The independent veal farms are going the way of the Midwest farmer - selling out, with no new businesses to replace them. Frozen product is in good supply, keeping prices somewhat steady, with small increases reported for the weeks ahead. Long term beef supplies are forecasted to be large for the first quarter of 2000. However, winter weather conditions can significantly influence market prices and effect USDA grading. Peeled tenderloins prices have peaked.
Wide ranges exist in pricing dependent on position and inventory.
Be aware of aged product. End cuts, chuck and round, continue to be in plentiful supply and offer value opportunities. Industry analysts reported demand for beef in the third quarter of 1999 climbed 4.59 percent above the same quarter of 1998. What a great site. I need input from full service restaurant operators that have moved from handwritten ticket order entry to a POS system.