FOOD TRADE NEWS The Dairy-Deli Of Tomorrow Starts Today

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May 13, 2026

FOOD TRADE NEWS The Dairy-Deli Of Tomorrow Starts Today

In my latest column for Food Trade News, I lay out the 5 steps every dairy-deli operator should be executing right now — from making your counter a protein destination to investing in specialty cheese storytelling to owning the breakfast daypart. The dairy/deli is where grocery retailers earn trust, build baskets, and – when they do it right – turn casual shoppers into loyal regulars.

READ my column on Food Trade News