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There are many reasons I have come to love this country, but especially for the business opportunity and ability for me to make a significant impact as a registered dietitian with experience from the west.

If 2019 was the year of the mushroom, then 2020 is poised to be the year of The Blend™. 

In March of this year, the Partnership for Food Safety Education (PFSE) launched a new tool that is expected to dramatically improve consumers’ food safety behaviors at home. The new Safe Recipe Style Guide is designed for use by anyone who writes and publishes recipes for distribution to the public. Learn how this resource can be used at retail as a food safety education tool.

A small study by Field Agent (451 digital shoppers who spent at least $30 online for delivery or pick-up) examines the process in detail and shares a variety of interesting insights, including those detailed here.

The fourth annual Power of Foodservice 2019 study was conducted this year by 210 Analytics and commissioned by the Food Marketing Institute. The study takes a deep dive into retail deli and prepared foods to understand the opportunities along with consumer habits, preferences and trends. The survey specifically sought to determine shopper interests, attitudes and actions surrounding these categories. With foodservice being a key growth area for retailers, it is vital that retail dietitians stay on top of prepared food trends and consumer behaviors. Here are 10 important takeaways from the study:

Christopher Walton, a fellow Forbes columnist writes how adding a restaurant to a retail environment may – or may not make sense.

With the recent release of the 2019 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Compensation and Benefits Survey, key information is shared that can be useful to retail RDNs in managing their own compensation packages.

More than a third of Americans have been forced to cut spending on essential items like food and utilities to afford housing, according to a Freddie Mac study.

Many consumers still carry the belief that the healthiest foods are located in the perimeter of the store. As you help shoppers navigate the total store for meal solutions, be sure to highlight new product innovations and better-for-you options that can be used to create simple, tasty family meals while building a bigger basket. Consider the following opportunities to drive sales across all departments:

Grocery shoppers have more on their plates than ever. They’re time-pressed and focused on convenience and health for their families. They’re also looking for simple solutions and sustainability and they don’t want to give up great taste.