The New Dilemma for Fresh Programs

For the typical grocer, their ‘fresh’ offer represents over 30 percent of sales—but 50 percent of inventory loss.


With the rise in fresher and more wholesome foods creating a more demanding environment across the entire food-industry value chain, providers and distributors are feeling the pressure to deliver more for less.

 

Nick Pacitti is a partner with Sterling Solutions and is a co-founding member of Georgia Tech’s Integrated Food Chain Center.