Food Industry Glossary

Like every industry, the food industry has special terms we use to describe aspects of our business. This glossary can help newcomers learn terminology and help seasoned food industry experts keep up to date.

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Extra products stored in a backroom to restock shelves between deliveries.

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  • convenience store

    A smaller, compact, self-service store with a limited number of brands and stock keeping units (SKUs) focused on high usage and immediate consumption. The option to purchase auto fuel may also be included at the store.

  • front end

    The part of the store devoted to the check-outs; often includes the Manager’s Office.

  • inner pack

    A sub-package within a master package.

  • horizontal display

    Stocking a line of similar products so they form a horizontal pattern across a single shelf. Also known as Horizontal Set, Horizontal Arrangement. See vertical arrangement.

  • customer-centric (shopper-centric)

    A strategy in which store designs and layouts, merchandising activity, product selection and/or marketing initiatives are developed to meet the needs of specific consumer groups.