Publix Unveils New Subs, Ice Cream Flavors

0:00It's April 24th. I'm Corey with The Story, and this is Durham News today, your AI-powered local news. Grocery store deli sections are blowing up right now. Folks choosing prepared foods over restaurant meals has more than doubled in the last 10 years, hitting 28% this year. Plus, 53% of Americans mix deli stuff with home ingredients for hybrid meals, saving time while keeping it fresh. Retailers know they got a step up with standout items to win loyalty and cut down on shopping stress. Publix Down South has mastered this with their pub subs, which win viral thanks to fresh flavors, big portions, and fans like celebs raving on mine. This spring, Publix is dropping three new subs in one sandwich, all built around Tinder, smoked brisket, a bold switch from their usual chicken tenders, and deli meats. They're pairing it with spicy cheese, jalapenos, pickles, or classic lettuce in tomato, all drizzled in sweet and spicy barbecue sauce. Meanwhile, Publix is getting sweet with 19 new ice cream flavors and pints and half gallons,

1:04like root beer float and bourbon praline crumble. Plus four bakery cookies, such as double chocolate and raspberry cream cheese. With 62% of people seeing small sweets as daily self-care, and most grabbing them at grocery stores, Publix is primed to spark the next. Big trend, and keep those deli lines buzzing.