It’s no small feat to keep up with consumer trends and preferences in a changing retail landscape, but Sarah Schmansky, director of account services for Nielsen-Perishables Group, and Colleen McClellan, director of Datassential, believe that every retailer—big or small—is capable of innovating and staying competitive in their deli and prepared foods department. At this year’s […]
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Boulder Organic Foods Adds Three New ‘Garden-Fresh’ Soups To Lineup
Boulder Organic Foods says it is meeting the growing consumer demand for wholesome, hearty garden-fresh soups with the addition of three varieties to its certified organic, gluten-free and non-GMO lineup. The new fresh-refrigerated soups (MSRP $4.99 per 16-oz. tub) are debuting now in grocery deli cases at select stores nationwide. • Bacon Potato Corn Chowder features hand-cut […]
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Opportunities Vast For Personalized Food Products
In the U.S., folks know know what they like, and usually they’re willing to pay for it. This drive to personalize to suit lifestyles—to save time, live better and healthier, or indulge—extends to the food consumers buy in the grocery store, according to Nielsen. Consumers can purchase products free of gluten or chock full of […]
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RFA Unites Suppliers To Aid Hunger Programs During National Deli Salad Month
The Refrigerated Foods Association (RFA) has reported a collective annual donation of $478,573 for food banks throughout North America, through in-kind food donations and direct monetary contributions. The special effort took place during National Deli Salad Month in July. The RFA is an organization of manufacturers and suppliers of prepared, refrigerated food products united by a […]
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IDDBA’s Latest Original Research Focuses On Allergens
The International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association (IDDBA) has released its latest original research, Focus on Allergens: A Matter of Trust. The IDDBA-commissioned study, prepared by Phil Lempert, identifies what “must-haves” encourage shopper loyalty among shoppers who have food allergies. It also focuses on how customer’s observations and perceptions shape which supermarket dairy, deli and bakery departments they […]
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Fry’s Opens New Marketplace In Phoenix
The Shelby Report’s Southwest VP Tom Maloney was present for the opening of the new Fry’s Marketplace in Phoenix on July 15. The store is located at 1311 E. Bell Road. The 124,070-s.f. Marketplace features a wine bar that serves a wide selection of wines as well as local craft beer; a specialty cheese shop; […]
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Three Northeast Frozen & Refrigerated Groups Collaborate On Fall Conference
The board of directors of the Eastern Frosted & Refrigerated Foods Association (EFRA), the Frozen & Refrigerated Association of the Northeast (FRANE) and the Western New York Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (WNYFRFA) will host a joint Northeast Convention & Business Conference this fall. The event, scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 29, through Sunday, Oct. 2, […]
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NACS, NGA Respond To U.S. Court Rejecting Visa, MasterCard Settlement
On June 30, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals overturned the class-action settlement in the case In Re Payment Card Interchange Fee and Merchant Discount Antitrust Litigation. That case led to a proposed settlement valued at $7.25 billion in 2012. This ruling called the settlement “unreasonable and inadequate.” NACS led efforts to oppose the $7.25 […]