The Meat Industry Could Face Losses of $ 20B in 2020

June 11, 2020 Tala Hadavi, CNBC

The coronavirus pandemic has been especially crushing for the meat supply chain. The industry could face losses of more than $ 20 billion in 2020.

How Will the U.S. Meat Industry Change From Coronavirus?: What you Need to Know

It only took a month to break the U.S. meat supply chain. Grocery-store shelves have run empty, beef and pork prices are surging and farmers were forced to destroy tens of thousands of animals.

The F Word: Flexitarian is Not a Curse to the Meat Industry

July 25, 2019 Nielsen Company

Contrary to popular opinion, plant-based alternatives will not be the demise of traditional meat—thanks in part to the rising concept of “flexitarian.” Not familiar with the term? It’s the latest dietary trend in the food arena, except it’s far less restrictive than options like keto, alkaline and tapeworm diets.