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

by Shelby Team

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

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 […]

Posted inNews, Corporate Store News, Dollar General, National, Southeast

Dollar General Marks America’s 250th With Red Cross Donation

by Shelby Team

Dollar General has announced a $250,000 donation to the American Red Cross Disaster Responder Program to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. The contribution, which also marks the 25th anniversary of the partnership between Dollar General and the ARC, will help extend and strengthen the organization’s disaster preparedness, response and recovery efforts nationwide. “We are proud to […]

Posted inNational, News, Online Grocery Technology

Grocery Outlet Selects Afresh For Full-Store Ordering

by Shelby Team

Grocery Outlet, an extreme-value grocer, has selected Afresh for store ordering across every department – center store, general merchandise, meat and produce – at its more than 500 stores run by independent operators. The partnership will provide each operator with intelligent ordering that balances shrink, out-of-stocks, labor and margin while maintaining the operator autonomy that […]

Posted inFinance News, National, News, Online Grocery Technology

Ottimate Launches First MCP Integration Among AP Platforms

by Shelby Team

Ottimate, an artificial intelligence-powered accounts payable automation platform serving invoice-heavy industries including grocery and foodservice, has announced the first Model Context Protocol integration in the market, enabling finance leaders to bring AP data directly into large language models for financial insights. The announcement is part of Ottimate’s 2026 summer release, which also includes enhancements to […]

Posted in, Association News, Featured News, National, News

NGA Criticizes Preliminary Approval Of $38B Swipe Fee Settlement

by Shelby Team

The National Grocers Association expressed disappointment after a federal judge granted preliminary approval to a revised $38 billion settlement between Visa, Mastercard and U.S. merchants over credit card interchange fees, calling on Congress to pass legislation the association says would deliver more meaningful reform. U.S. District Judge Brian Cogan in Brooklyn, New York, ruled June […]

Posted inFeatured News, Grocery Research, National, News

Gen X Wants Global Flavors, Stores Aren’t Stocking Them

by Shelby Team

Grocery retailers may be underestimating one of their most valuable customer groups, according to new research from Cashew, a Calgary, Alberta-based consumer insights firm. The study found Generation X shoppers are more interested in international and specialty foods than conventional grocery assumptions suggest, yet many feel mainstream stores have not caught up. In a survey […]

Posted inProduce News, Association News, National, News

Produce Coalition For USMCA Launches To Protect Tariff-Free Trade

by Shelby Team

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 inGuest Contributors, Featured News, Finance News, Grocery Store Equipment, National, News

Hidden Profit: The Power Of Knowing Your Store

by Jonathan Tan

My colleague Peter Cooke and I are approaching a combined 40 years of helping food retailers improve their operations and, ultimately, their profit. For many of these years, this was represented by best sustainable practices or a similar vernacular. Regardless of the outside wrapper, we helped real retailers – real people – identify and capture […]

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 […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Midwest, National, News, The Kroger Co.

Kroger Announces Summer-Long Series of 4X Fuel Points Events

by Shelby Team

The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) has announced a summer-long series of 4X Fuel Points events to help customers save more on everyday purchases. Using Fuel Points, shoppers can save up to $35 on their next fill-up from rewards earned when shopping for everyday essentials, summer cookouts or holiday celebrations. “At Kroger, we’re focused on helping […]