in consumers’ daily lives. Returning to work and the “new normal,” while a relief to many, presents its own hurdles. Re-entering the daily grind of commuting to work and other responsibilities means consumers have even less time to put a meal on the table they’re proud to serve their family. But retailers have various meal solutions to help.
Case Ready
In a climate where available skilled labor, food safety regulations and consumer demands are constantly evolving, packaging solutions need to evolve as well.
Case Ready products offer:
Minimized product handling
No in-house trimming
Extended shelf life
It has several advantages:
Reduces time and labor
Since it is vacuum sealed, it reduces shrink and out of stocks and helps ensure freshness longevity
Mess-free, freezer ready, and consistent products every time
Portion cut products
By creating efficiencies in cutting, fabrication and portion control, Tyson Fresh Meats helps streamline processes and create high-value products.
Meat packing solutions
The packaging beef and pork comes in is just as important as the beef and pork itself. Packaging offers many benefits to help operations be more efficient.
Grinds
Brick pack
Leakproof and freezer ready for no mess and added shopper convenience
Portioned in fixed weight packages to be recipe friendly
Compact design for easy stocking
Chub packaging
Leakproof and freezer ready for added shopper convenience
Multiple size and leanness options for meat case versatility and shopper appeal
Case ready packaged ground beef to reduce out of stocks
Overwrap mother bag packaging
Extended shelf life reduces shrink and out of stocks
Airtight mother bag seal for fresh, ready to stock product that appeals to shoppers
Eliminates oxidation for optimal bloom and color
Loaves and patties available for flexible product offering
Seasoned and marinated products
Scientifically formulated flavor blends combined with quality protein provide consumers with convenient and consistently flavorful seasoned meat
Multiple flavor formulations available to ensure ample variety for consumers and shopper preference
Enhanced product tenderness to increase preparation ease and provide a better eating experience for consumers
Products for any challenge
Case ready variety meats
Fresh or frozen product for merchandising versatility
28-day shelf life to reduce waste
Federally inspected raw material and finished product to ensure product confidence and consistent quality
Retailers and their partners continue to pivot to stay relevant and keep up with industry and consumer trends. Offering meal solutions can help keep the meat case competitive and relevant to what consumers need both today and tomorrow.
