Efficient, reliable and easy-to-use equipment is extremely important in the meat room, especially to meet the increased demand for specialty cuts and case-ready products.
Grocery stores are continually developing new ways for customers to shop more quickly and efficiently. Fresh departments like deli or meat often experience long customer wait times as these areas offer customized products ordered to meet consumers’ requests.
The Age of COVID has driven home the importance of properly cleaning and sanitizing equipment used in the production of foods sold in grocery perimeter departments. At the same time, however, labor shortages have made it harder to find qualified workers to perform those tasks.
Manufacturers of equipment for use in grocery meat departments are finding demand for their labor-saving products going up as many retailers struggle with finding enough employees.