Merchandising Review
Bread Ups Delis’ Ante
Today’s delis may be missing out on a key category that can bring a lot to the mix—bread. Although not without its challenges, it is a natural fit for sandwich fixings, as a meal component […]
Lisa White
Procurement
Mixing it Up with Salads
As U.S. consumers’ palates have become more adventuresome, so have today’s deli department salad offerings. Alongside the traditional potato, mac and slaw—potato salad, mac- aroni salad and coleslaw—are offerings incorporating ingredients like grains, dried fruit, […]
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Hallmarks of Effective Food Safety
The numbers are staggering. According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 600 million— almost one in 10 people in the world—fall ill after eating contaminated food and 420,000 die every year, resulting in the […]
Prepared Foods
A Piece of the Pie
For supermarket delis that focus on quality and trends, the ever-evolving pizza segment can be quite a lucrative venture. Total revenue in the U.S. pizza industry is upwards of $47 billion, with annual growth on […]
Prepared Foods
Making a Meal Destination
Prepared foods have definitely been taking over deli departments, not only creating meal destinations that are giving today’s restaurants a run for their money, but also raising basket rings for retailers. New York City-based market […]
Merchandising Review
The 411 on Fermented Foods
What’s all the fuss about fermentation? First, it helps to be aware of what this process entails. Fermentation is the process of converting carbohydrates to alcohol or organic acids by using yeasts or bacteria under […]
Procurement
The Packaging Predicament
As deli department offerings have evolved, so has the packaging used to contain its food offerings. Much of this is in response to the current trends in prepared foods. For example, the meal kit market […]
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Capitalizing On Foods From The Basque Region
Specialty sections in delis can benefit from The Basque region. This area includes a number of areas in France, close to its border with Spain. Because this area has its own microclimate with the sea […]