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Media Kit
Best-Met Publishing Co., Inc. publishes Food World and Food Trade News 12 times per year. This online media kit provides an overview of our circulation, editorial calendars, and ad rates.
Please download a PDF of our official media kit for the most complete information about our editorial and advertising policies.
To speak to an ad representative, please call (410) 730-5013 or contact us via e-mail.
Circulation information
Editorial calendar
Food World
Food Trade News
Ad Rates
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Editorial calendar: Food World
| Publication Date | Special Issues & Features |
| January 7, 2008 Materials: December 28 |
Futurecast 2008 A look ahead at the year 2008, with a retailer roundtable discussion. Also, Food World will take a look at Super Bowl merchandising with a surprise interview. |
| February 4, 2008 Materials: January 25 |
Frozen Food IRI Infoscan's listings of the fastest moving frozen food items in the Baltimore-Washington and Richmond-Norfolk markets. Also, spotlight interviews with frozen food and seafood companies in the market. |
| March 3, 2008 Materials: February 22 |
Foodservice A look at the foodservice industry within the retail supermarket business. Also included, “Meet the Buyers” in the retail foodservice industry as well as featurettes on several area suppliers. |
| April 7, 2008 Materials: March 28 |
Specialty Food Food World will take a look at the specialty food industry, highlighting interviews with area retailers, distributors and wholesalers handling specialty categories. |
| May 5, 2008 Materials: April 25 |
FMI/Dairy-Deli-Bakery Food World will "Meet the Buyers" in the dairy-deli-bakery segment. Also, IRI Infoscan's listings of fastest moving dairy-deli bakery items in the Baltimore-Washington and Richmond-Norfolk markets. Plus: Bonus circulation at the FMI Show in Las Vegas AND the IDDBA show in New Orleans. |
| June 9, 2008 Materials: May 23 |
Retail Market Study Food World's biggest and most important of the year! The annual market study breaks down sales and share for retailers from all segments doing business in the Baltimore-Washington, Richmond-Norfolk and Central Pennsylvania markets. |
| July 7, 2008 Materials: June 27 |
Manufacturer/Ethnic Foods Food World will “Meet the Buyers” in the ethnic categories, exploring trends and highlights of the fast-growing segment. Also, listings of the manufacturers with locations in our marketing area. |
| August 4, 2008 Materials: July 25 |
Direct Store Delivery Food World will "Meet the Buyers" in the DSD arena and spotlight suppliers and wholesalers in the arena. Also, DSD company listings. |
| September 1, 2008 Materials: August 22 |
Grocery IRI/Brokers |
| October 6, 2008 Materials: September 26 |
Produce, Naturals and Organics |
| November 3, 2008 Materials: October 24 |
Holiday/Seasonal Foods Merchandising Food World covers the holiday merchandising plans of the area’s retailers, featuring a “Meet the Buyers” segment |
| December 1, 2008 Materials: November 21 |
Year in Review/Wholesalers A review of the year 2008, with a retailer roundtable discussion. Also, a study of the wholesalers in the Food World market, along with company listings. |
Editorial calendar: Food Trade News
| Publication Date | Special Issues & Features |
| January 21, 2008 Materials: January 11 |
Futurecast 2008 A look ahead at the year 2008, with a retailer roundtable discussion. Also, Food Trade News will take a look at Super Bowl merchandising with a surprise interview. |
| February 19, 2008 Materials: February 8 |
Frozen Food IRI Infoscan’s listings of the fastest moving frozen food items in the Delaware Valley and Central Pennsylvania markets. Also, spotlight interviews with frozen food and seafood companies in the market. |
| March 17, 2008 Materials: March 7 |
Foodservice A look at the foodservice industry within the retail supermarket business. Also included, “Meet the Buyers” in the retail foodservice industry as well as featurettes on several area suppliers. |
| April 21, 2008 Materials: April 11 |
