Prepared Foods

Charcuterie: A Mainstream Staple

Amid rising popularity, the charcuterie market evolves and expands to meet growing consumer appetites. The charcuterie category has been one of the most prominent categories to benefit from changes in customers’ eating preferences in recent […]

Procurement

Gearing Up for Soup Season

By offering a rotating selection of both hot to-go and prepackaged soups, delis can capitalize on this profitable segment. With colder weather, hot comfort food sales tend to spike, and there is no better time […]

Merchandising Review

Scoring Profits with Tailgating Items

A look at how products are scoring with fans. Supermarket deli departments are a hidden gem for tailgating enthusiasts, offering many delicious, ready-to-eat options that can elevate any pregame gathering. From savory platters of freshly […]

Cover Story

Convenient Meal Solutions

Seven ways to sell more grab-and-go items. In the 1960s, Royal launched Shake-A Pudd’n. You’d simply pour water and powder into a cup and put on the lid. Then, as the commercial jingle goes, you […]