Feature
Ramping Up Food Safety
The U.S. has one of the safest food supplies in the world. Yet, news of foodborne illness outbreaks is still all too common. Now, we can add these concerns to those of the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
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Deli Meats
Seven Top Deli Meat Trends For 2021
Deli meats, such as dry-cured pork and smoked sausages, have enjoyed a place at the table since Roman times. In fact, according to stone tablets displayed in the Museo Civico Archeologico in Bologna, Italy, mortadella […]
Merchandising Review
Tips to Move Snacks
Delis are the perfect place for snacks. This department offers both refrigerated and shelf stable merchandising options. It is a place consumers look to for new and innovative products. Also, the department has endless cross […]
Merchandising Review
The Deli Goes Vegetarian
Late in 2019, Burger King began announcing to anyone with a screen or radio the coming of a version of their signature dish made without meat, demonstrating the power of the trend toward plant-based foods. […]
Prepared Foods
Revving Up for Soup Success
With comfort food at the forefront since the pandemic hit in early spring, soup would typically benefit. What has taken a hit in supermarket delis are the self-serve bars, of which this item is a […]
Procurement
Holiday Meats Mark Many Occasions
What will make this holiday season different from all others is that the COVID pandemic has changed, in some ways permanently, what consumers want from the supermarket deli and how they want to buy it. […]
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New Opportunities for an Established Category
Rotisserie chicken is a well-established deli superstar because it answers the questions of convenience, nutrition and economy. However, new consumer trends bring additional room to grow the category. Deli retailers have opportunities to capitalize on […]
Deli Meats
A Meaty Situation
Deli meat sales are usually strong in the spring. This is when schools are still in session and the weather turns nicer in many parts of the country, allowing for people to plan picnics and […]
Merchandising Review
Six Ways To Successfully Cross Merchandise
Sunday dinner from The Fresh Market is simple, savory and stress free for customers of the 159-store chain headquartered in Greensboro, NC. The menu starts with a plump juicy rotisserie chicken. Then, coun- tertop signage […]
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 […]