Focus on Fresh Dairy & Deli
Inside dairy, deli and prepared foods: milk, cheese, yogurt and eggs, plus deli, charcuterie, hot bars and grab-and-go programs for grocery retailers.
EmpowerFresh, Loyalty Lane Partner On AI Ordering For Independents
The partnership is designed to yield vital information for independents: knowing and rewarding shoppers, and having the right product on the shelf.
Truly Grass Fed Refreshes Packaging To Spotlight Certifications
The new look will appear on the brand's butter and cheese portfolio over the next few months.
Acosta Study: Shoppers Trust Frozen For Value, Refrigerated For Freshness – Want Both To Work Together
New Acosta Group research shows grocery stores lead for frozen and dairy, but shoppers want more value, variety and easier-to-navigate freezer aisles.
Tillamook, Fashion Designer Take Grilled Cheese To The Runway
Designer Rachel Antonoff created four pieces inspired by the "cheese skirt," the lace-like ring of melted, browned cheese extending beyond the sandwich's…
Giant/Martin’s Survey: Chocolate, Caramel, Peanut Butter Rule Halloween
Nearly 58 percent of the Mid-Atlantic respondents in the hand out fun-size or mini treats.
Dairy
Kraft Natural Cheese Teases New Flavors With Clip-On ‘Pocket Parm’
The miniature version, offered in L.A. and Orlando, offers a taste of three new flavors ahead of their full-size nationwide debut in…
Bauducco, Skippy Team Up On Peanut Butter Chocottone For Holidays
The collaboration brings the popular peanut butter-and-chocolate pairing to the Italian-style sweet loaf.
15 Emerging Dairy Brands Named To 2026 Real California Milk Excelerator
CMAB and VentureFuel name 15 companies to the 2026 Real California Milk Excelerator, pointing to global flavors, protein and convenience trends in…
Kroger Cheese Becomes Edible Art At Indiana State Fair
The annual cheese sculpture takes about 250 hours to complete, "The Cheese Lady" Sarah Kaufmann says.
Egg Producers Agree To Settle DOJ Price-Fixing Claims
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division, alongside the attorneys general of 17 states, has filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against some…
3 Forces Reshaping Dairy, Deli, Bakery; 5 Ways To Win
According to new IDDBA 2026 data shared by Anne-Marie Roerink on the show floor, a majority of shoppers can be persuaded to…
Deli & Prepared Foods
Vallarta’s First Duarte, CA, Store To Feature New Sushi Concept
The Latin grocer will offer hand-rolled sushi in flavors developed by in-house chefs.
FMI: Grocers Should Position Prepared Foods As Building Blocks
David Haaf: "The opportunity for food retailers is to reframe their foodservice department as a go-to resource."
Soupergirl Distribution Multiplying Via Costco, Giant, ShopRite
The plant-based soups, salsas and gazpachos are now carried in more than 1,000 traditional and natural food retail locations, supplementing its DTC…
Sun-Maid Enters Charcuterie Category With New Pairings Line
The pouches are rolling out just ahead of the fall and holiday entertaining season.
Fresh Thyme Expands Afresh AI Usage After Deli Sales Lift
Afresh Production Planning will roll out in the deli, produce, meat and bakery departments after a deli test increased sales.
Walmart Serving Up Rotisserie Chicken Purse For Chicken Month
The purse and mini bag charms launch Sept. 1 in Traditional and Lemon Pepper "flavors."