Category: Supermarkets

The Versatility of Sandwiches for Delis, Prepared Food Departments and More

Who would’ve guessed that two pieces of bread with seemingly any type of meat, cheese and vegetable could have become one of the most popular foods all day round? Sandwiches are such a simple concept that prepared food departments, delis and restaurants can customize to fit the tastes of a broad consumer base, allowing them… Read more »

Small, targeted commercial equipment investments make a big difference

What’s stopping you from investing in better, smarter cooking or baking equipment for your commercial kitchen? Is it money? Is it space? Or is it plain old why-mess-with-a-good-thing inertia? We’re not about to stop store managers who feel inclined to remodel their kitchens top to bottom. Still, business owners and decision-makers must know a large-scale,… Read more »

Equipment must-haves for supermarket breakfast menus

Who doesn’t love breakfast? Yet even the meal we’ve long dubbed “most important” has seen a noticeable boom in popularity over the last year, particularly when it comes to the breakfast options offered at deli counters, supermarkets and grocery stores across the country. Earlier this year, Progressive Grocer reported annual sales increases for deli-prepared breakfast… Read more »

Rethink deli platters for greater market potential

Before businesses decide how to expand deli operations to drive platter sales, managers and supervisors ought to first learn how consumer trends might lend guidance to their initiatives.