Grocery deli-prepared food and meals generated $29.9 billion over the 52 weeks ending April 28th 2024, according to data insights company Circana. Deli-prepared foods are outperforming many other areas of the store, with dollar gains of 5.4% when compared to the prior year levels. Unit sales (the number of items sold) increased 3.0%. #Salads are the third-largest seller in the deli-prepared foods section, behind entrees and prepared meats. Pre-packaged salads and salad bars combined are also gaining in unit and volume sales as consumers seek out convenient solutions for lunch and dinner. Premiumize your offerings by adding fresh mushrooms, like seen here with a special twist to the classic Caeser salad by adding bacon and mushrooms. For more merchandising inspiration, visit www.mushroomcouncil.org!
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Great post from Peter here...and in some ways, everything old is new again. What I love about traveling to places like southeast Asia and even parts of Europe are the "specialty" food service institutions: those places that do "one thing" - but do it exceptionally well. In the USA, we traded the specialty shops of butchers and bakers etc. for the "convenience" of the supermarket and then the superstores - as pre-pandemic capitalism and legacy distribution networks made it hard for focused providers of perishables (or anything!) to survive. In a post-pandemic world, we are seeing an interesting amalgamation of large scale retailers like Amazon and specialty web-based services and apps make it easier for people to "shop small" and support more focused manufacturers and food services. All good to see :)
“Little Caesaring” – the opposite of the long tail – is happening everywhere. And I love it. A YouGov poll found that the top three preferred pizza toppings are pepperoni, sausage, and extra cheese. So, it’s no wonder that Little Caesars earned their rep with standard cheese and pepperoni pizzas in one size – hot and ready to go. They recognized that most people want one of these two styles. They saw that sizing was a distraction that could be made up for simply by the consumer buying a second of the same medium size. The result was a very efficient process and generally no wait times for consumers. That made swinging by a Little Caesars for dinner so appealing to those who wanted a quick win. The same thing is happening at the deli counter. As much as I love to get freshly sliced deli meats and cheeses, the wait can be annoying. Especially when you’re looking to get in and out quickly. Deli managers had the same realization that Little Caesars had. Most deli buyers are looking for a small set of meats – smoked turkey, honey ham, and salami. And a few cheeses – provolone, Swiss, and American. These same consumers are happy to take the convenience of grabbing a standardized size (a pound in my local grocery) for each of the packs. If I want something more specific, I’m happy to wait and chat with the deli counter. But for the high volume, relatively standardized options let me select and move on. Take a look at your offer. Are you giving too many options in your packages, resulting in friction in the sale? Are there ways that you can get out of your customers’ way – particularly those that weigh convenience over choice? More thoughts like these: https://setsail.co
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In the year to 29 September, pre-tax profit for the group increased 13.6% to £45.2m as it largely passed on inflation, while sales were up 19% to £1.9bn. Food-to-go categories such as sandwiches, salads, sushi and chilled snacking accounted for 65% of reported sales at £1.25bn, which the group attributed to inflation recovery and strong volume growth in sandwiches and salads. Greencore launched 400 new or reformulated products over the year as categories such as chilled ready meals, soups, sauces and quiche, ambient sauces and pickles, and frozen Yorkshire puddings saw sales increase by 14.3% to £661.1m. Looking ahead, the group core focus remains improving profitability, as Philips said it will invest “in a number of initiatives focused on both optimising our network and our IT infrastructure, to give us the platform for future growth”. #Greencore #Food #Growth #Investment
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Great example here of how a category can evolve as consumer tastes change. Until recent years this category has been dominated by traditional products like Mayonnaise and Ketchup. Relatively low engagement and difficult to influence shoppers. The demand for global flavours has seen the category transform. Some great innovation from the likes of Sauce Shop, Associated British Foods plc and Kraft Heinz. Essentially creating a new category with significant growth opportunities. Our May Monthly focus looked at what this means for Sauces & Condiments, from a shopper and category strategy perspective. Take a look here: https://lnkd.in/dEDUgKct #sauces #condiments #categorymanagement #shopperinsights https://lnkd.in/dPPEEmgG
Sauces & condiments trends 2024: Posh restaurants tap into Asian trend
