Andy Nelson

2 weeks ago | supermarketperimeter.com | Andy Nelson

Top 5 reasons consumers love potatoes:A real, natural foodEaten a number of waysFill you upSatisfyingVersatileFresh potatoes remain a staple in the kitchens of US consumers, with 85.2% of households purchasing the versatile vegetable at nearly 11 times per year, according to Potatoes USA.

2 weeks ago | supermarketperimeter.com | Andy Nelson

Fresh-pack potato processors struggle to find workers for the final inspection of potato sorting and grading. Even when sheds can adequately staff, defects still reach customers, and acceptable potatoes are wasted. Now, for the first time, a robotic sorter is available to automate final inspection, ensuring accurate grading, increasing profits, and allowing managers to redeploy scarce workers to other tasks. The SiftAI Robotic Sorter combines a delta robot with an AI-based vision inspection system.

2 weeks ago | supermarketperimeter.com | Andy Nelson

Carnegie Deli, the legendary New York City delicatessen, is now selling its first-ever Pastrami and Corned Beef Combo Pack exclusively at select Costco locations in the Northeast. The 1.5-pound pack brings the authentic taste of Carnegie’s world-famous deli meats to Costco members for $17.99, according to Carnegie Deli.“ We are incredibly excited to partner with Costco to bring our iconic corned beef and pastrami to their members,” said Sarri Harper, CEO of Carnegie Deli.

3 weeks ago | supermarketperimeter.com | Andy Nelson

People are paying closer attention to where products are found in stores, and the perimeter of the store — where fresh foods and produce are located — has become an important signal of health-conscious choices, said Katie Waters, senior brand manager for T. Marzetti Co.“As more shoppers look for flavor without compromise, the demand for better-tasting, refrigerated dressings continues to rise.”Under the Marzetti brand, T.

3 weeks ago | supermarketperimeter.com | Andy Nelson

The constant evolution of the charcuterie category gives retailers a golden opportunity to differentiate their instore delis from their competitors’. To celebrate its 175th anniversary, Fiorucci Foods has created four premium, all natural Crafted Panino items unique to the market, said Russ Jimenez, Director of Brand Marketing for the company.