International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) CEO David Haaf has stepped down from his position effective Feb. 26, the organization’s board of directors announced. Chris Schwass, the association’s CFO, has been appointed acting CEO. Schwass, who has 28 years of experience at the Madison-Wisconsin-based organization, will lead operations while the board begins the search for […]
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Food Lion Begins Annual Orange Bag Donation Campaign
Food Lion launched its annual three-week Orange Bag campaign Feb. 25, inviting customers to turn purchases of fresh navel oranges into meals for communities through its Food Lion Feeds hunger-relief platform. The campaign, which runs through March 17, benefits Feeding America and partner food banks throughout the retailer’s 10-state footprint. Since it began in 2019, […]
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NFRA Survey Finds Price Is Biggest Factor In Grocery Decisions
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 […]
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Marzetti Co. To Acquire Bachan’s Japanese Barbecue Sauce Brand
Westerville, Ohio-based The Marzetti Co. has entered into an agreement to acquire Bachan’s Inc., a Japanese barbecue sauce brand, for $400 million. The transaction is expected to close before Marzetti’s fiscal year end of June 30, subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions. Marzetti intends to fund the acquisition with cash on hand and […]
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Evergood Sausage Co. Celebrates 100th Anniversary
Evergood Sausage Co. marked its 100-year anniversary, celebrating a century of family leadership and old-world craftsmanship while maintaining hardwood-smoking traditions established in 1926. Founded by Bavarian immigrant and master sausage maker Jacob Rauscher in San Francisco’s Mission District, Evergood grew from a neighborhood butchershop into a nationally recognized brand. The company operates from its historic […]
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Borden Launches Three Refrigerated Cheese Dip Varieties
Borden Cheese launched a line of refrigerated cheese dips featuring three varieties packaged in 12-ounce microwaveable containers. The lineup includes Queso Blanco, a mild blend featuring real jalapeño peppers, that is available now. Two additional flavors – Nacho and Jalapeño – will debut in March. The Nacho variety is positioned as the gold standard for […]
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ProAmpac Expands Fiber Packaging Platform For Dry Food Products
ProAmpac has expanded its ProActive Recyclable RP-2000 High Barrier Series, a curbside recyclable, fiber-based packaging platform designed to replace traditional non-recyclable multilayer structures. The RP-2000 platform provides barriers to oxygen and moisture, making it suited for sensitive dry food products including oatmeal, granola, cereal, spices, snacks, dried fruits and nuts. The expansion aims to help […]
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Litehouse Foods Shares Rebranded Name, New Corporate Identity
Sandpoint, Idaho-based Litehouse Inc. is repositioning its corporate identity to Litehouse Foods as the company approaches its 63rd anniversary and marks 20 years of employee ownership. The new corporate identity unites the company’s portfolio of brands – including Litehouse, Organicville, Veggiecraft, Sky Valley and partnered licensed brands Flavortown and Zaxby’s – under a refreshed vision and […]
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IHA Selects 60 Finalists For 2026 Global Innovation Awards
The Rosemont, Illinois-based International Housewares Association (IHA) has selected 60 new products for the home – five for each of the 12 categories – as finalists for the 2026 IHA Global Innovation Awards for Excellence in Product Design. The annual awards program recognizes distinction in the home and housewares industry. Finalists will be featured at The […]
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Utz Brands Targets $1.9B Sales In Long-Term Growth Plan
Hanover, Pennsylvania-based Utz Brands outlined long-term targets – including $1.9 billion in net sales potential and annual adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) growth of 6-8 percent with margin expansion to at least 17 percent – Feb. 18 during the Consumer Analyst Group of New York conference. CEO Howard Friedman and CFO BK […]
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Challenge Butter Survey Finds Americans Rejecting Restrictive Food Rules
Nearly two-thirds of Americans said they want to eat better without restriction or aren’t changing how they eat in 2026, according to a survey of more than 2,000 U.S. adults commissioned by Dublin, California-based Challenge Butter. The research shows Americans are prioritizing enjoyment and personal choice over rigid food rules. Three in four said flavor […]
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Campbell’s Taps CPG Veteran Anand To Lead Snacks Division
Camden, New Jersey-based Campbell’s announced that seasoned global executive Mohit Anand will join the company as EVP and president of its Snacks division on Feb. 23. Anand succeeds Elizabeth Duggan, who is departing the company after a nearly seven-year tenure that included leading Campbell’s Canadian business and serving as chief transformation officer. Anand steps into […]
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NFRA: Consumers Prefer Naturally Protein-Rich Foods Over Fortified Options
Consumers prioritize naturally protein-rich foods like meat, eggs and dairy over heavily fortified alternatives, according to new research from the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association. The Harrisburg, Pennsylvania-based trade association found that while interest in added protein remains strong, particularly among parents, health-conscious shoppers and middle-income households, consumers consistently place greater trust in foods […]