THE SAUSAGE REPORT the Sausage amounts consumed in the US (household) 2015 A wider variety of healthier, naturally positioned items and an increasing interest in new flavors have spurred growth in the sausage category, according to Mintel, a global market research firm. Mintel estimates that overall retail sales for the sausage and hot dog category are forecast to increase 24 percent from 2014-2019 to reach $9.6 billion. Check out these charts to learn more about consumers' preference for sausage. Source: Experian 15% SHARE OF RESPONDENTS 10% 5% 0% 5 LBS+ 3-4 LBS 2 LBS 1 LB -1 LB NONE Sausages consumed in the US (household) 2015 Source: Experian SHARE OF RESPONDENTS 0% 10% 20% TURKEY PORK CHICKEN 30% 40% 50% Leading links 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. JOHNSONVILLE HILLSHIRE BRANDS PRIVATE LABEL ARMOUR ECKRICH PREMIO AIDELLS BAR-S CONECUH KAYEM FOODS J&B BEEF Leading vendors of refrigerated dinner sausages in the US, 2014 Source: IRI 40 MEAT+ POULTRY | 02.16 | www.meatpoultry.comhttp://www.meatpoultry.com