What does global beef demand have to do with a Route 66 road trip?

Lauren sits down with Cheryl DeVuyst today on the podcast to connect the dots between strong global and domestic beef demand, checkoff-funded efforts, and creative initiatives like the Route 66 Beef Passport.

They also discuss what current consumer data is showing, from increasing willingness to pay for beef to a decline in interest around alternative protein lifestyles, and why understanding demand matters now more than ever for producers.

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• Global beef demand continues to add value to the entire animal
• Export markets play a critical role in producer profitability
• Domestic consumers are still choosing beef and willing to pay for it
• Interest in alternative proteins and vegan lifestyles is declining
• Understanding consumer demand is key to long-term success
• Checkoff programs are funding both research and innovative marketing efforts
• Experience-based marketing (like the Route 66 Beef Passport) is connecting consumers to beef in new ways

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction + current demand conversation
05:00 Global beef demand and export strategy
12:00 Why exports matter to producers
18:00 Domestic demand and consumer trends
24:00 Alternative proteins and vegan trends
30:00 Route 66 Beef Passport explained
36:00 Checkoff efforts and marketing strategy
42:00 What this means for producers moving forward

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