Lighting the Way
It is estimated that by 2014 electricity that would have cost you R250 in 2009 will cost R808 – R760 for the electricity and R48 for the carbon tax. While it is currently something that is focused on as a separate project, with electricity costs set to rise 220% by 2014 carbon reduction …
The Origin of Delis
The past decade has seen the rise in popularity of the deli department within the South African supermarket store. But the delicatessen concept itself dates back to the 17th Century, and has since evolved into what we now know it to be. Retail Chef looks at some facts about the origin of delis.
More so than any other …
Health Conscious Consumers Drive Consumption for Popular Foods and Provide Opinion on Nutrition Labels
Nielsen, a leading global provider of insights and analytics around what consumers watch and buy, recently released a new report indicating that more than half (53%) of consumers around the world consider themselves overweight and 59% have difficulty understanding nutritional labels on …
Spices and Flavour
In the rushed world we live in, many shoppers are looking for convenience but refuse to buy lesser quality than they are used to. One way that shoppers are taking shortcuts is by buying pre-spiced or sauced items that are ready to cook, taking all the guesswork out of preparation. So what are consumers looking …
Eye-Catching and Visually Appealing Displays
Turning over product in a store is extremely important for the retailer as most products have a finite shelf life. The importance of visually appealing merchandising displays cannot be understated as this influences how quickly products leave the store – which can make or break your profits. Here are some factors …
Eat with your Eyes
What’s the point in working hard to create mouthwatering breads and pastries if they don’t look good enough to eat? We look at some of the bakery displays that are catching the eyes of patrons around the country, and we’ve asked two top pastry chefs for their top tips for creating pastries and breads …
The Benefits of Choosing Fish for Your Dish
Perhaps it’s our intrinsic braai culture, or the fact that more recipes have been developed around the following meats than we know what to do with, but quick and easy, high-protein, low-effort meals are usually associated with beef or chicken. Traditionally, fish has been considered the alternative, or ‘third’ protein.
But …
Tips of the Trade
Retail Chef spoke to Daniel Dekel from Food Lover’s Market in Tokai on his advice and opinion on keeping things innovative in the kitchen. Daniel doesn’t come from a retail background but has worked in a number of high volume hospitality establishments, which means he brings a different mindset to the retail foodservice sector.
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In-Store Promotions & HMR
It’s a no brainer that in-store promotions and specials go a long way in moving FMCG items off the shelves and into shoppers’ trolleys. But how can this translate into increased sales in the HMR department?
“In-store promotions remain an excellent way of attracting the shopper’s attention at the point of purchase,” says …
Product Mix & Profit Drives
The HMR unit within a retail store provides many opportunities for profit growth, especially considering the lifestyles many people are having to juggle. There are numerous factors which play roles in the profitability of such operations, but the ingredient mix is arguably one of the most crucial in maintaining the consistency …
