ANALYSIS: Price Fluctuations and Supply Concerns in the Brisket and Corned Beef Market
With the bulk of smoking season nearly behind us, briskets have returned to the radar. As the supply picture remains in question, thoughts about procurement for corned beef season have begun to surface. Briskets entered the year at $2.90/lb., about 10 cents below the 5-year average. Since then, briskets have rallied nearly 22% but have recently begun to cool off. With the spring and summer months not offering much in the way of ideal weather conditions, demand...
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