CHICAGO — Nine in 10 adults aged 25 to 34-years-old say they prepared ethnic food at home in the past month, versus only 68% of those 65+, according to research firm Mintel....More
LYNDHURST, N.J. — Asian supermarket chain H Mart on Thursday will open a new store in Lakewood, Wash. — the first of three new Puget Sound area stores the retailer expects to open this year....More
Customers’ desire for meat-free dishes during Lent has many retailers thinking of creative new products and marketing opportunities, particularly in the seafood department....More
The chart shows the dollar sales of top vendors of flavored spreads for the 52 weeks ending Dec. 2, 2012, compared with the 52 weeks ending Jan. 1, 2012....More
This year’s list of the Top 50 Small Chains and Independents reflects a diverse group of operators operating a wide range of formats and catering to a broad spectrum of consumers....More
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Hispanic consumers tend to be more optimistic about their financial prospects than non-Hispanics, with 32% expecting their household income to increase during the next year, according to research released Monday....More
PHOENIX – Bashas’ Food City division will showcase the state’s best tamale makers at its 12th annual Tamale Festival here Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 8-9....More
TINLEY PARK, Ill. — Eurofresh Market, already having made its way through the recession unscathed, launched right into a redo that has raised sales by double digits — in its deli, in its meat department and in total store revenue....More
CHICAGO — Less-acculturated Hispanics define nutrition in terms of quality and quantity and think of healthy foods as less tasty, according to research from the NPD Group....More
LOS ANGELES — Bodega Latina here is reportedly negotiating to acquire a handful of stores from K.V. Mart, according to various industry sources....More
Consumers are turning away from bland beef preparations, instead embracing more flavors and ethnic foods at greater levels, according to recent research from the Beef Checkoff Program....More
Renovations at a Pathmark store in Weehawken, N.J., exemplify A&P’s efforts to remerchandise its store base around neighborhood shopping preferences — in this case, with appeal to Hispanic shoppers.
To appeal to a multicultural shopper base, meat departments are offering more product information and meat cuts typically used in ethnic recipes....More
SN’s Spotlight on Deli/Fresh Meals series profiles large chains and independent retailers who show innovation in their deli and fresh meals departments. Click Here