The Food Industry's New Math: Cheaper Eggs, Pricier Beef, and a Tipping Point

The Lempert Report
March 16, 2026

The Food Industry's New Math: Cheaper Eggs, Pricier Beef, and a Tipping Point

Record meat sales, McDonald’s protein makeover, and a consumer tipping revolt signal a structural shift in how Americans are eating and spending

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