The COVID-19 pandemic is upending deli operations, but strong meat and poultry revenue opportunities remain for operators who adjust to the changing landscape.
The supermarket deli on a wild roller coaster ride.
After years of increasing revenues, prepared-foods activity is crashing as consumers switch to homemade meals as they seek safety and savings in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Sales of grab-and-go lunchmeats, meanwhile, are skyrocketing as shoppers look to get in and out of stores quickly to avoid interacting with other people.