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Survey: 85% Say Whole-Food Protein Is Healthier Than Processed Alternatives

by Shelby Team

A new national survey of 2,000 U.S. adults commissioned by Pre Brands finds that consumers strongly prefer real, whole‑food protein sources over processed alternatives. Eighty‑five percent of respondents say whole‑food protein is healthier than protein from processed products, 79 percent find it more satisfying and 74 percent say it is more filling. Nearly two‑thirds (65 […]

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Sprouts To Add Local Coffee Cafés Inside 10 FL Stores

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Sprouts Farmers Market will open 10 Buddy Brew Coffee cafes inside select stores in Tampa Bay and Southwest Florida this summer, the companies announced June 10. The cafés will launch in Sprouts stores in Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas and Sarasota counties and more than doubling the Tampa-based coffee roaster’s total cafe footprint. Enhancing the in-store experience […]

Posted inProduce News, Association News, National, News

Produce Coalition For USMCA Launches To Protect Tariff-Free Trade

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A new industry group formed to protect tariff-free agricultural trade and consumer access to affordable fresh produce has announced its official launch. The Produce Coalition for USMCA represents growers, packers, shippers, distributors and sellers of fresh produce in the United States. The group said it will advocate for maintaining the market access provisions established under […]

Posted inAssociation News, Frozen Food, National, News

NFRA Names Winners Of 2026 Penguin Pitch Contest For Emerging Brands

by Shelby Team

The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) has announced the winners of the third-annual Penguin Pitch: Emerging Brand Contest, a program designed to spotlight up-and-coming brands reshaping the frozen and refrigerated aisles through innovation, flavor and purpose. Category winners Following a review process, three brands earned top honors in the following categories: • Best […]

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Wakefern Wins Top Awards For Bowl & Basket Soda Packaging Design

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Wakefern Food Corp. received a Silver Award at the 2026 Vertex Awards for the design of its Bowl & Basket Specialty Prebiotic/Probiotic Soda packaging. It was the seventh consecutive year Wakefern won in the global private brand design competition. The awards took place in May at New York’s Times Square. Organized by the Velocity Institute, […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Marketing News, Midwest, News, Save A Lot

Save A Lot Spotlighting How Its Stores Cut Meat In-House

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Save‑A‑Lot has launched a Fresh Cut Meat campaign, spotlighting the retailer’s commitment to providing customers with fresh, quality meat cut in-store. The campaign highlights a key point of difference from other national grocery chains: Save‑A‑Lot cuts meat fresh in‑store. At stores nationwide, trained meat cutters prepare select beef and pork products daily. “At Save‑A‑Lot, we […]

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Circana, FMI Webinar: Digital Demand Reshapes Fresh Food Shopping

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Fresh food sales are navigating a complex consumer landscape shaped by gas price pressures, affordability concerns and accelerating e-commerce adoption, according to insights shared during a recent webinar hosted by Circana and FMI. The online session, “Fresh Perspectives: Demystifying Demand in the Digital Age,” brought together Jonna Parker, VP of fresh foods at Circana; Kelly […]

Posted inCenter Store, Featured News, Health & Wellness, News, Northeast

Unilever Investing $270M For R&D Hub In New Haven, CT

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Unilever has unveiled plans to develop a new Global Innovation Center in New Haven, Connecticut, representing a $270 million investment. The facility, set to open by spring 2029, will serve as a hub for the company’s research and development (R&D) for personal care, beauty and well-being businesses in the U.S. and worldwide. The center will […]

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Fresh Connect Expands Produce Card To Four Tailored Grocery Options

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Fresh Connect has expanded its offering from a single produce card to four specialized medically supportive grocery cards, paired with a new companion app that gives cardholders clarity on what is approved under their program. Since its launch in 2020, Fresh Connect has helped health plans, healthcare providers and community partners deliver access to $12.3 […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Executive News, News, Southwest

Tyson Foods Names Schomburger Next CEO, Succeeding King

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Tyson Foods has named Jeff Schomburger president and CEO, effective Oct. 4. Following a transition period beginning in July, Schomburger will succeed Donnie King, who is retiring after a 43‑year career with the company. Schomburger has been a member of the Tyson Foods board of directors since 2016, which has given him a strong understanding […]

Posted inNews, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Organic Natural, Southeast

Sprouts Opening First Store In Savannah, GA

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Sprouts Farmers Market will open its first store in Savannah, Georgia, next year, according to a news release from an Atlanta real estate firm. The Phoenix, Arizona-based natural and organic grocer has signed a lease at Crossroads Shopping Center, a 92,000-square-foot neighborhood retail center on Savannah’s east side. The store is targeted to open in […]