Rising protein demand drives meat snack growth

Examining demand concerns heading into the summer grilling season | Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start to the summer grilling season and with the grills firing up around the country questions about meat demand are lingering. With meat prices at the store at lofty levels and beef prices reaching record highs, will consumers have less demand for meat this summer? Joe Camp of Commstock Investments tells the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network that consumer concerns are two-fold right now with regards to high prices. https://d30hko96l9xirl.cloudfront.net/Iowamediafolder/2026/06/Joe01.mp3 Camp says that even if demand for higher priced cuts dips, that doesn’t necessarily mean consumers will buy less meat this summer. https://d30hko96l9xirl.cloudfront.net/Iowamediafolder/2026/06/Joe02.mp3 He adds that the meat industry had similar concerns last year but for the most part, demand remained strong. https://d30hko96l9xirl.cloudfront.net/Iowamediafolder/2026/06/Joe03.mp3 For more information visit www.commstock.com

Rising protein demand drives meat snack growth

As meat snack consumer demographics broaden, manufacturers invest in processing capacity and innovation.