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Fresh Food

Power of Meat Study Explores Its Role in Today’s Food World

The Lempert Report: Retailers should align their thinking with shoppers who consider their meat purchase as a meal occasion and not just a visit to the aisle.

Center Store

Jerky Gets a Face-Lift

Premium and globally inspired attributes are transporting the meat snacks category into the realm of inspired flavors and funky formats.

Products

A Taste of the 2019 Annual Meat Conference

By Natalie Taylor on Apr. 10, 2019

With transparency, quality and inspired meal occasions top of mind, WGB reveals its favorite finds from the showroom floor.

Fresh Food

Taking Meat Behind Departmental Lines

By Natalie Taylor on Apr. 10, 2019

Top trends from the 2019 Annual Meat Conference suggest retailers and suppliers should rethink their approach to inspiring meat purchases as a meal occasion rather than relegating to one area of the store.

Retailers

Smart & Final Celebrates Opening Day With Employee-Made LA Dodgers Logo

By WGB Staff on Mar. 29, 2019

Smart & Final employees traded in their brand’s traditional red for blue in celebration of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Major League Baseball's opening day.

Fresh Food

Giant Food Stores Kicks Off Free Easter Ham Program

By WGB Staff on Mar. 18, 2019

Shoppers can redeem their extra loyalty rewards points for a free ham certificate during the holiday season.

Fresh Food

U.S. Pork Exports Stagnate in 2018, Pressured by Tariffs

By Natalie Taylor on Mar. 12, 2019

Export value to Mexico declined 14% to $1.31 billion, the lowest since 2015.

Fresh Food

Two-Thirds of Meat Shoppers Seek ‘Better-for-Me’ Items

By Natalie Taylor on Mar. 04, 2019

The Power of Meat 2019 report reveals the growing demand for meat and poultry carrying production claims that tie to personal health and animal/environmental welfare.

Wellness

Fried Foods Pose Risk Factor for Women

By Phil Lempert on Mar. 01, 2019

The Lempert Report: A 20-year study found that consuming fried chicken and fried fish increases chances of heart disease and Type 2 diabetes.

Retail Foodservice

How Grocers Can Menu Meat in an Increasingly Plant-Based World

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 26, 2019

Retailers can appeal to carnivores with new cuts, flavors, cooking techniques and portion sizes.