Gallery: Dining options abound

at Whole Foods Bryant Park

Whole Foods Market’s new 43,000-square-foot Bryant Park store in New York puts special emphasis on culinary offerings from recognizable city chefs and producers.

Take a look at a few of the innovative offerings that cater to residents, office workers, daily commuters, and tourists who walk through the doors.

Retailers finalize menu

labeling rollout

On May 5th, supermarkets operating 20 or more locations will have to post the calorie counts of each of their “restaurant-style” prepared-food offerings.

Food retailers have balked at the new requirements for several reasons, and here's why.

Consumers experiment with

specialty deli meats

Specialty meats, including premium sausages and salamis, are trending right now, as are flavored bulk and sliced meats featuring Sriracha, teriyaki, herbs and other seasonings.

Deli meat customers are also increasingly seeking out health-positioned meats, opting for flavored and less-processed varieties.

See what retailers are offering to grow the category at their stores.

Deli snack innovations

drive growth

With a growing interest in fresh, prepared snacks, retailers are leveraging their deli departments to provide healthy little bites to eat.

See how retailers are driving return visits with these grab-and-go snacking innovations and merchandising ideas.