Specialty Food Magazine is the leading publication for retailers, manufacturers and foodservice professionals in the specialty food trade. It provides news, trends and business-building insights that help readers keep their businesses competitive.
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MARCH 2013 CONTENTS VOL. 43, NO. 2 features 20 The "New" Male Shopper Whether stocking more guy-friendly foods or even putting in an entire "man isle," retailers are looking at ways to reach the expanding group of male shoppers. 29 Honoring the Industry's Visionaries Meet the three inaugural recipients of the Specialty Food Association's Leadership Awards, plus three companies receiving honorable mentions. 42 bread-making kit PLASTIC BAG BANS 38 35 product roundup Salad Stars With options like crispy fried onions, preserved green beans, marinated sardines and fried seasoned tofu nuggets, salad enhancers go way beyond classic croutons. 38 natural selections The Bag Bans: How Communities and Retailers Are Managing Bringing home groceries has become more complicated with the movement many cities are joining to become more environmentally conscious. Here's how retailers and neighborhoods are handling the changes—while still giving customers what they need. 42 foods in focus Do-It-Yourself Kits Consumers are getting more hands-on with their food, spurring a bevy of all-inclusive DIY products that demystify the recipes for cheese, bread, beer and more. 48 prepared food focus All Hail Kale Tis powerhouse green can be transformed into a soup, a fresh salad or even crispy parmesan chips. 20 29 51 research spotlight Snack Attack While the healthful snacking market is flourishing, there's still room for pleasing consumers who like to snack for fun. Manufacturers and retailers who provide both are poised for success. Leadership Awards guy-friendly foods salad stars 35 departments 1 editor's letter Shifting Lifestyles and the Shopper 5 from the publisher Tis Brand Was Made for You and Me 7 guest letter Jean Frame: 1917–2012 48 All Hail Kale 10 buyers' picks Top-Selling Energy and Health Bars 12 specialty food news Di Bruno Bros. Cheese Shop opens in a Giant Super Food Store and more news 47 supplier news Pamela's Products expands and more happenings 12 legislative & regulatory news FSMA public meetings and more 59 online highlights 16 food trends Te year of quinoa, British TV invades the kitchen and more trends On the cover: Average Joe's Bread Making Kit Photo: Mark Ferri; Food Styled: Leslie Orlandini; Props Styled: Fran Matalon-Degni 58 resource guide 60 q & a All in the Family NG C SE TIO N , , ce ew pla t's N DV ket a h ot! r LA W IA Ma C g t's H E in a SP lud Wh nc i T ER ISI