Seventy-eight percent of consumers cite price as the biggest factor in their grocery decisions, driving increased adoption of frozen foods as Americans seek to curb food costs, according to the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association. Recent findings from the USDA Consumer Price Index for Food show food away from home rose 4.1 percent over […]
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Fresh Thyme Market Relaunches Own Brand Portfolio
Downers Grove, Illinois-based Fresh Thyme Market has relaunched its Own Brand portfolio with expanded products, updated packaging and a strategy designed to make better-for-you and local choices more accessible. The grocer is focusing on increasing Own Brand penetration and growing its natural and organic assortments across key departments, including grocery, produce and frozen. All Fresh Thyme […]
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ShopRite Launches Free GLP-1 Wellness Starter Kits For Pharmacy Customers
Keasbey, New Jersey-based ShopRite has introduced Wellness Your Way Starter Kits, a free and limited-time offering designed to support customers beginning GLP-1 medications for weight management. While supplies last, customers filling their first GLP-1 prescription at a ShopRite pharmacy will receive a kit, which includes product samples and nutrition tips to help them build healthy […]
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IHA Survey: Consumers Plan To Host More At-Home Gatherings In 2026
Twenty-eight percent of consumers anticipate hosting more at-home gatherings in 2026, a four-point increase from 24 percent last year, according to the 2026 International Housewares Association‘s (IHA) At-Home Entertaining Survey released Feb. 23. The survey illustrates how hosting at-home gatherings – whether to celebrate life moments or for no reason at all – continues to […]
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Giumarra Companies Promotes Carmona, Lorusso To VP Roles
Los Angeles-based The Giumarra Companies has promoted Sebastian Carmona to VP of international development and Kristina Lorusso to VP of retail partner services. “As we continue to increase Giumarra’s capabilities and plan for long-term growth, I am pleased to congratulate Sebastian and Kristina in expanded leadership roles that will bring impactful value to our operations,” […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Association News, Featured News, Grocery Research
Report: Frozen Food Becoming Meal-Planning Essential For U.S. Consumers
New market data shows frozen food has moved from a backup option to a core element of meal planning for a growing share of American households, according to the fourth edition of the Power of Frozen in Retail report released during the recent AFFI-CON. The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) and FMI – The Food […]
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Conagra Brands Appoints Mulligan, Satriano To Board Of Directors
Conagra Brands, Inc. appointed John Mulligan and Pietro Satriano to its board of directors, expanding the panel from 11 to 12 members. “Conagra and its shareholders will benefit from their extensive leadership and corporate governance experience,” said Richard H. Lenny, chair of Conagra Brands. “In addition, John brings relevant expertise navigating retail business challenges and […]
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NPFDA Names Guest As 2025 Member Of The Year
The National Protein and Food Distributors Association (NPFDA) has recognized Judson “Jud” Guest of LAD Truck Lines as the 2025 NPFDA Member of the Year. A supporter of the association for more than 25 years, Guest has gone above and beyond in service to NPFDA. Throughout his involvement, he has willingly volunteered wherever help was […]