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Factors Affecting Food Integrity from Farm-to-Table

May 2, 2022

Before our food reaches the dinner table, it travels and passes through different stages of distribution from procurement to processing, and finally to our local grocery stores. The freshness of the meat we prepare at home, or the quality of the salad and sandwich we eat for brunch, depends on a lot of factors. When it comes to food integrity, factors such as food production, cold chain, merchandise display and storage, and food preparation each have a role to play. Here’s how these factors affect the food we consume: Food Production Most food nowadays is either produced on farms or

Factors to Consider Before Purchasing Your Next Display Case

August 19, 2022

When customers enter your food retail store, one of the first things they notice is your products showcased in your display cases. Well-merchandised display cases in store aisles and food departments easily catch customers’ attention while they browse through their grocery lists. In other words, display cases play an active role in properly promoting your product in-store and are a key factor in improving store traffic and sales. When choosing your next display case, it is important to consider factors that suit your needs and align with your merchandising goals to maximize your return on investment. Here are some of

Food Retail Stores and Government Agencies Establishing More Stringent Regulations

July 1, 2020

Food-retail business strategies have shifted over the past few weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some retail stores implemented online digital platforms to serve their communities in need and some food-retail establishments such as restaurants and brick and mortar shops implemented delivery and take out only to help keep the lights on. However, in grocery stores, where people still go for essentials, shopping as we know it has changed. In-store navigation altered drastically to abide by state regulations and prioritize consumer safety concerns. As the pandemic evolves, so does grocery shopping regulations and restrictions. The Case for Grocery Stores Social

Food-Retail Establishments: Creatively Supporting Customers and Employees during the COVID-19 Pandemic

May 6, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has unprecedentedly changed the world and how we do business. Many businesses have suspended operations due to government mandates or fears over spreading the coronavirus. However, essential industries such as healthcare, finance, and supermarkets have remained in service during this health crisis. Supermarkets and grocery stores, eager to do their part in alleviating the crisis and flattening the curve, have adapted in ways that protect the safety and well-being of their employees and customers while also protecting their bottom lines. Technology and Strategic Shifts Protect Customers While Promoting Sales Many customers, consistent with stay-at-home orders, have

Four Revolutionary Ways Supermarkets are Using Technology to Change the Food Retail Industry

March 20, 2020

Technology has undoubtedly changed how we do business. Whether in healthcare, banking, or education industry, technology has disrupted the world now more than ever. And now, gone are the days when we trudge our shopping carts around grocery stores or wait tirelessly in line at check-out counters because technology is already catching up in the food-retail industry – and it is all for a greater good. Here are the four revolutionary ways supermarkets are using technology to change the food retail industry: Augmented Reality AR has greatly helped improve the shopping experience of customers over the past few years. In

Grab-and-Go Packaging – Convenience is King

March 8, 2019

As busy lives get busier, more consumers are moving away from traditional meal times and toward unscheduled snacking that can occur at any time of day. They’re increasingly interested in snacks with the same high level of quality and freshness they expect from other prepared foods, and that creates opportunities for retailers. Fresh packaged snacks are a space where restaurants and convenience stores can’t easily compete. A snack program can be expanded with limited space, and repackaging existing food offerings in snack portions can build on your existing processes. Value can be added to simple snacks using fresh ingredients or

How Food-Retailers Could Maximize Online Technology during the COVID-19 Pandemic

May 28, 2020

Many consumers have taken their grocery shopping online during the COVID pandemic. Online shopping has shown a significant surge of adoption over the past few weeks. Post pandemic, it is estimated that this trend will continue and food-retailers should strategize how to maximize online technology for short- and long-term benefits and implement resources for their customers. Enhancing Customer Experience A strategic and targeted way to enhance customer experience is through the use of mobile apps. Today, when smartphones are a primary tool for communication, it is advantageous for retailers to have mobile apps to communicate with their customers. Customers want

