SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION Marketplace,
including What's New, What's Hot!
MARCH 2012
CONTENTS features
VOL. 42, NO. 2
18 Supplier Stories: Second Careers in Food Having reached success in their first vocations, these career changers took a leap into the specialty food industry.
27 profile
Milk & Honey Market Tis year-old Baltimore grocery and café has a clear-cut mission: to support local, sustainable and high-quality foods.
Healthier Snack Chips 42 EXPANDING THE JOB DESCRIPTION36 Bone Doctors' BBQ 18 Versatile Phyllo Dishes 47 14 canned wine
departments 1 editor's letter Taking Your Questions
4 online highlights Read more from this issue as well as additional features at specialtyfood.com.
5 from the publisher Handling Growing Pains
8 buyers' picks Hurried customers are snapping up to-go snacks such as chocolate, chips, cookies
31 natural selections Vegging Out Whether they are concerned about animal welfare or healthful options, consumers are increasingly buying vegetarian and vegan snacks.
36 the educated retailers' guide Expanding the Job Description Te One + One philosophy taps into employee skills beyond those of their core duties to increase staff loyalty and satisfaction.
39 product roundup Popcorn Trends-a-Popping From revisiting classic flavors to touting health benefits, popcorn has never been so innovative.
42 foods in focus Chips Off a Different Block Health-oriented snack chips made with beans, grains, nuts, seeds, fruits and veg- etables are giving the ubiquitous potato a run for its money.
47 prepared food focus Sweet and Savory Phyllo Dishes From appetizer to dessert, these three dishes highlight versatile phyllo dough.
50 research spotlight Bread: On the Rise Tis category continues to grow, but manufacturers could see further gains by expanding product uses and leveraging social media.
and freeze-dried fruit, many in convenient packaging.
10 specialty food news Publix redoes its deli departments, Peter Coe tribute classes at Taste Unlimited, A&P;'s new kosher-focused store and more news
10 legislative & regulatory news Transparency in supply chains, Supreme Court on animal welfare
On the cover: Askinosie Chocolate Photo courtesy of Askinosie Chocolate
popcorn trends 39
14 food trends Canned wine, the Good Food Awards, leading menu trends for 2012 and more trends
59 resource guide
60 q & a Surpassing the Everyday Cracker