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Cost of Thanksgiving dinner is flat in 2019, survey finds

November 26, 2019

The average cost of a Thanksgiving dinner for 10 increased just one cent this year to $48.91, or less than $5 per person, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF)…. The organization conducted an informal survey that looked at the price of turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, rolls with butter, peas, cranberries, a veggie tray,...

Kosher Fest 2019

November 18, 2019

Once again, the cRc attended Kosherfest, the annual Kosher Food Show, held this year on November 12 and 13 in Secaucus, NJ. Dubbed “The Worlds Biggest Kiddush”, vendors from all over the world come to showcase their products, hoping to gain a foothold in the the growing Kosher market. The cRc staff distributed over 700...

Walmart: ‘Our strength is being driven by food’

November 18, 2019

Once again, the largest growth number at Walmart was its e-commerce sales, with grocery serving as the major sales driver. The retail giant now offers pickup from roughly 3,100 locations and same-day grocery delivery from more than 1,400 stores. Services like in-home delivery and an “unlimited” delivery subscription have rolled out in recent months, with...

59% of adults prefer snacking to meals, Mondelez study finds

November 18, 2019

Although the choice to snack instead of sitting down for a full meal has increased across the board, younger generations, who are concerned with their overall health and easy access to food, overwhelmingly prefer it. But health and convenience aren’t the only factors driving this increased interest in snacking, which could mean it is a...

More than 90 New Food Exhibits Usher in Next Generation of Kosher at Kosherfest 2019

October 25, 2019

Secaucus NJ…Kosherfest 2019 (November 12-13, Meadowlands Exposition Center) will be anything but a repeat of previous shows as 90 new exhibitors are set to claim a share of the rapidly expanding kosher food market. Many are startups or companies from all over the US and indeed the world that are seeking store shelf space next...

Kosher food market set to grow, research shows

January 25, 2019

The $24 billion kosher food market is projected to grow by 11.5% by 2025, with much of the growth behind mainstream products that have adapted kosher certification, new research showed. In a release, Jacksonville, Fla.-based Kosher Network International said kosher remains the most popular product claim on food, despite dramatic increases in organic and gluten...