Deli

Don’t look now but the deli counter is about to go digital! Studies show that customers waste 5 to 12 minutes on average per visit to the supermarket, waiting for their orders at the deli, cheese, or meat counter to be filled. For customers, it’s a waste of time, since there’s no more boring or frustrating experience at the market than waiting for your number to come up. For stores, it’s a missed marketing opportunity; when customers are waiting, they’re not shopping, which means that they’re likely to have less merchandise when they get to the checkout line. …

Sartori is proud to announce today that Sartori Limited Edition Cognac BellaVitano was named "Best USA Cheese," received a Super Gold Medal, and finished Third In The World overall in a stiff 2011 competition of over 2,500 entries at the World Cheese Awards in Birmingham, UK. Sartori also took home an additional 5 gold medals and a bronze. The World Cheese Awards is one of the most prestigious cheese competitions, featuring entries from over 30 countries. …

The debate over just whose soft, salty Camembert is the true Normandy cheese may be headed for the courts. …

Sara Lee Corp. plans a major image upgrade of its meat brands when the company splits its North American retail unit from its international coffee business next year, according to a report. …

The necessity of food safety in retail dairy, deli, and bakery departments is increasingly apparent every day. For that reason, the International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association™ (IDDBA) Food Safety Certification Reimbursement Program reimburses a portion of expenses to IDDBA-member retailer companies that certify dairy, deli, and bakery department-level managers and associates in food safety. …