Market Update From the West Coast Meatheads
Beef
The overall market appears to be firming up. Ribs continue to be in tight supply and prices continue to rise. Chucks and rounds are also beginning to increase.
Chicken
There will be small decreases in breast next week. The rest of the cuts will be steady.
Pork
Pork continues to be steady to down 5-10%. Bellies, butts and loins are down slightly
Lamb
Lamb is steady with small increases on legs and loins. Aus racks are steady
Veal
Veal continues to rise across the board. Bones are up as well as every cut. Increases range from 10 cents to 1 dollar
Shrimp
Large sizes are still not in on Mexican wild in large quantities.