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The latest developments and top trends in produce, meat, seafood, deli, bakery, cheese, floral and specialty and gourmet foods.

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Ensuring Kitchen Safety Amid Surge in Grocery Demand

Safety—both food safety and ensuring staff and consumers are safe—is still paramount, of course. Fortunately, there are a few ways to ensure a streamlined work area, clean and safe kitchens, and reduced risk of injury and other problems.

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Meat Alternatives See Sales Gains, But Lose Share

Sales of meat alternatives have been up by double digits for 11 weeks, but the growth is not keeping pace with meat.

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How Coronavirus Has Affected Consumer Grocery Habits

By Kat Martin on May 21, 2020

Industry data shows that the pandemic is altering how consumers shop and what they choose to buy.

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Fresh Produce Sales Remain Highly Elevated

By Anne-Marie Roerink on May 20, 2020

The pandemic isn’t slowly produce sales as consumers continue to purchase at a rapid rate, with sales up 17% compared to a year ago.

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Consumers Noticing Higher Meat Prices

By Anne-Marie Roerink on May 20, 2020

Sales in the category continue to grow as consumers stocked up more due to supply issues and increasing prices.

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A Zero-Waste Food Store Opens in Milwaukee

By Phil Lempert on May 19, 2020

The Lempert Report: The Glass Pantry illustrates new ways to consume, produce and distribute food.

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Imported Produce Hits the Sweet Spot

By Jennifer Strailey on May 18, 2020

Imported mangoes, dragonfruit and other specialty fruits are driving sales but also helping build customer loyalty at U.S. food retailers.

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Meat Department Posts Highest Dollar, Volume Gains Since March 22

By Anne-Marie Roerink on May 14, 2020

The prominent media coverage of plant closures drove yet another wave of stock-ups.

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Prepackaged Fresh Produce Offers the Convenience and Cleanliness Consumers Demand

Sponsored content from our partner TC Transcontinental Packaging on May 14, 2020

Never before has the grocery industry looked quite like this: With consumers forgoing restaurant visits for homemade food and shoppers stocking up on essentials at the store, grocery retailers are seeing a dramatic surge in sales.

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Tyson Cuts Beef Prices to Retailers as Consumer Meat Prices Creep Up

By Kat Martin on May 14, 2020

As it recovers from a slowdown in production due to the coronavirus, the company is implementing a 30% price cut on certain beef products.

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