• Smithfield Foods published survey-based analysis flagging deli meat quality as the key driver of away-from-home sandwich satisfaction.
• Survey of 2,000 U.S. adults found 87% say deli meat quality can make or break a sandwich; 88% cite meat quality in choices.
• Skimping on meat risks value perception; 78% report annoyance over small portions, while 65% link meat quality to value.
• Strong sandwiches support repeat traffic; 75% recommended a restaurant for an outstanding sandwich, while 58% failed to recreate one at home.

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