Food Industry Glossary

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Like every industry, the food retail industry has special terms we use to describe aspects of our business. This glossary can help newcomers to the food retail industry learn terminology and help seasoned food industry experts keep up-to-date.

FACTS & FIGURES The supermarket industry employs

5.5 Million people

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