Welcome to your essential weekly update on the meat and seafood market! This space is dedicated to providing chefs with timely insights into market trends, helping you navigate the ever-changing landscape of food costs and availability. Stay informed and ahead of the curve to expertly plan your menus and maintain your restaurant’s competitive edge.
Meat & Seafood Market Report
MEAT MARKET UPDATE
UPDATED June 12, 2026
Beef Market:
The beef market continues to run on tight supply, but demand has shifted a bit as we move into early summer. Cattle availability remains limited and overall production is still trending lower, which is keeping the market supported, even as wholesale movement feels a little uneven. In the near term, buyers are leaning more toward grinds and value cuts rather than higher-end middle meats, which is keeping the overall tone steady but not driving big upward swings. For the kitchen, expect beef to stay tight with consistent demand on burgers, chucks, and rounds, while premium steaks may need stronger features or events to really move.
Pork Market:
Pork continues to be one of the more balanced and user-friendly proteins right now. Movement remains steady across most items, with seasonal grilling demand helping support ribs, butts, and loins, while bellies remain the most volatile part of the complex week to week. On the supply side, production is expected to remain ample compared to other proteins, helping keep availability in a good spot and making pork a strong value option on menus. From a back-of-house perspective, pork is still easy to work with—consistent supply, solid demand, and strong performance in BBQ-style applications should carry through the summer.
Chicken Market:
The chicken market is overall steady, with some variation depending on the cut. Supply is generally balanced, supported by increased production and higher chick placements compared to last year, which is helping keep availability comfortable. Wings are seeing improving demand as we head into peak summer usage, while dark meat continues to move well both domestically and for export. Breast meat and tenders have been a bit more inconsistent depending on processing demand. For kitchen planning, chicken remains a flexible option—wings and dark meat are strong performers, and overall supply should stay reliable heading into the summer push.
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SEAFOOD MARKET UPDATE
Scallops: The scallop market is on the rise nationwide, but we’re working with our suppliers to keep pricing competitive.
Check out our seasonality chart below and read more about seafood seasonality here.
