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16 trends, innovations and launches in deli and prepared food in 2020

Michael Browne, Executive Editor

December 15, 2020

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Swirling from the impact of COVID-19, deli and foodservice departments of supermarkets were forced to pivot in 2020 and find new ways to attract customers.

Grab-and-go and prepackaged meals dominated the deli area, while some retailers expanded foodservice operations with grocerants, meals to go from local restaurants and ghost kitchens. H-E-B even opened its own food hall in Austin this summer, with six restaurants under one roof.

And while sales of fresh prepared food at the deli struggled, sliced meats and cheeses soared as housebound consumers increasingly turned to making lunch at home. Savvy retailers offered do-it-yourself charcuterie kits for the experientially minded shoppers, while others adapted their catering programs to serve fewer people in smaller gatherings.

Here are some of the big stories and trends in deli and prepared food that Supermarket News covered in 2020.

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About the Author

Michael Browne

Executive Editor, Supermarket News

Michael Browne joined Supermarket News in 2018 after serving in managing and executive editor capacities at leading B2B media brands including Convenience Store NewsLicense Global and Travel Agent. He also previously served as content production manager for print and digital in the Business Intelligence division of Informa, parent company of Supermarket News and Nation’s Restaurant News.

As executive editor, Mike oversees the editorial content of supermarketnews.com as well as the monthly print publication. He also directs all content-based brand-related projects including the annual Top 75 Retailers report, Category Guide, Retailer of the Year, research surveys and special reports, as well as podcast and webinar content. Mike has also presented and moderated at industry events.

In addition to the positions mentioned above, Mike has also worked as a writer and/or editor for special projects at American Legal Media (ALM), managing editor for Tobacco International, special projects editor at American Banker • Bond Buyer, and as production editor for Bank Technology News and other related financial magazines and journals published by Faulkner & Gray.

A graduate of Fordham University, Mike is based in New York City, where he was born and raised.

Contact Mike at [email protected] or follow him on Twitter and LinkedIn.

 

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