Study cites keys to prepared food success
Retailers need to figure out how to meet the growing demand for prepared meals, according to a study by Acosta Sales & Marketing, Jacksonville, Fla. read more Supermarket News
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Independents urged to embrace prepared foods
Supermarkets are outpacing restaurants in fresh prepared food growth, and can make further gains by following a few important steps, according to a presentation for independent retailers during the FMI … Continue Reading →
Retail stores capitalize on prepared food lunch sales
Restaurants compete most heavily with retail stores for prepared food orders at supper and snack, but the strongest visit growth for retail prepared foods has been at lunch, reports The … Continue Reading →
How would you rate your supermarket company’s prepared food program?
Better than most convenience stores Better than most quick-service/fast-casual restaurants Better than most casual/family dining Not as good as any restaurant Supermarket News
Aug. 19, 2013: Supermarkets as a Prepared Food Destination
Most customers visit supermarket prepared food departments at least occasionally, and about 39% said they do so “frequently” or “always,” according to a new study from Chicago-based Datassential. read more … Continue Reading →
Study: Prepared Foods Have Room for Improvement
The survey found consumers are generally impressed by the quality of supermarket prepared foods, with 53% rating it as “good” or “excellent,” compared to 49% who said the same of … Continue Reading →
NPD: Prepared Food Growth to Outpace Restaurant Visits
CHICAGO — Prepared food purchases from supermarkets, drug stores and other retail outlets will grow 10% by 2022 compared to a 4% increase in restaurant visits, according to a new … Continue Reading →
Retailers Raise the Curtain on Prepared Food Theater
Grilling outside and in, firing up wood-burning ovens, featuring carving stations, and taking down kitchen walls — these tactics are working well for supermarkets’ prepared food departments. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
Technomic: Sales of Prepared Food at Retail Upward Bound
CHICAGO — Supermarket prepared food sales have grown more than 6% annually over the past five years, a new research report by Technomic shows. read more Supermarket News
Prepared Food Departments Upgrade Menus
Retailers are adding value to their healthy menu items in lots of ways, including underscoring freshness. read more Supermarket News