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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cooperative (co-op) advertising
The practice of sharing the costs for mutually beneficial marketing activity among two or more parties.
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rounder
A circular fixture for clothing.
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case labels
A product's identification and pricing label attached to a product or case when shipped.
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parity pricing
Pricing products at the same margin as competitors in an area.
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pegboard
A board of varying size, with spaced holes in which pegs, or metal hangers may be inserted for the hanging of small items.
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