From grab-and-go snacks to fully prepared entrees and everything in between, convenience will be front and center throughout the fresh perimeter in 2023.
In 2021, San Ramon, Calif.-based Raybern’s was dealing with labor shortages and the lingering effects of the COVID peak. In 2022, Raybern’s made many of the new hires it had its sites set on last year. And America continues to get back to doing the things we all did pre-pandemic.
With the current inflationary pressures, more families are opting to prepare meals at home, including sandwiches, said Sonia Bal, director of global marketing for Delta, BC-based Unifiller.
Greensboro, N.C.-based The Fresh Market’s newest store, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., features a culinary kitchen turning out a variety of retail foodservice items daily.
The deli is already a trusted source for convenience and delicious options. With simple callouts, the department can also highlight the health elements consumers already have on their radar.