1. GRID AND FORMULA MARKETING TRENDS
In 1990, the proportion of fed cattle marketed on grids and formulas was only 10%.
By 2002, it had grown to over 50%.
By 2005, it is predicted to be 75%.
SOURCE: Cattle-Fax.

2. EATING TRENDS
Despite the slow economy, Americans continue to dine out and are spending less time in the kitchen preparing meals than ever before.
Half of all home meals are prepared in less than 30 minutes.
Nearly half of all main meals are one-dish affairs.
Desserts are disappearing from in-home meals. Only 14% of dinner meals now include desserts.
SOURCE: NPD Foodworld (2002).