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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facings
The number of units in width an item occupies on the front row of a store shelf.
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out of code
A product with an expired code date.
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cash register display
A rack or other type of display designed to mount onto or sit near a cash register. It typically is used to merchandise high-impulse products like candy or cigarettes; also refers to a sign designed to mount onto the cash register.
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franchised label or franchised brand
A label, name, or design that a sectional distributor may use as its private label in an assigned area.
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returns (to warehouse)
An authorization by the warehouse to return merchandise on a certain date indicated.
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