Burgers Evolve, But Remain Front and Center for U.S. Consumers

Consumers continue to seek a great burger when they visit restaurants across the U.S., and even with things like the “chicken sandwich wars” and other innovative products, the burger still stands tall. Lucy Woods, senior manager of consumer insights for Cargill, joins the podcast to discuss the trends driving burger consumption and demand focused more on the foodservice marketplace today.

Do consumers prefer thick or thin patties? Do they like certain cuts of meat to be included in the blend? Where does nutrition fit into the equation these days, when consumers are looking for comfort foods as well? And what about the infamous slider burger?