Specialty Food Food Trade News will take a look at the specialty food industry, highlighting interviews with area retailers, distributors and wholesalers handling specialty categories. Plus: Bonus circulation at the FMI Show in Las Vegas. |
| May 10, 2008 Materials: May 9 |
FMI/Dairy-Deli-Bakery Food Trade News will “Meet the Buyers” in the dairy-deli-bakery segment. Also, IRI Infoscan’s listings of fastest moving dairy-deli-bakery items in the Delaware Valley and Central Pennsylvania. Plus: Bonus circulation at the IDDBA show in New Orleans. |
| June 16, 2008 Materials: June 6 |
Retail Market Study Food Trade News' biggest and most important of the year! The annual market study breaks down sales and share for retailers from all segments doing business in the Delaware Valley, Central Pennsylvania, Lehigh Valley and Northeast PA markets. |
| July 21, 2008 Materials: July 11 |
Manufacturer/Ethnic Foods Food Trade News will “Meet the Buyers” in the ethnic categories, exploring trends and highlights of the fast-growing segment. Also, listings of the manufacturers with locations in our marketing area. |
| August 18, 2008 Materials: August 8 |
Direct Store Delivery Food Trade News will "Meet the Buyers" in the DSD arena and spotlight suppliers and wholesalers in the arena. Also, DSD company listings. |
| September 15, 2008 Materials: September 5 |
Grocery IRI/Brokers IRI Infoscan’s listings of the fastest moving edible and non-edible grocery items in the Delaware Valley and Central Pennsylvania markets. Also, a food brokers' directory and a panel discussion with regional food broker companies. |
| October 20, 2008 Materials: October 10 |
Produce, Naturals and Organics |
| November 17, 2008 Materials: November 7 |
Holiday/Seasonal Foods Merchandising Food Trade News covers the holiday merchandising plans of the area’s retailers, featuring a “Meet the Buyers” segment |
| December 15, 2008 Materials: December 5 |
Year in Review/Wholesalers A review of the year 2008, with a retailer roundtable discussion. Also, a study of the wholesalers in the Food Trade News market, along with company listings. |
Food World is published on the first Monday of the month
Food Trade News is published on the thrid Monday of the month
Food World/Food Trade News Typical Space Costs |
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| Size of ad | 1 time | 3 times | 6 times | 9 times | 12 times |
| Full-page |
$3,187.80 | $3,087.75 | $2,887.75 | $2,587.75 | $2,574.10 |
| Vertical half-page | $1,912.68 | $1,884.96 | $1,839.18 | $1,797.60 | $1,784.46 |
| Horizontal half-page | $1,593.90 | $1,570.80 | $1,532.65 | $1,498.00 | $1,457.05 |
Food World/Food Trade News Typical Space Costs |
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| Size of ad | 1 time | 3 times | 6 times | 9 times | 12 times |
| Full-page |
$2,656.50 | $2,556.45 | $2,356.50 | $2,056.50 | $1,656.50 |
| Vertical half-page | $1,593.50 | $1,566.60 | $1,520.82 | $1,475.04 | $1,429.68 |
| Horizontal half-page | $1,328.25 | $1,305.50 | $1,267.35 | $1,229.20 | $1,191.40 |
| Insert Costs | Single leaf: $2,970.00 Double leaf: $4,070.00 (commissionable) Must have a minimum of 20,000 inserts PER paper. Inserts must be pre-printed and sent directly to our printer. The cost of having the insert inserted into the paper depends on size, single means no larger than one page of the paper, (10x11.5) double leaf is two pages (both sides). |
| Agency Discounts | Agencies receive a 15% discount on gross cost |
| Color | $350 extra per page (net) |
| Closing Dates | Materials must be received at least 10 days prior to publication date |
| Advertising Representatives | Food World: Carol Cherington, 410-730-5013
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| Ad Material Information | |
| Page Size | 52.5 column inches per page (5 columns x 10.5”) |
| Column Space | 1 column inch=2"x1" |
| Specs | Digital submissions should be high-resolution PDF files with all fonts and graphics collected/embedded. No bleeds. Color is process (CMYK). Ad sizes are described above. |
| Submissions | Submissions can be sent via email to the editor, Terri Maloney, at |
| FTP | FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is available. For further information, contact Terri Maloney at 410-730-5013. |
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