Consumer Craze for Protein Drives Beef Demand

ZISK
Sep 18
1 min read

The industry has made substantial progress in beef quality, with strong consumer demand supporting premium pricing. Quality grade improvements and consistency have been major success stories.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the average retail price of ground beef rose to a record $6.32 per pound in August 2025.

This is up from $6.25 in July and $5.74 in August 2024. Prices for certain beef cuts might ease with the end of peak grilling season, but ground beef prices remain historically high.

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