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FMI Report: 92% Of U.S. Households Have Store Brands

by Shelby Report Staff

Store brands have become a fixture in American homes, with 92 percent of U.S. grocery shoppers having private brand products in their homes – up from 89 percent last year – according to new consumer research from FMI – The Food Industry Association. Private brand dollar sales rose 2.8 percent year over year, outpacing national […]

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Wilton Celebrates America’s 250th With Patriotic Recipes, Bakeware

by Shelby Report Staff

Wilton has launched a curated collection of recipes, bakeware and decorating tools to help home bakers celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday. “Baking is a pastime that brings generations together–through recipes handed down, techniques learned and moments celebrated,” said Shanta McGahey, director of brand and community at Wilton. “Wilton is proud to have been part of […]

Posted inFeatured News, Feature, Grocery News, Independent Store News, International Foods, News, Southeast

Hispanic Supermarket In ATL Winning World Cup Summer

by Shelby Report Staff

A visit to Talpa Supermercados in metro Atlanta shows how experiential retail, fresh departments and cultural connection can turn a soccer summer into sustained traffic. The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11-July 19, co-hosted for the first time by the United States, Mexico and Canada, with Atlanta among the 11 U.S. host cities. […]

Posted inGrocery Research, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, National, News

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

by Shelby Report Staff

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

by Shelby Report Staff

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

by Shelby Report Staff

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 Report Staff

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 […]

Posted inPackaging News, Beverage News, News, Northeast, Private Label Brands, Wakefern

Wakefern Wins Top Awards For Bowl & Basket Soda Packaging Design

by Shelby Report Staff

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

by Shelby Report Staff

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 […]