Searching for greener pastures

Article Abstract:

Sales of organics, such as fruits, vegetables, milk and meats that do not use chemicals in the production process, have steadily gone up by more than 20% a year for the last six years. The $4-billion industry's current 1.5% share of the food industry is expected to grow to more than 5% of total grocery sales by 2000. Forty nine percent of buyers have indicated their preference of the supermarket as the principal source of organics. In order to generate more sales and take advantage of the increasing demand for organics, experts in the retail industry said that retailers should display the products in high-traffic areas of the supermarket to increase awareness and visibility.

Comment:

Retailers are taking advantage of the increasing sales of organics that have increased steadily by 20% in the past 6 yrs

Market information - general, Company Planning/Goals, Grocery Stores, Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores, Industry Market Data

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Privatizing HMR

Article Abstract:

Retailers must solve some conceptual problems and must determine the preferences of cuisine consumers in order to effect a successful private label home meal replacement (HMR), according to Brian Sharoff, who is the president of the Private Label Manufacturers Association. Sharoff noted that chains who are successful in their private label HMR offerings are those that are owned by European firms, including Royal Ahold-owned chains and Sainsbury-operated Shaw's. Aurora, IL-based Glenmark Industries Ltd. sells several private label HMR options that include such comfort foods as Salisbury steak, barbecued ribbettes, pre-cooked hamburger and meatballs, among others.

Comment:

Retailers must determine the preferences of cuisine consumers to effect a successful private label home meal replacement

Food Manufacturing, Theory & Research, Demographics, Positioning, Individually Portioned Foods, Single serving foods

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The proof is in the packing

Article Abstract:

Eastman Chemical Co., a Kingsport, TN-based manufacturer of polyester resin, in conjunction with the University of Georgia conducted a study on the effects of packaging on purchase behavior. The study indicated that consumers prefer home meal replacement products packaged in containers that can be used in a conventional oven as well as a microwave. The research was also aimed at determining if consumers thought there was added value in dual-ovenable trays. Ninety-two percent of the consumers tested preferred Eastman's CPET container with rigid dome after its benefits were explained.

Comment:

In conjunction with the University of Georgia conducts a study on the effects of packaging on purchase behavior

Research Findings, Chemicals & Allied Products, Chemical Manufacturing, Packaging, Consumer Attitudes, Chemicals, Eastman Chemical Co.

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