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 Buyers' Picks
Asian Best-Sellers

by Nicole Potenza Denis
October 8, 2009


From seaweed noodles and steamed pork buns to lychee juice and cult beers, here are items that are popular at retailers around the country.




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Grab-and-Go Hits
September 17, 2009
Prepared comfort foods, chocolate indulgences and petite bottles of sparkling wines are some of the best on-the-run sellers from around the country.

Back in Vogue
July 7, 2009
From home-style meals such as chicken and dumplings to retro sweets and wallet-friendly wines, discover foods that are returning to the forefront.

Top-Selling Deli Extras
June 22, 2009
Seasonal fresh fruit, artisan bread and balsamic vinegar are just some of retailers’ leading picks for natural tie-ins at the deli counter.

The Hottest Frozen Foods
April 28, 2009
Consumer-pleasing entrées—from gluten-free mac and cheese to goat cheese and spinach quesadillas to various specialty pizzas, plus winning frozen drink mixes.

Best-Selling Brunch Fare
March 30, 2009
From the sweet to the savory to the sparkling, these items fly off the shelves.

Top-Selling Craft Beers
February 25, 2009
Retailers reveal the small-batch favorites that are flying off their shelves. Plus tips on choosing the right salty, smoky or sweet-tasting nut to enjoy alongside.

Strong Year-Round Sellers
December 22, 2008
From conveniently packaged crackers and salted caramel ice cream to easy-to-drink biodynamic wines and antioxidant teas, see which products are flying off the shelves nationwide.

Best-selling Mediterranean Appetizers
November 2, 2008
These vibrant flavors run the gamut from preserved lemons and spicy harisa to the licorice notes of wild fennel and the floral fragrance of mellow Greek wines. Leading retailers share their favorite Mediterranean starters and hors d’oeuvres.

Winter Cheese Pleasers
November 1, 2008


Beverages with Benefits
October 31, 2008
From the antioxidants in green teas and ginger brews to herbal tonics with digestive qualities, leading retailers name the drinks that their customers favor for flavor and function.

Destination Foods
July 29, 2008
From Corsican honey to hard-to-find Piedmontese cheese to Belgian beer first made in the Middle Ages, top retailers talk up their favorite protected European products. (See box below for definitions.)

20 under $10
July 29, 2008
From imported Italian pastas to chocolate laced with bacon to a Sauvignon Blanc with a twist, retailers across the country can't say enough about these affordable specialty items that give their customers more bang for their buck.

Retailers' Best-Selling Latin American Foods
July 25, 2008
Brazilian pao de queijo cheese breads, Mexican annatto achiote seasoning and Argentinean Malbec wines are just a few of these retailers' 19 top picks.

Sweet Sellers
July 24, 2008
From Balsamic Caramel Bars to Lemon Melts to Italian rosés, here are 22 popular treats from top specialty retailers.

Retailers Push "Free" Food
July 23, 2008
Here are some of the best-selling gluten-free, dairy-free, wheat-free products and more at stores across the country.

Top Retailers Share Their Best-Selling Cocktail Party Foods
March 3, 2008
From fancy cured meats and imported cheeses to local homemade specialties, these products are flying off shelves nationwide.

Foods for Easy Entertaining
February 25, 2008
From smoked trout spreads to a distinct Hungarian wine, five retailers share their food and beverage selections to help customers plan a dinner party.

What are your best-selling splurge items?
October 1, 2007
From coveted truffle products to made-from-scratch indulgent desserts, retailers agree customers will spend a little more on high-quality items.


What are your best-selling ethnic foods?
September 1, 2007
More consumers are seeking out ethnic foods and retailers are responding.


What are your best-selling picnic foods?
July 1, 2007
 

What are your best-selling kid-friendly products?
June 1, 2007
More and more parents are concerned about the quality of their children's food, making organic and natural kids food a favorable option.


What are your best-selling local products?
May 10, 2007


What products help to create a theme party?
April 2, 2007


What are your best-selling whole grain products?
February 28, 2007


What are your best-selling flavor enhancers?
November 7, 2006


What are your best-selling items to include in a gift basket?
September 29, 2006


What products respond the best to in-store sampling?
August 29, 2006


What are your best-selling snack foods?
July 1, 2006


What are your best-selling cheese accompaniments?
June 1, 2006


What are your best-selling beverages?
May 2, 2006


How has the rising cost of fuel affected customers’ purchases?
January 10, 2006


What are your best-selling one-dish entrées or desserts?
November 1, 2005


What are your best-selling easy appetizers for the holiday season?
October 1, 2005


What are your best-selling surprise holiday hits?
August 22, 2005


What are your best-selling summer refreshers?
June 6, 2005


What are your best-selling grilling items?
May 9, 2005


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What are your best-selling hostess gifts?
September 2, 2004


Buyers' Picks: July 2004
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June 11, 2004


Buyers' Picks: May 2004
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