Freybe is one of western Canada's leading manufacturers of premium gourmet deli meats, with annual sales of approximately $78 million.

Already known for seafood protein salads, Blount Fine Foods now offers Asian Wheatberry & Edamame Salad and a Tzatiki Taboule. Asian Wheatberry is a gluten-free mixture of wheatberry, barley and edamame tossed with lime juice, garlic and basil, sprinkled with a touch of jalapeño. Blount says this vegetarian product has only 50 calories and 0g trans fat per serving.

Litehouse Foods, long known for salad dressings, has announced the launch of their hand crafted cheeses into the retail deli.

The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) commissioned a study to examine consumer attitudes toward deli purchases. “Consumers in the Deli: Attitudes, Buying Behavior and Purchase Drivers” found nearly two thirds of respondents claim they are making a “serious effort” to cut back on fat.

Sara Lee Corp. plans a major image upgrade of its meat brands when the company splits its North American retail unit from its international coffee business next year, according to a report.