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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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3 Surprising Ways the Meat Department Can Save the Grocery Store

ere are three ways that a dependable meat provider can turn the meat counter into a cash cow.

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2019 Is the Year for CRISPR

CRISPR, an alternative to traditional forms of genetic engineering, is much cheaper and more readily available. Plus, it may spur progress in how we farm and help solve the problem of how we’re going to feed the world.

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Digging Into Diverse Produce

By Natalie Taylor on Apr. 01, 2019

Given consumers’ ripening interest in variety exploration, WGB breaks down the most popular and emerging specialty and ethnic fruits and vegetables.

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Another Reason to Avoid Junk Foods

By Phil Lempert on Apr. 01, 2019

The Lempert Report: A study shows that increased sugar consumption has been found to be associated with bipolar disorder, and consumption of foods that have been fried or contain high amounts of sugar and processed grains have been linked with depression.

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Cheese Sales Top $18 Billion

By Jennifer Strailey on Mar. 28, 2019

Specialty cheese soars alongside overall growth in deli foods, while comfort foods such as American cheese remain a popular favorite.

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Which Generation Is Most Concerned About Food Waste?

By Phil Lempert on Mar. 29, 2019

The Lempert Report: Nearly 2,100 Americans were surveyed on their attitudes about and knowledge of food issues. While the majority of Americans have fighting food waste on their mind, many do not know where to begin.

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