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Fresh Food

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

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Grocery Prices Rise Slightly in January on Mixed Results

CPI figures show strengthening retails for beef and sodas, while slack demand for lettuce drove down veggies.

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Dietz & Watson Removes Nitrates, Nitrites From Deli Meats

The company said its full product line will be uncured by the end of 2020.

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Consumer Demand for Beef Up 15% Over 5 Years

By WGB Staff on Feb. 12, 2019

USDA predicts the growth will continue in 2019, with shoppers selecting high-quality varieties.

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A New App Targets Food Waste

By Phil Lempert on Feb. 12, 2019

The Lempert Report: Restaurants can call on Postmates drivers to deliver leftovers to shelters.

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Three Ways to Fix Our Food System

By Phil Lempert on Feb. 12, 2019

The Lempert Report: The We Forum offers tips on how to make the world more sustainable.

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Education Sparks Sales of Premium Proteins

By Jennifer Strailey on Feb. 11, 2019

Quality-conscious consumers are driving growth of fresh meat and poultry.

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How Food Could Be Kept Longer Without Synthetics

By Phil Lempert on Feb. 06, 2019

The Lempert Report: How a natural antioxidant found in grain may be the answer to fresher food.

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Storytelling Could Be the No. 1 Product Attribute in 2019

By Mike Eardley on Feb. 05, 2019

IDDBA’s chief executive discusses why all food products have a story that deserves to be told.

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PMA Hires 1st Chief Content Officer; United Fresh Ups Coppola to VP

By WGB Staff on Feb. 05, 2019

Dan Stark will lead strategic content and digital transformation for the Newark, Del.-based trade association.

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How Grocers Are Going Green(house)

By Natalie Taylor on Feb. 04, 2019

Touting locality, safety assurance and quality consistency, greenhouse-grown fruits and veggies are exploding in growth, appealing to urban retailers and consumers alike.