Keyed by a rise in “just-in-time” shopping, dairy, deli and bakery departments are outpacing general food sales for both the first five months of this year and the past 52 weeks. In addition, they are boosted by the growth of special occasions, some 32 billion annually, and a focus on convenience and new flavors. These […]
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IDDBA Show Opens With Record-Setting Participation
The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association opened IDDBA 2025 on June 1 in New Orleans, showcasing the latest information, trends and products in the dairy, deli and bakery industries. Early indications are the show, which runs through June 3 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, will set records. More than 1,000 exhibitors – including […]
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Mama’s Creations Serves Up New Deli Options For Grocers
East Rutherford, New Jersey-based Mama’s Creations is set to unveil an expanded lineup of products at the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) show in New Orleans, running June 1-3. The company aims to help grocers beef up their deli programs with high-quality, labor-saving options that span everything from behind-the-glass entrees to grab-and-go meals and […]
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IDDBA What’s In Store Live Returns With Salumi’d, Cake’d, Insightful Workshops
The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) 2025 Show is set to take place June 1-3 in New Orleans, promising a dynamic experience filled with trend insights, hands-on demonstrations and interactive education. A highlight of the annual event, What’s in Store Live, returns to the expo floor, offering attendees an immersive look at the latest […]
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IDDBA Event Will Bring Out The Stars
IDDBA 2025 is coming up June 1-3 in New Orleans, Louisiana, a star-studded event that will showcase the latest information, trends and products in the dairy, deli and bakery industries. Academy Award-winning director, producer and actor Kevin Costner headlines the General Session speaker lineup, which also includes Michael Strahan, TV host, entrepreneur and philanthropist; Carla […]
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Caraluzzi’s Commits To Taking Back Sandwich Biz
Caraluzzi’s Markets made a proactive decision to take back the sandwich business that it was seeing migrate to franchise sandwich shops in the areas around its four stores in Connecticut. Mark Caraluzzi, president and CEO of the family-owned company that has been in business for 75-plus years, said that in the past, customers knew they […]
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Reser’s Fine Foods Commemorates Anniversary With $2B Milestone
Reser’s Fine Foods, a family-owned company in the refrigerated prepared foods industry based in Beaverton, Oregon, is celebrating 75 years in business as it reaches $2 billion in annual revenue. Founded in 1950 by Mildred Reser, the company began as a small farmhouse kitchen potato salad business and has grown into the largest family-owned, prepared foods businesses in the […]
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Hannaford Brings Back Prepared Lobster Rolls For Summer
Hannaford Supermarkets is celebrating summer by bringing back its fresh lobster roll, available in the deli department at all 189 of the grocer’s stores through Labor Day, Sept. 1. Priced at $9.99, the roll is prepared in-store daily and features North Atlantic lobster tossed with mayonnaise and breadcrumbs on a bed of green leaf lettuce […]