The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association elected officers for 2025-26 at its annual board of directors meeting Oct. 18 and board members at the annual membership meeting during the NFRA Convention. Bill Kynast, Chobani’s SVP of sales, will chair the board. Kynast has served on the NFRA Board of Directors since 2019 and previously […]
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NFRA First Penguin Leadership Program Marks Milestone Year
The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) concluded its First Penguin Next Generation Leadership Program, a year-long initiative that equipped 30 rising professionals from across the frozen and refrigerated supply chain with leadership training, industry insight and cross-company collaboration. Launched in January, the program was designed to fast-track leadership development and create space for […]
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Whole Foods Market Forecasts 2026 Top Food, Beverage Trends
Whole Foods Market’s Trends Council has shared its top food trends for 2026 in the retailer’s annual predictions report. The council foresees 2026 as the year of fiber frenzy, fine-dining freezer finds and an uptick in tallow. The council – a collective of Whole Foods Market employees ranging from foragers and buyers to culinary experts […]
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AFFI Hires Meredith As Director Of Marketing, Communications
The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) has named Rebecca Meredith its new director of marketing and communications. In this role, she will oversee the organization’s content creation and execution, as well as drive AFFI’s event and member communications strategies. Most recently, Meredith served as communications manager at CropLife America, a national trade association representing agricultural […]
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AFFI Shares 10 Ways Frozen Foods Can Support National Health Goals
The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) has released a series of policy recommendations illustrating how frozen foods can support the Trump administration’s Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) agenda. The 10 recommendations highlight frozen foods’ role in expanding access to nutritious, affordable and convenient food options for millions of Americans, particularly for busy families and food […]
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Ice Cream Producers Promise To Eliminate Artificial Colors By 2027
A new voluntary effort led by the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) in partnership with America’s ice cream makers promises to eliminate certified artificial colors from ice cream products made with real milk by Dec. 31, 2027. With this effort, dozens of U.S. ice cream companies are pledging to eliminate the use of certified artificial […]
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For Grocers, Refrigeration Management Is Often-Overlooked Lever For Profitability
by Jonathan Tan, co-founder of the Ratio Institute In 1916, Clarence Saunders opened the first self-service grocery store in Memphis, Tennessee. In 1930, the modern supermarket arrived in the Jamaica neighborhood of Queens, New York, in the form of King Kullen. These innovations birthed the need for the fourth utility in food retail – modern […]
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2 Leaders To Be Inducted Into 2025 NFRA Refrigerated Food Hall Of Fame
Two industry leaders will be inducted into the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association’s (NFRA) Refrigerated Food Hall of Fame during the 2025 NFRA Convention on Oct. 20 at the World Center Marriott in Orlando, Florida. The hall of fame was established in 2010 to recognize those whose passion and leadership have advanced the refrigerated […]
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NFRA Names 2025 Penguin Pitch: Emerging Brand Contest Winners
The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) has named the winners of its annual “Penguin Pitch: Emerging Brand Contest,” created to spotlight up-and-coming brands in the frozen and refrigerated aisles. Following a competitive review process, eight finalists were selected to submit product samples and promotional materials for evaluation by a panel of industry judges: […]
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AFFI Leads Frozen Food Advocacy At 2025 Government Action Summit
Frozen food business leaders came together April 1-3 for advocacy and Congressional outreach during the American Frozen Food Institute’s (AFFI) Government Action Summit in Washington, D.C. Attendees spoke with their Congressional offices about the benefits of frozen food, addressing how it is a solution in nutrition access. Freezing locks in nutrition and flavor, which helps the […]