Despite a drop in sales of prepared seafood items in recent months, shoppers are seeking out innovative grab-and-go solutions.

With the ongoing increase in curbside pickup and delivery sales, restaurant and retail foodservice have found packaging safety to be more important than ever.

In partnership with Costco, FiveStar Gourmet Foods has announced the release of a new Simply Fresh Kitchen product, Korean-Inspired Beef Bowls with Kimchi and Bulgogi Sauce. 

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.

A combination of inflation, a labor shortage and supply chain issues have caused consumers to cut back on spending in recent months. However, consumers are still wanting good quality meals and demand remains strong in most convenience meat segments as shoppers continue to look for easy ways to create their favorite meals.  

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.

Millennials are thinking differently about their health than older generations, and the shift suggests some interesting potential opportunities for retailers, according to Barrington, Ill.-based consultancy Brick Meets Click. 

The roles technology can play in bringing consumers back to the perimeter — and keeping them there, and guaranteeing repeat visits — are countless.

Like Kontos Foods, Toufayan Bakeries hasn’t sat back despite the market challenges related to the pandemic.

On June 7, JSL Foods, Inc. announced a new product for its Fortune brand, the Yakisoba Teriyaki Bowl with Vegan Chicken.