Deli Meat Sales Soar as Families Seek Convenient, Nutritious Meal Solutions at Home USA - English News provided by Share this article Share this article WASHINGTON, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As the country starts to observe National Deli Meat Month this March, multiple food industry reports demonstrate how Americans have affirmed their affinity for prepared deli meats during the global pandemic. Across the country during the past year, prepared meats have seen major sales increases in some of the most popular categories – including grab-&-go options like pre-sliced ham, beef, bologna, salami and pepperoni. Sales increases in 2020 for specific grab-&-go deli meats ranged from 23% to 95% versus the year before. These data were reported to The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) by IRI, a data analytics and market research company that provides consumer and retail market intelligence and analysis.