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COVID-19 is presenting new challenges to businesses throughout the country, and restaurants in particular have had to rethink their business model to try to remain viable. Some have closed temporarily, while others have focused on takeout and delivery.Many restaurants have used takeout and delivery services for some time, though others may find the switch more challenging. Regardless, if a busines … read more

It’s easy to forget everything that goes into getting a customer exactly what they need at the meat or deli counter.Slicing meats, cheeses, breads, and produce to required thickness and size can be tricky. With so much chopping, slicing, grating, and shredding going on simultaneously, as well as weighing, measuring, communicating with customers and dealing with other unforeseen circumstances, acci … read more

Modern consumers today are much savvier about what they eat. Younger consumers still demand fast grab-and-go foods, but they don’t want to sacrifice quality or freshness—and who could blame them? And because it can be difficult to strike a balance of foods being fresh, fast, healthy and convenient, grab-and-go shoppers tend to be label readers: They want to read the ingredients and nutritional inf … read more

As a valued customer, we are writing to inform you how we as a company are addressing and mitigating the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.Our senior leadership and emergency preparedness teams have been monitoring the situation and taking measures to ensure the wellness and safety of our employees while executing against our comprehensive business continuity plans.CMC Group, Inc., inc … read more

Every news venue is talking about coronavirus, but what do we really know about it? 2019 Novel Coronavirus (referred to as coronavirus) was identified in 2019 as the cause of an outbreak starting in Wuhan, China. At first, it appeared that the source of the virus was at a seafood and animal market indicating animal to people transmission, but since it has been shown that it can also be transmitted … read more

As food delivery continues to grow in popularity, it is important for restaurant operators to understand all aspects of the industry, including the risks inolved. To avoid the expense of hiring additional workers or purchasing delivery vehicles, restaurants have become reliant on third-party delivery workers to transport meals to customers.Recent studies, however, have revealed that bad things som … read more

Like most businesses, supermarkets should be investing in marketing practices that build loyalty among customers. The fast-growing market for grab & go foods, however, can make engaging with customers difficult. This rapid growth reflects a strong demand for quick and convenient meals and snacks similar to what a person would serve and enjoy if they had cooked it themselves.Grocery store operators … read more

As convenience stores have evolved beyond a quick stop for emergency or fill-in groceries and other essentials, customers have increased their demand for grab-and-go meals and snacks. In addition, as the appeal of grab-and-go food offerings continues to rise, so do consumer expectations for easy-to-read labeling and high-quality ingredients.Shoppers seeking convenience are still on the lookout for … read more

To our valued customers,Over the last 30 years, DayMark® Safety Systems, a CMC Group company, has become the recognized global supplier of food safety products and labeling systems, while Retail Packaging Solutions has served the retail, wholesale and food service sectors in Europe as the premier packaging provider.These two organizations are now stronger—together.DayMark and RPS are proud to anno … read more

Operators seek fast, efficient solutions to determine nutritional content.Foodservice operators are leveraging digital technology in nearly every aspect of their business, from site selection to employee scheduling and, increasingly, in menu development and nutrition analysis.As consumers grow more conscious about the ingredients and nutritional value in the foods they eat, and adopt an array of d … read more