Promoting health and wellness through a natural and organic food presentation increases the customer’s interest in new products. Continued growth in the “All Natural” and “Good For You” categories keeps the food retail industry looking for new and inventive ways to showcase product. I believe there are five core elements in any great presentation: signage, landscaping, … [Read more...]
Five Predictions and Products for Eco-Friendly Food Packaging
To understand the future trends of eco-friendly food packaging, look at how dynamic the last decade has been with constantly evolving technology. Hubert was the first broad line distributor to spotlight and create a special section for eco-friendly food merchandising products. In 2008, we embraced the recycling and conservation movement that was reaching a national tipping … [Read more...]
Make Your Table Tops with These Two Trends
It’s important for food service operators to stay current and consider today’s tabletop trends. If you haven’t refreshed your tabletop in a while and it looks outdated, customers might think the same is true with your food. At Hubert, we understand it can be tricky to stay on trend when you are busy with the day-to-day operation of your business. To keep our inventory … [Read more...]
Green in 2016: Hubert Launches Carbon-Neutral Shipping Program
What does it mean to be green in 2016? At Hubert Company, it's continuing our commitment to environmental sustainability while finding new ways to minimize our impact on the planet. It's more than an office paper recycling program or reusable mugs for the break room, although those have been great steps on our path to sustainability. To truly be a green business, we're looking … [Read more...]
5 ways to make your retail food venue ‘greener’
"Sustainability" is more than just a buzzword that's flying around. It's a trend that's been growing for the past several years, and it's here to stay. Capstrat, a strategic communications firm, published a report that confirmed what many grocery store owners and restaurant managers suspected - that people are willing to pay more for sustainable goods. This isn't to say that … [Read more...]