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"After all, pizza is one of only a handful of categories in unit growth right now. Sales of chilled and frozen pizza have grown by 13.3% to nearly £1.4bn on units up 0.4%" says The Grocer in their article "How Big (and Sexy) can the pizza category get?". The magazine also mentioned how the growth of shop-bought pizza is even more impressive considering the inflation and new impositions of HFSS regulations last October. For example, we are finding that a lot of consumers love making their own pizzas using our Ready to Top Sourdough Pizza Base with Tomato Sauce (offered in the chilled aisle across Sainsbury's’s and Waitrose & Partners), one of our best selling products in the Pizza range, offering a cheaper and customisable option, whilst providing a great vegan option. Moreover, with the gluten-free market currently worth an estimated £835 million per year, and remaining on a growth trajectory, we recognised the category’s importance within the food industry, which brought us to the recent launch of a Gluten Free Sourdough Margherita Pizza. "Question is: are pizza's new generation of challenger brands big (and sexy) enough to continue to weather the storm?" #pizza #foodforthought #articleoftheday #italianculture #italianfood #foodindustry
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Ob-Sauced? A pun on overconsumption from an innovative food masterhouse 🍟 Clever #marketing in the condiment category on the heels of the #FancyFoodShow NYC (which my food critic side will unleash later, thanks to Specialty Food Association). Kraft Heinz has launched a campaign of 14 sauces together to create “Every Sauce,” a gag product that will be given away to 100 “obsauced” people. Besides being on a pun to having far too many options in grocery store aisles, as well as a gag at our #overconsumption culture, it also showcases why product development and marketing shouldn't just be about selling, and creativity and innovation rule the roost. For the uninitiated, Heinz is giving away 100 bottles in the UK of a limited edition sauce that is a blend of: Heinz Burger Sauce, Heinz Garlic Sauce, Heinz Aioli Sauce, Heinz Smokey Baconnaise, Heinz Sweet Chilli, Heinz Chip Sauce, Heinz Saucy Sauce, Heinz Mayoracha, Heinz Mayomust, Heinz Truffle Mayo, Heinz Garlic & Caramelised Onion Mayo, Heinz Curry Ketchup, Heinz Pickle Ketchup and Heinz Smokey Bacon Ketchup. 🔗 Read more in Ad Age: https://lnkd.in/e2XEi8k4
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Always love these cool insights from my company on what foods are trending lately. Burgers seem to be a top seller, but what's YOUR favorite thing to grill? It’s grillin’ season! 🍔🔥 84.51˚'s June Consumer Digest reveals that 42% of shoppers plan to grill weekly this summer. Beef burgers top the list, followed by chicken, beef steak and kebabs. Healthy options are a priority, with high demand for fresh seasonal produce. Mocktails are also popular, with 65% of consumers choosing nonalcoholic beverages more often. Learn more about changing shopping behaviors this summer from Insights Account Executive Kayla Roesch in the video below. Download the full report here: https://bit.ly/4fb9sLU #8451Proud
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Running a Restaurant or a café entails a ton of Supply Chain Management issues such as Supply delays, Unreliable pricing, Inconsistent Quality, Billing mismatch and Inventory Management issues across the spectrum of HoReCa categories. With Restomart we aim to make procurement of packed raw materials across a wide range of categories including Dairy products, Frozen ready to cook/ ready to eat, Sauces and Seasonings, Beverages, Bar syrups, Canned and Imported items available within a click of a button at competitive prices. https://restomart.in/ #Restaurantprocurement #Restaurantsupplychainmanagement #Restaurantinventorymanagement #Restaurantvendormanagement
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With so many options from frozen or ready-to-eat entrees to handhelds and quick bites, research shows breakfast continues to be an important meal of the day for consumers. Balancing convenience and quality in foodservice operations and at retail is critical. Learn more about the opportunities ahead based on the latest trends in breakfast baked goods in the State of the Industry report from Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery. And reach out to see how our bakingHUB can help improve your products for the future through research and testing. #ABMauri #PassionateAboutBaking #BakingInnovation #BakingIndustry #BreakfastGoods
State of the Industry 2024: Breakfast producers optimistic about the future
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Sauces, Dressings, and Condiments Market Outlook 2024-2030 The Sauces, Dressings, and Condiments Market involves the production, distribution, and sale of products that enhance the flavor of food. This market includes items such as ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, soy sauce, salad dressings, barbecue sauce, hot sauce, and various specialty sauces. These products are used to add flavor, moisture, and visual appeal to dishes in both home and commercial settings. The market is characterized by a diverse range of products, packaging formats, and distribution channels, catering to evolving consumer preferences and culinary trends globally. For Additional Information, Get a Sample Copy >>> https://lnkd.in/dNEyyziX #KeyPlayers::: Unilever (Netherlands), The Kraft Heinz Company (United States), Nestlé (Switzerland), McCormick & Company, Inc. (United States), PepsiCo, Inc. (United States), Conagra Brands, Inc. (United States), The Clorox Company (United States), General Mills, Inc. (United States), Mars, Incorporated (United States), The Hershey Company (United States), Campbell's (United States), Ajinomoto Co., Inc. (Japan), Grupo Bimbo, S.A.B. de C.V. (Mexico), Kikkoman Corporation (Japan), Frito-Lay (United States) Ask More>>> https://lnkd.in/dEtFkkcR #Sauces_DressingsandCondimentsMarket #Sauces_DressingsandCondiments #Sauces #Dressings #Condiments #Foodindustry #Foodproducts #Foodandbeverages #htfmi HTF Market Intelligence Consulting Pvt Ltd
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