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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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How Data Is Transforming the Meat Case

Consumer insights can spark new sales opportunities in meat and deli, as well as inform decisions ranging from assortment to pricing.

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The Mind, Body Connection Gets Stronger Through Food

The Lempert Report: A new study suggests links between consumers participating in local food initiatives and overall well-being.

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Plant-Based Burgers Go Mainstream

By Jennifer Strailey on Aug. 01, 2019

Foodservice provider Impossible Foods has announced its plant-based meat will be sold in grocery stores beginning next month.

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The Big Cheese of Ingredients Is ... Cheese

By Mike Eardley on Aug. 02, 2019

Comfort food, classy appetizer, snack or ingredient: Cheese is a reliable go-to for shoppers and the ultimate ingredient for home cooking.

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Inside the War for Fresh Food Sales

By Jennifer Strailey on Jul. 26, 2019

With sales growth of fresh foods slowing and shoppers finding new appeal in small formats, “the fight for fresh dollars is more fierce than ever,” IRI officials say.

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Do Millennials Spend More on Food?

By Phil Lempert on Jul. 25, 2019

The Lempert Report: Food spending among the younger generation was up in the first quarter, while older generations embraced more money-saving tactics, research shows.

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Offering fall favorites in deli and prepared foods

Sponsored content from our partner George's Chicken on Jul. 22, 2019

With the arrival of fall, consumers clamor for seasonal favorites, highly craveable comfort food and satisfying chicken dishes. As one of America’s favorite proteins, chicken is a staple across segmen...

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Drugstore 'Food Swamps' Trigger Alarm

Jul. 23, 2019

The Lempert Report: Some experts are concerned that food sold at pharmacies is bad for you.

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6 Ways to Heat Up Hot-Bar Sales

Sponsored content from our partner Blount Fine Foods on Jul. 22, 2019

Clearly, retailers that have a compelling prepared-foods department have an edge. To maintain that edge and continue to attract customers away from the competition—especially restaurants—means offering the right menu mix. Here are some ways to accomplish that.

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Are People Eating Any Healthier?

By Phil Lempert on Jul. 22, 2019

The Lempert Report: Civil Eats puts forth a series of roundtable discussions of food insecurity, food distribution and whether or not we are eating any better than before.

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