Food Industry Glossary
Like every industry, the food industry has special terms we use to describe aspects of our business. This glossary can help newcomers learn terminology and help seasoned food industry experts keep up to date.
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velocity
How fast a product moves, controlling for differences in distribution. Common measures of velocity are Sales Per Point of Distribution (SPPD) and Sales per Million.
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case labels
A product's identification and pricing label attached to a product or case when shipped.
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store supplies
Materials and merchandise needed to conduct daily business by a retailer, i.e., grocery bags, brooms and mops.
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flanker
A manufacturer's product modification for an established product., e.g., blue M&Ms.
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tie-in merchandise
A multi-product display method in which a high-impulse item is linked to a staple or featured item.
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historical margin
The profit margin figured on a product or category of products.
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Government Affairs work — federal and state — on the latest food industry policy, regulatory and legislative issues.
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