Food Industry Glossary

Thaw a frozen product.

Sales promotion material affixed to a shelf or wall, offering special promotions to consumers. Tear Strip – A string or tape which, when pulled, will open a case or package.

The quoted price, subject to sale and cash discounts.

As in “sales district” or district manager.” A geographic area of responsibility. Usually includes one or two major markets or several small ones. Larger than “territory” but smaller than a “division” or “region.”

The complete set of data elements which must be taken into account whenever software systems are written. Industry efforts are underway to define a standard data model for retailers.