Market Trends with Tracy

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In foodservice, making smart menu decisions can be the difference between open, and closed. Follow along each week as we try to make sense of the many links in our food service supply chain, and how that affects the food you serve. Saval Foodservice's own veteran purchaser, Tracy Anderson, takes you through the major market updates.

Saval Foodservice is a broadline foodservice distributor located in Elkridge, Maryland, and has been a family-owned & operated business since 1932. We serve the area's independent restaurants, caterers, delis, hotels, and other eateries. Our products range from fresh produce, seafood, custom-cut meat, groceries, beverages, our own line of Saval Deli delicatessen products, and cleaning supplies.

We created this podcast in 2020 to keep our customers informed of the suddenly volatile market. Market Trends with Tracy is written & recorded by Tracy Anderson. Produced & Edited by Deanna Segreti and Shelby Reister. For questions or inquiries about the show, email [email protected]

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Dairy Finally Broke

May 31 2024 3 mins

Avian Flu just won't go away. This week, 4.2 million egg-laying chickens were lost to the virus. The Netherlands is testing two vaccines, so we'll see how that goes. This won't cause any shortages in chicken but will increase pricing. With demand remaining strong, this market should continue to move higher.Beef production was up this week, but the market is still short and pricing

Beef Cutbacks Surprise Tracy

May 24 2024 3 mins

Beef production cutbacks were a bit stronger than I expected with 598K head harvested last week, well down from 622K the week prior. Last year saw 640K head harvested so production going into the summer season is being restrained to push prices higher. And they are pretty successful looking at the cutout. We have higher prices right rolling in as tightened supplies have done their

Dairy on a Tear

May 17 2024 3 mins

Beef production cutbacks are off to a slow start. The market is steady to lower. Look for some deals if you have the customer demand to move product.Poultry demand is strong and production can barely keep up. Pricing is up on all parts and there is more upside to come.Planting is on track for grains and everything seems to be in good shape.Pork bellies are up this week but still in

No Beef Market Momentum

May 10 2024 4 mins

Beef pricing seems to remain the same despite the recent ramped-up production. The market feels flat with demand and pricing is flat to lower. We're heading into Memorial Day with no momentum in the beef market.Chicken demand is still strong and production is up from last year. Pricing is up overall. This could be an expensive summer for chicken.There is plenty of pork product and

Featuring Beef on Spring Menus...Groundbreaking

May 03 2024 3 mins

Beef production was slightly down this week but still in good production numbers. Hopefully, with nice weather, we will see demand pick up. It's a good time to buy and feature beef now before pricing moves higher this summer.Chicken pricing is steady and demand is strong. There were three new cases of Avian Flu affecting 28,000 birds.Pork bellies are down this week, but pricing has

We've Got Grains Galore

Apr 26 2024 2 mins

Beef production hit numbers we haven't seen in months. This is helping to soften pricing on almost everything except thin meats and grinds.Chicken pricing is steady and demand is still strong. Only one new case of Avian Flu was reported affecting 104,000 turkeys.Corn pricing is up and planting continues with good weather keeping things steady. Soy should stay steady to low; wheat i

USDA Updates Beef Production Estimates

Apr 19 2024 3 mins

The USDA has updated production numbers in beef harvesting for the year. This will be good news for everyone if the production lines get moving. For now, keep product on hand and continue to buy what you need, there may be a bargain or two out there.Poultry production and demand continue strong, but this week pricing is pausing. Increases are coming. Avian Flu is not going away. Ap

Beef Cattle are Literally Growing

Apr 12 2024 3 mins

Beef production continues to be restrained, but cattle are growing in physical size, thanks to cheap corn. Pricing has taken a pause this week with increases coming soon.Chicken production and demand continue strong. Pricing is moving higher on all products except breasts, which are steady. No new cases of Avian Flu were reported in birds, but two more states have reported the illn

Stock Up for Cinco de Mayo

Apr 05 2024 3 mins

Avian flu has spread to dairy cows in six states. Affected milk is being destroyed, but pasteurized milk remains safe for consumption. Three new cases of Avian Flu in chickens were reported, totaling 3.8 million birds. This shouldn't significantly impact availability or pricing, but chicken prices continue to rise weekly.Beef production is still down and demand is creeping up, putt

Avian Flu Crosses Species

Mar 29 2024 3 mins

Chicken pricing is moving up again for next week, wings, boneless breasts and tenders are all getting more money. Production is increasing weekly, but demand is still strong, and everything is getting sold. Hatch rate is down again for last week to 78.9%. Anything under 80% is a concern but we are seeing lower hatch rates for several weeks now. Hoping this turns around quickly. On