Pete Hodgson

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Chicopee, Massachusetts

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Meat and Seafood Consulting

Meat Managers Share Advice on Competing with the Big Boys
Meat Managers Share Advice on Competing with the Big Boys

Meat Managers Share Advice on Competing with the Big Boys

By Pete Hodgson 189 March-April 2017 A decade ago, it was still a challenge for consumers to find high quality, locally raised meats. Nowadays, there is no shortage of choices. Everyone from the mom-and-pop grocer to the big-box retailer offers some kind of deal on meat—even the gas station! Competitors [...]

By Pete Hodgson|May 6th, 2017|Categories: Articles, Cooperative Grocer, Expand & Grow|Tags: growth, meat, meat & seafood, prepared foods|

Ten Meat Margin Killers: Aim for Variety, High Quality, Freshness
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Ten Meat Margin Killers: Aim for Variety, High Quality, Freshness

Ten Meat Margin Killers: Aim for Variety, High Quality, Freshness

By Pete Hodgson 182 January-February 2016 Building your meat department’s reputation for variety, high quality, and freshness is a big part of creating loyal customers. Customers today often prefer cuts prepared in-house, and demand for value-added products and locally sourced meats continues to grow. The short shelf life of meat [...]