Merchandising Tips for Refrigerated Display Cases During Covid

Merchandising Tips for Food Retail Amid COVID-19

June 19, 2020

The beginning of 2020 has been an eventful one, to say the least. The world has been turned upside down as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and grocery stores have been designated as essential businesses supplying the necessary resources to feed and provide for their customers. As a result, businesses are also needing to rethink their store layout and merchandising strategy. Supermarkets need to shift the dynamic of the way they have always done business. They are now reimagining their merchandising strategy, and how they can effectively use their existing equipment to accommodate the needs of today and offer

Promoting Healthy Meal Options in Fresh Prepared Departments

June 24, 2019

Unique food merchandising displays elevate a supermarket’s fresh prepared, deli and bakery departments. These displays help sell the delicious and savory products retailers pride themselves on creating, but also give shoppers a taste of something new and different that they may not normally eat or buy. The IDDBA 19 Show and What’s in Store Live Booth offered creative merchandising ideas for retailers to bring back to their stores and put into action! So, when they showcased the front of the deli with 16’ of Hilphoenix SMG service cases focused on life-changing eating programs such as Keto, Vegan, Whole 30 and

Simplified Lunch – Where Flavor and Convenience Collide to Appease the Family Divide

December 20, 2019

Let’s be perfectly honest, kids would much rather have the option to eat “kid-friendly” foods than what grown-ups are eating. That pre-packaged snack meal or peanut butter and jelly sandwich are much more appealing than a salad, hummus, and vegetables or yogurt with fruit. Eating a healthy meal is imperative for growing children and providing that conveniently and on-the-go can sometimes be a challenge. With grab-n-go on the rise, and the more time-starved consumers have become, eating healthy and eating foods we LOVE was recently served up at IDDBA19! The perfect lunch concept was presented for “Work Lunches” targeted to adults

Supermarket Food Service Operations Require a Customer-Focused Business Plan

October 20, 2016

Orlando Espinosa is the Founder, Orlando Espinosa + Associates LLC. Orlando Espinosa recently presented “Enhancing the Customer Experience Through Engaging Kitchen Design” at Supermarket Sense 2016 in Conyers, Ga. Supermarket food service operations offer tremendous potential for business owners, which is why a carefully considered plan is essential to success. This is not a case of “if you build it, they will come.” Developing a successful grocerant requires homework on specific customer trends and habits and a business plan for meeting those needs. Some successful supermarket owners have treated food service operations as an add-on or even a loss leader.

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Factors Affecting Food Integrity from Farm-to-Table

Factors to Consider Before Purchasing Your Next Display Case

Food Retail Stores and Government Agencies Establishing More Stringent Regulations

Food-Retail Establishments: Creatively Supporting Customers and Employees during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Four Revolutionary Ways Supermarkets are Using Technology to Change the Food Retail Industry

Grab-and-Go Packaging – Convenience is King

How Food-Retailers Could Maximize Online Technology during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Merchandising Tips for Food Retail Amid COVID-19

Promoting Healthy Meal Options in Fresh Prepared Departments

Simplified Lunch – Where Flavor and Convenience Collide to Appease the Family Divide

Supermarket Food Service Operations Require a Customer-Focused Business Plan

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Factors Affecting Food Integrity from Farm-to-Table

Factors to Consider Before Purchasing Your Next Display Case

Food Retail Stores and Government Agencies Establishing More Stringent Regulations

Food-Retail Establishments: Creatively Supporting Customers and Employees during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Four Revolutionary Ways Supermarkets are Using Technology to Change the Food Retail Industry

Grab-and-Go Packaging – Convenience is King

How Food-Retailers Could Maximize Online Technology during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Merchandising Tips for Food Retail Amid COVID-19

Promoting Healthy Meal Options in Fresh Prepared Departments

Simplified Lunch – Where Flavor and Convenience Collide to Appease the Family Divide

Supermarket Food Service Operations Require a Customer-Focused Business Plan

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