Produce Industry Hopeful for 2014 Farm Bill
WASHINGTON — It’s been a long time coming, but the produce industry appears optimistic that the Congress will be able to pass a 2014 Farm Bill early in the new … Continue Reading →
Tag: 2014
Taking Stock of 2014 Predictions
SN rounded up 2014 projections for food and retail to see how plausible they were. SN Social read more Supermarket News
Mintel announces five U.S. foodservice trends for 2014
The U.S. restaurant industry has enjoyed modest growth in the past few years, and Mintel estimates sales of $ 438 billion in 2013, as well as a 5.9% increase in … Continue Reading →
Restaurant industry to improve, thrive in 2014
The NPD Group forecasts foodservice traffic and sales will improve in 2014 compared to 2013. IFT Daily News
2014 Prediction #4: Growth in Small Formats
Neil Stern, senior partner for McMillanDoolittle, Chicago, said he predicts a jump in the growth of small-format stores — what he calls “Small Formats, Take 2.” read more Supermarket News
2014 Prediction #5: Hospitals Team With Retail Dietitians
As hospitals and physician groups join Accountable Care Organizations whereby financial incentives are earned for keeping patients healthy and out of the hospital, health care providers are beginning to refer … Continue Reading →
2014 Prediction #6: Consumers Forgo Functional for Nutrient Dense
Ginger beer, nori sheets and pu-erh tea are a few of the inherently nutritious foods and drinks that will benefit from consumers’ predilection for easy to consume pick-me-ups in 2014. … Continue Reading →
2014 Prediction #7: Retailers Crib From Pop-Ups, Food Halls
To spice up foodservice in 2014, supermarkets will take inspiration from pop-up restaurants and food halls like Eataly. read more Supermarket News
2014 Prediction #8: Food Deserts Breed Innovation
2014 could herald the introduction of new business models that seek to solve the challenges of serving certain low-income areas with affordable and nutritious food offerings, according to some observers. … Continue Reading →
2014 Prediction #9: Gestation Crate Promises Implemented
Next year, supermarkets will start walking the walk on their sow housing pledges. read more Supermarket News