In Supermarket Perimeter's October issue, we highlighted four innovative products that are new to the fresh perimeter.

Products associated with the recall range from RTE poultry, frozen meals, prepared foods, prepared salads, salad kits and others.

The new TamperFlag rigid containers feature a tamper-evident “flag” that pops up and stays raised once opened to alert consumers that the container has been unsealed.

The rollout follows the brand’s release of an overnight oats line.

The products include Bolthouse Fresh Carrot Shakers, Carrot Side Dish Sizzlers and Fresh Soup n’ Stewin’ Carrots.

Scott Heyer, senior product marketing manager of space and assortment at RELEX Solutions, said that merchandising should be assessed on a week-by-week basis and for some departments, even daily.

Football and current pop culture icons like Chappell Roan and Taylor Swift are playing a role in grocery retail seasonal merchandising this fall.

Irritation over grocery costs spanned all consumer age groups and income levels in a recent survey — 87% of baby boomers polled voiced frustration, as did 79% of households with over $100,000 in annual income.

As the cumulative impact of inflation lingers, produce’s power to attract primary and secondary shoppers to the store will be even more important.

In-store signage, followed by digital coupons, the store app and loyalty programs are now more important than the paper circular, especially among younger shoppers.