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.

TERM DU JOUR

buying habits

A profile of consumers' purchasing patterns and habits derived from analyzing data.

FACTS & FIGURES
The supermarket industry employs

5.5 Million people

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  • cost-plus wholesale grocer

    A wholesaler who bills merchandise to retailers at cost, plus an operating mark-up.

  • spoilage allowance (breakage allowance)

    A manufacturer's allowance to a wholesaler/retailer for breakage or spoiled products.

  • supervisor

    A member of middle management employed by a chain store or a voluntary wholesaler to aid in maintaining profitable retail operations; one who visits stores and who is responsible to top management for the conduct of store personnel.

  • purchasing power

    A measure of a family's or individual's disposable income.

  • rows

    See facings.