The company's sous-vide entrées are now available at Costco stores in the UK, Iceland and Sweden.

The best way to add value is to market products that make dinner prep as easy as possible. 

Consumers have an increased desire for both Asian and Latin flavors.

Meal solutions will continue to play a huge role in the fresh perimeter of the future, but they will definitely look different from today’s solutions, said Rick Stein, vice president of fresh for Arlington, Va.-based FMI – The Food Industry Association.

For budget-conscious consumers, supermarket deli entrées become the ideal choice for restaurant-quality meals without the added costs of tipping and the extra fees involved when using a mobile delivery service.

Erin Henderson, Blue Springs, Mo.-based Zarda Bar-B-Q and Catering Co.'s catering director, gave five catering tips for retail delis.

Retail fresh produce is at a crucial juncture in its history, said Bruce Peterson, president of Bentonville, Ark.-based Peterson Insights Inc. How it responds to this moment will play a huge role in determining whether it continues to enjoy its coveted status.

Greenhouse vegetable grower Pure Flavor has partnered with the FMI Foundation for the National Family Meals Month campaign.

More and more, consumers are purchasing hot deli sides as appetizers and entrée complements to create a restaurant experience at home.