Deli Meats

A Meaty Proposition

Deli meats have been a great solution for customers during the pandemic, as many found themselves in their home office searching for meal solutions throughout their quarantine and stay-at-home time. Once the pandemic hit, deli […]

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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. […]

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When Salami Goes High End

The COVID-19 pandemic has played havoc with consumers and the companies that serve them. It also has led to subtle but impactful shifts in their habits and preferences. Some producers in the artisan salami field […]

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A Special Place for Specialty

Today’s delis are increasingly becoming a place for more out of the ordinary products, especially when it comes to meats. The beauty of specialty meats? “Their simplicity,” says Deanna Depke, marketing manager for Volpi Foods, […]

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Turkey Stays on Top

It’s time to talk a little turkey. And why not, given that more shoppers are eating it up. According to data published in Chicago-based Winsight Grocery Business’ “Consumer Perishable Databook,” when it comes to meat […]

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Spotlighting Salami Made in the USA

Salting, fermenting and air-drying are among mankind’s oldest food preservation techniques. In Roman times, pork prepared in this way was part of a group of foods called ‘salsum’ or salted. It’s from this ancient term […]