Cover Story
Food Safety 101
Consider this: according to a study by the Atlanta-based U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in six delis had a refrigerator that was too warm; one in four delis had sanitizer solutions […]
Lisa White
Deli Meats
A Meaty Segment
When it comes to deli meat, roast beef has had more of a challenging path than turkey and ham. This whole muscle meat is not only more costly, but also has to contend with a […]
Cover Story
Succeeding in Sustainability
The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 committed the United States to sustainability, declaring it a national policy “to create and maintain conditions under which humans and nature can exist in productive harmony, that permit […]
Merchandising Review
What is Organic?
Organic certification verifies that a farm or handling facility complies with the USDA organic regulations. Once certified, a farm or handling facility can sell, label, and represent products as organic. These regulations describe the specific […]
Merchandising Review
Going Organic
As more people seek to eat cleaner, healthier and more sustainably, the popularity of organic food has continued to skyrocket. Although the supermarket deli organic segment remains small compared to the conventional deli space, it […]
Cover Story
The Grab-and-Go Phenomenon
The grab-and-go segment has evolved over the years. As a result, supermarket delis are more diverse and have become more competitive with today’s restaurants. Its higher-end offerings providing convenient and fast pick up include everything […]
Deli Meats
Going All Natural
As consumers seek products that are as unadulterated as possible, natural meat has been in the spotlight. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, “products labeled as natural are products containing no artificial ingredients or […]
Procurement
Finding Success in Salads
The salad category in delis has always been a stronghold, and although there has been a shift in prepared food formats due to COVID, sales have remained on the upswing. According to NielsenIQ, deli salad […]
Feature
Guacamole Popularity Continues
There may not be a perfect food, but guacamole comes close. Not only does it have wide appeal, but it is nutritious and multifaceted for use as a dip, spread or topping. U.S. dollar sales […]
Cover Story
The State of Sandwiches
To say the last year has been challenging for supermarket deli prepared food programs may be an understatement. And there is no doubt prepared sandwich programs were caught in the crosshairs due to the pandemic. […]