Today’s manufacturers of mixers and grinders designed for these grocery retail meat departments are continuously adapting to create safer, more ergonomic equipment that enables clients to reduce labor costs and comply with food safety standards.

Cheese consumers want more convenience and more flavor, said BelGioioso Cheese’s Sofia Krans.

Superfresh Growers’ new Orchard Buddies branded organic apples, packed in sustainable bags, are aimed right at its youngest consumers.

Faced with increased competition for customer loyalty to engage shoppers and drive sales, retailers need to maximize value at every touchpoint in the customers’ in-store journey.

These six innovations are just a few of the exciting new technologies retail grocers, their supplier partners and consumers can look forward to in 2025 and beyond.

Consumption of bell peppers goes up every year, Del Fresco Pure said, driven by three factors: health consciousness, culinary trends and convenience/accessibility.

Ryan Technology’s lineup of horizontal bread/bun slicers consists of two groups: the rotary table group and the in-line 890 series group.

What makes Zummo juicers unique, according to the company, is Efficient Vertical System (EVS) technology.

Simplicity of operation and NSF certification are what separate Oliver slicers from other products in the market, the company said.

Grocery perimeter departments continue to diversify with new juice offerings, both bottled and prepared instore.