Fresh, high quality American Lamb is available year round, but sales more than double as families around the country gather for Easter and Passover feasts. Lamb is a common staple of spring cooking that dates back to ancient times and is rooted in a number of religious traditions. In April 2009 (Easter and Passover), all lamb leg cuts accounted for 50.5 percent of dollar sales and 60.5 percent of pound volume. Take advantage of our sales data to stock your cases with the best ratio of cuts.
• Loin cuts accounted for 15.6 percent of dollar sales and 9.1 percent of pound volume.
• Shoulder cuts comprised 14.6 percent of dollar sales and 16.9 percent of pound volume.
• Rib cuts contributed 12.3 percent of dollar sales and 4.6 percent towards tonnage.

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