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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THE PANEL Colleen Sundlie Date Lady Jina Osumi Humphry Slocombe Jack Acree Saffron Road Foods Lisa Cox Gem City Fine Foods specialty food maker A mazon continues to wield its colossal influence on the food retail industry. Last year's acquisition of Whole Foods Market led to a host of changes in the way its small specialty suppliers can market their brands. And now same-day grocery delivery and innovations from in-store Amazon lockers to its recently debuted car trunk delivery, are making e-commerce even more convenient for busy shoppers. Here, four producers discuss how they're pivoting to keep pace with the changing retail climate. Specialty food makers discuss the shifting retail landscape's impact on their selling strategy. BY JULIE GALLAGHER Q&A: Climate Change Responses have been edited for clarity and fit. PHOTOS: INDIVIDUAL COMPANIES 146 ❘ SPECIALTY FOOD MAGAZINE specialtyfood.com