Focus on Fresh

Mintel forecasts that category will increase 9 percent in sales during the next five years. But retailers must promote comfort food's better-for-you attributes

For all the buzz about plant-based substitutes, consumers are eating more prepackaged fresh meats, which poses opportunity for private brands

Whether a comfort food or vehicle for creative experimentation, fresh-prepared soup can captivate customers and differentiate grocery retailers from the competition

New offering follows last year’s launch of NAE rotisserie chicken products

Retailers can help keep sales vibrant by offering selections that meet consumers' interest in unique and healthy alternatives

Store brand is free from added antibiotics, hormones and steroids

Line to include ready-to-eat salads, snacks, fresh-cut platters and value-added vegetables

Upscale retailer’s only new location in 2018 features European-style specialty products to better compete

Easy for You! Pilot program will be rolled out to additional stores in the market

Tepid sales of cottage cheese may ignite as yogurt market slows

Retailer adds 40 percent more fresh product and continues aggressive growth