CONTENTS 8 September 12 20 news merchandising cover story NEED TO KNOW Debates and definitions ON DISPLAY CULINARY CREATIONS Chef and retailer relationships 10 spotlight BY THE NUMBERS Sandwiches Holiday pies 16 specialty insights CONSIDER Dips 6 * SEPTEMBER 2018 * instore 48 product trends FIRST TO MARKET 46 equipment & packaging LATEST INNOVATION Sanitation p. 29