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Examining the Feasibility of Healthy Minimum Stocking Standards for Small Food Stores

This study builds on the recommendations for healthy minimum stocking developed by an expert panel convened by Healthy Eating Research in 2015. It tests the feasibility of the standards and provides practical insight from retailers about implementation. Researchers collected qualitative and quantitative data from 57 small stores in four states (Arizona, Delaware, Minnesota, and North More

Keywords: Corner store, Food outlet, Fruits and vegetables, Nutrition standards, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Date: April 2018

Resource Type: Journal Article

Focus Areas: Food Retail Nutrition Policy & Programs

Understanding the Feasibility of Implementing the Recommendations for Minimum Stocking Levels and Marketing Strategies for Small Retail Food Stores

The purposes of this project are to: 1) understand the barriers and facilitators to the implementation of the Minimum Stocking Levels and Marketing Strategies of Healthful Foods for Small Retail Food Stores recommendations developed in 2015 among stores most likely to face challenges (rural and urban, dollar and family-owned stores), and 2) obtain a baseline More

Keywords: Corner store, Food outlet, Fruits and vegetables, Healthy food financing, In-store marketing, Nutrition standards, Point-of-decision prompts, Rural, Spanish language, Urban

Date: March 2016

Resource Type: Commissioned Research Project Summary

Focus Areas: Food Access Food Retail