85% of consumers feel that they have at least some control over their grocery expenses. Deli foodservice dollar sales grew 1.4% to $50.9 billion in the 52 weeks ended 8/10/24. Retail foodservice Convenience and value. 12 Bakery 18 Artisan breads New formulations and flavors. 22 Ethnic baked goods Widening the net. Deli 26 Pizza Variations on a theme. 30 Soup Affordable, high-quality meal solutions. Cheese 34 Post-holiday Keeping momentum going. 38 Swiss New varieties and uses. Meat & poultry 42 Case cleaning Cleaning and Sanitizing 101. 46 Organic/natural Meeting surging consumer demand. Only 26% of consumers report being " very " satisfied with the options available to them today. Produce 50 Fresh-cut New products and markets. 54 Greenhouse Expanded acreage, year-round coverage. Seafood 58 Value 2025 inflation-busters. Technology 62 Mobile New tools from Instacart and DoorDash. 46% of shoppers say their stores aren't known for a specific foodservice item. The biggest driver is that you can get a hearty meal for under $5. It's a health play as well as a value play. " Mike Seeger, Kettle Cuisine 65 Advertisers www.supermarketperimeter.com 66 That's Fresh JANUARY 2025 - 5http://www.supermarketperimeter.com