Study Shows Pork Is Fastest-Growing Protein In Foodservice

Study Shows Pork Is Fastest-Growing Protein in Foodservice Pork was the fastest-growing protein in the foodservice industry for the past two years, according to Technomic, Inc.’s 2013 Volumetric Assessment of Pork in Foodservice. Total pork sold through foodservice outlets reached a record-breaking 9.25 billion pounds, up 462 million pounds from the previous 2011 survey. The 2.6 percent increase outpaced the total protein growth average of 0.8 percent and the 1.5 percent total growth of the foodservice industry itself.

“We’re pleased to see such positive growth in foodservice, especially carnita meat, shoulder/butt and pulled pork,” said Stephen Gerike, director of foodservice marketing for the Pork Checkoff. “The volumetric study shows that foodservice operators are leveraging pork’s versatility.”

Since 2011, fresh pork has driven growth of the total pork category, increasing by 3.5 percent on an annual basis. Sales of processed pork grew 2.3 percent, largely driven by sales of ham, breakfast sausage and bacon. The study also showed that of the 24 pork product categories reviewed, 22 demonstrated positive growth in sales.

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