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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freight rate
The amount charged to ship merchandise. Rates are based on cost per 100 lbs or hundred weights (CWT), e.g., $2.00 CWT for 25 lbs based would be 50 cents per case.
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altruistic display
A product display that contains products from outside parties that did not pay for its manufacture or placement. Also used to describe the inclusion of a non-participating product within a store-wide seasonal program or other campaign.
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returns
Unsold, damaged, or defective merchandise sent to a supplier or distributor for credit or refund.
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price marker
The tool used to mark product prices.
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vertical display
See ribbon.
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Government Affairs work — federal and state — on the latest food industry policy, regulatory and legislative issues.
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