Shopping habits have changed due to the pandemic, leaving frozen foods topping the list.

All meat products continue to sell past their levels in 2019.

The bank predicts greater M&A opportunities and fewer new entrants.

The company has also invested more than $830 million in enhanced safety protocols since March.

According to data, the meat category finished the first week of June 19.2% above 2019 sales.

James Walker, senior vice president, explains the company’s strategy.

Meat, poultry and fish generated $1.4 billion sales as part of the category.

After supply chain issues in April, the company’s same-restaurant sales are bouncing back.

Reduced inventory resulted in lost market share in some categories.

Prior to Memorial Day, dollar sales in the meat department were elevated by 20.7%.