2021 Content Calendar
| ISSUE | AD CLOSE | MATERIALS | FEATURED REPORT | ALSO FEATURED | FRESH MARKET | FRESH MARKET | CENTER STORE | NEW PRODUCT TRENDS | SPECIAL AD SECTION* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Dec-4 | Dec-8 | State of Industry / Retailer Expectations Survey | Natural & Plant-Based Trends | Meat | Deli: Sliced Meat & Sandwiches | Beer & Wine | CBD | Global Foods |
| Feb | Jan-4 | Jan-11 | In-Store Safety & Sanitation | Channel Spotlight: Independent Grocers | Produce | Baked Goods | General Merchandise | Freezer Case | Equipment & Technology: Payment |
| Mar | Feb-1 | Feb-8 | Technology & Innovation | Workforce & Labor | Meat | Dairy | Candy | Beverages (RTD) | Plant-Based |
| Apr | Mar-1 | Mar-8 | Driving Traffic at Grocery Chains: Pharmacies | Channel Spotlight: Convenience | Seafood | Foodservice Beverages | Frozen | Healthy Snacks | Packaging |
| May | Apr-1 | Apr-8 | Focus on Foodservice | Sustainability | Deli: Hot Foods | Produce | Better-for-You | Alcoholic Beverages | Equipment & Technology: Safety |
| Jun AD STUDY | May-3 | May-10 | Fresh Foods Trends Research | Grocery Distribution / Supply Chain | Cheese | Sustainability | Snacks | Candy | Sustainable Foods |
| Jul | Jun-1 | Jun-8 | Top Retailers Issue: Sales ranking of the top food retailers and online retailers in the industry | Channel Spotlght: Drugstores | Plant-Based Dairy | Baked Goods | Beverages (RTD) | Eco-Friendly | Gourmet |
| Aug | Jul-1 | Jul-8 | Category Guide: SN's annual category report including data, trends and analysis on leading fresh and center store products | Health & Wellness Trends | Pet | Baby | Equipment & Technology: Back of House | ||
| Sep | Aug-2 | Aug-9 | Retailer of the Year: Profiling the retailer that made the biggest impact in 2021 | Equipment Trends & Innovations | Meat | Deli | Health & Beauty | Plant-Based | Beverages |
| Oct | Sep-1 | Sep-8 | Center Store Trends Research | Channel Spotlight: Natural & Organic | Plant-Based Meat | Floral | Tea & Coffee | Health & Beauty | Baked Goods & Snacks |
| Nov | Oct-1 | Oct-11 | Focus on Private Label | Delivery & Pickup | Produce | Deli: Soups & Sides | Condiments & Sauces | Pet | Equipment & Technology: Sustainability |
| Dec | Nov-1 | Nov-8 | 2022 Retail Trends & Outlook: SN works with analysts on predictions and expectations for the industry in the year ahead | Channel Spotlight: Dollar Stores | Meat | Food Safety | Vitamins & Supplements | Dairy Case | Breakfast Foods |
| IN EVERY ISSUE: - Off the Shelf (podcast in print) grocery exec interview - Technology section in Industry Insider section | *Ad sections have different ad close and material due dates. Contact us for details. | ||||||||
| Updated: 3/23/2021 | NOTE: Topics are subject to change/cancellation |
