October BAKERY DELI 24 NOW TRENDING What consumers are looking for in the bakery. 32 DINING DILEMMA Where do shoppers want to eat their fresh deli foods? 28 ARTISAN CHOCOLATE Global flavors bring diversity to the category. 34 DELI "MEATS" Plant-based is coming to the deli counter. MEAT & POULTRY 38 PREMIUM MEATS Prime and choice take bigger slice of pie. 42 LAMB Imports rise to meet consumer demand. PRODUCE SEAFOOD 44 PACKAGING Getting a marketing edge. 52 VALUE-ADDED Delivering convenience. 48 SPECIALTIES Top sellers for fall and winter. FEATURES 08 THE FRESH ADVANTAGE Part two of our exclusive consumer research. 18 HOW MUCH TECH? It's a vital part of today's world, but where does it fit in the supermarket? FOOD SAFETY INSIDER 56 PACKAGING MATTERS Keeping food safe from the start begins with your packaging. Insights, trends and analysis for commissaries, central kitchens and other commercial production facilities 06 THE WIRE 4 - OCTOBER 2019 73 ADVERTISERS 74 FRESH TAKES What merchandising trends are impacting perimeter departments? www.supermarketperimeter.com ©ANDREJ - STOCK.ADOBE.COM p. 61http://www.supermarketperimeter.com