top of mind news
Poultry
Chicken market is low as we approach the slow time of the year. Jumbo wings were own with increased availability. Medium and small wings stayed steady
Beef
Limited availability depending on grade. Strips, tenders and ribs, are levelling in price
Pork
Retail demand drove lift in pork butts. Bellies should be close to their peak.
THE SEA
Seafood
Alaska snow crab quota has been cut 88% while domestic shrimp is in good supply. Cod quotas will be announced shortly with reductions for 2022.
THE GARDEN
Produce
There are constraints on value-added and processed items. The shortage on labor continues to affect the market.
THE KITCHEN SINK
Dairy
Natural mozzarella and processed cheese was up due to increasing demand and labor shortages. Egg market is down with large supply and flat demand.
Grain
Wheat has been increasing since July, up 75%. Canola oil trends higher