Posted inCentral Market, Deli News, Independent Store News, Southwest

Central Market Releases Holiday Menu With Prepared Meals

Dallas, Texas-based Central Market has introduced its chef-made menu for customers ahead of the upcoming holidays. The grocer has released seven chef-prepared meals including a vegetarian meal and an option to serve a holiday feast for up to 16 guests. The order deadline is 6 p.m. CT on Dec. 21. Online meals will be available […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Deli News, Northeast

Blount Serving Up Soups, Will Add Pot Pies To Product Line

Two new fresh soups are on the menu for Fall River, Massachusetts-based Blount Family Kitchen. Rachael Blount Girard, senior brand manager for Blount Family brands [Blount Fine Foods], which is Blount Family Kitchen and the Clam Shack brand, said they are boil-in-bag and come in a paper cup. “Our approach is really like deli fresh, […]

Posted inDeli News, West

Reser’s Helping Grocery Stores Transition To In-Store Foodservice

“During the last couple of years, consumers for a long time weren’t really comfortable with going to restaurants,” said Nathan Roe, customer marketing and analytics for Reser’s Fine Foods in Beaverton, Oregon. “They didn’t want to go restaurants. They went to the grocery store and the grocery industry benefited.”  Reser’s Fine Foods is one of […]

Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Deli News, Northeast

UNFI Offers Meal Solutions To Meet Demand For Retailers

Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods has added two new meal solutions to its offering to better allow retailers to meet the growing demand, while reducing in-store labor and the time required to create similar products on their own. The solutions are available nationwide to the more than 30,000 customer locations UNFI services. The on-trend solutions, […]

Posted inMeijer, Deli News, Independent Store News, Midwest

Meijer Launches Crafted Market Heat-And-Eat Meals

Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer has launched its new line of restaurant-style, single-serve Crafted Market by Meijer heat-and-eat meals, available in the deli section of all stores. “We have a long history of centering convenience and quality in our deli experience for our customers, so expanding our ready-to-heat options just makes sense,” said Marlys Roberts, merchandising director of […]

Posted inDeli News, Feature, Market Profile, Southwest

Van’s Kitchen Navigates Release Of New Product During Pandemic

During the COVID-19 pandemic, companies had to figure out how to connect remotely, network in new ways and attempt to conduct business during an unprecedented time. Van’s Kitchen, based out of Dallas, Texas, was among the many businesses that had to quickly adjust.  The 36-year-old company is a minority-, women- and family-owned and -operated business. Theresa […]

Posted inDeli News, Southeast

The Fresh Market Will Celebrate Father’s Day With Meals, Specials

Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market Inc. wants to help families celebrate dad and spend time together this Father’s Day with a variety of deals and products. The specialty food retailer is offering special pricing on a Father’s Day meal, along with several gift options for dad’s big day. According to the National Retail Federation, one […]