AMC 2026: The Strategy Room for Meat Retail’s Next Era
Stay ahead of the trends with essential research that uncovers consumer behavior shifts, category trends, and growth opportunities that can directly impact your bottom line. These insights are tailored to help retailers refine category strategies, adapt to changing consumer preferences, and maximize ROI.
Connect with Industry Leaders
Connect directly with top decision-makers across the meat retail industry. This is your chance to engage in meaningful discussions and collaborate with leaders who are shaping the future of meat retail. In-person attendance gives you unparalleled access to the knowledge, strategies, and innovations that can transform your business. Build lasting relationships, gain fresh perspectives, and stay on the cutting edge of this vital category.
Highlights of AMC 2026
Power of Meat Research
The Power of Meat remains the meat industry’s most trusted and influential annual consumer insights report. Join us for this must-attend, peer-recommended session that takes an in-depth look at current meat perceptions and shopper realities.
Actionable Education Sessions
The 2026 program is packed with informative sessions on culinary trends, meat’s value in health and nutrition, leveraging artificial intelligence for retail and wholesale operations, labeling legislation and much more.
Exclusive Networking Events
Attendees have the myriad opportunities to network on session breaks, at the Welcome Reception and most importantly on the Exhibit Hall floor as they explore trends and new products.
“AMC is a must-attend event for anyone in meat retail. The insights from Power of Meat help us adapt to market changes, and the exhibit hall is full of innovative ideas we can apply directly to our stores.”
Top Sessions at AMC 2026
Culinary Trends: Navigating Flavor, Innovation, and Retail Education
Explore the dynamic landscape of culinary trends in this forward-looking session, designed to ground participants in what’s true today and anticipate the next five years. We’ll dive into global flavor movements, the growing influence of culinary innovation in retail, and examine how grocery and supermarket channels often follow these trends.
2026 Market Outlook for Meat and Poultry
This session delivers a deep dive into the current and future landscape of the meat and poultry industries, drawing on expert analysis and the latest market data. Attendees will gain actionable insights into pricing trends, supply chain dynamics, consumer demand, and regulatory changes affecting beef, pork, and poultry.
Mastering the Pork Case: Cuts, Strategy & Shopper Appeal
This interactive, fast-paced session is designed for early-career professionals and first-time attendees ready to level up their understanding of one of the most versatile—and profitable—proteins in the meat case.
Communicating Value: Best Practices in Educating Consumers and Driving Meat Sales
This session will explore how effectively educating consumers about meat translates into increased retail sales—and why it matters more than ever. Attendees will gain insights into best-in-class strategies used by retailers and marketers to communicate value, particularly to emerging consumer segments like Gen Z.
Join Fellow Retail Leaders
AMC draws a diverse mix of national chains, regional supermarkets, direct-to-consumer brands, and specialty food retailers, showcasing the breadth of U.S. retail.
| Albertsons Companies | Aldi Inc | Ahold Delhaize USA | Bashas' | BJ's Wholesale Club | Box.com | Costco Wholesale Corporation | Dillons | Food Lion | Fred Meyer | Fry's Food Stores | Giant Eagle Inc | Hannaford | Harris Teeter | H-E-B Grocery Company | Hy-Vee Inc | Ingles Markets Inc | King Soopers | Lidl US | Meijer Inc | Piggly Wiggly | Price Chopper Supermarkets | Publix Super Markets Inc | QFC (Quality Food Centers) | Ralphs | Safeway Inc | Sam's Club | Save Mart Supermarkets | Smith's Food and Drug | Sprouts Farmers Market | Stater Bros. Markets | SuperValu Inc. | Target Corporation | The Kroger Co. | Thrive.com | Trader Joe's | Vons | Wakefern Food Corp | Walmart Inc. | Wegmans Food Markets Inc | Whole Foods Market | WinCo Foods |
Complimentary Power of Meat Report
As an AMC 2026 attendee, you’ll receive a complimentary copy of the Power of Meat 2026 report—a $250 value—packed with essential insights to drive your business forward.
20 Years of Power. Endless Insights.
One report. Two decades of consumer trends that continue to shape the meat industry. Watch the story behind the Power of Meat’s impact and what’s next.
Ready to Transform Your Meat Category?
Register now to secure your spot at AMC 2026 and gain access to the insights, networking, and innovations that drive retail success!
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