Deli

The World Championship Cheese Contest is coming to town, and with it, an exclusive opportunity for the public to taste 20 of the world’s best cheeses, meet 40 international judges from six continents, and witness the final round of judging to determine the 2012 World Champion Cheese. …

Wednesday, Feb. 15, Carolina Hurricanes goalie Brian Boucher will team up with Harris Teeter to debut Stewart’s personally designed Signature Sub Sandwich which is guaranteed to fill even the largest appetite. …

Grand Strand Sandwich Company of Longs, SC is recalling its 4.5oz and 5 oz Chicken Salad Sandwiches, with the following labels: Grand Strand Sandwich, Lunch Box Sandwiches, and Country Harvest Sandwiches. We are recalling the Chicken Salad Sandwiches because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeri. …

Sophisticated cheese flavors and varieties continue to develop along with the United States’ collective palette, according to What’s in Store 2012, the annual trends report from the International Dairy-Deli- Bakery Association™ (IDDBA). Cheese embodies many top culinary trends, including local/ farm/estate-branded ingredients, ethnic flavor interest, emphasis on children’s nutrition, and simplicity. …

International fare and regionally produced ingredients are the hottest trends in deli department foods, according to What’s in Store 2012, the recently released annual trends publication of the International Dairy·Deli·Bakery Association™ (IDDBA). Eighty-two percent of consumers enjoy visiting supermarket delis that feature newer and trendier items, regardless of whether they regularly purchase these items. Delis need to cultivate an image of being “in the know” so that customers are more receptive to new products, trends and menu ideas. …