Retail Industry Insights

The perimeter of the store is quickly becoming a point of differentiation for supermarkets and understanding how fresh departments operate is key for retail dietitians who want to engage this area of the store in health and wellness initiatives.

As a Supermarket Dietitian, you have the unique opportunity to inspire your customers to plan well-rounded breakfasts for their families each morning. 

September is Family Meals Month and a great time to encourage the sharing of more meals at home. 

Health can be a bigger sales driver for frozen foods.

You’ve often heard it said that “the dose makes the poison,” and this is certainly an important message when it comes to understanding and communicating the ongoing debate surrounding food safety and the use of conventional versus organic pesticides.

Today’s shoppers are diversifying their grocery destinations and demand more transparency about several aspects of the food they buy.

According to a report released earlier this year by the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and Neilson, online grocery shopping is expected to grow five-fold over the next decade, with American consumers spending close to $100 billion on food-at-home items by 2025.

Retail dietitians looking to have impact on their company’s business should look no further than deli and the fresh prepared departments of their store. 

As more supermarket dietitians engage with their pharmacies to provide nutrition expertise for patient care, it is important to understand some key terms used in the pharmacy industry.

Thirty-four percent of households with kids are looking for snacks that can be eaten in the car or on-the-go (2016 IRI Snacking Survey) and that is especially true during the summer.