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Sales data from Circana, courtesy of Peter Penguin and Bessie Bovine.

OUT GEORGE’S WAY
Being authentically human when running a business is critically important at a time when the emotional distance between people seems to be growing.

A better way to evaluate spending on retail media networks, a “weighty” opportunity in frozen meals, outtakes from recent earnings calls, and ice cream & novelties are now an everyday indulgence.

FROZEN DOUGH IS ON A ROLL
Sales of frozen bread and roll dough rose 2.3% offsetting softness in the fresh baked subcategory. New snackable, premium quality and clean label products promise to keep the momentum going.

3Ps DRIVE SWEET SHIFT
Protein, premiumization and portion control are reshaping the dessert case.

‘SNEALING’ RESHAPES SNACKS, APPS & HANDHELDS
Driven by rising GLP-1 usage as well as consumers’ increasingly busy lifestyles, the snacks-as meals trend is spurring a slew of new product launches designed to meet modern needs.

EGG PRICES SPEAK VOLUMES ABOUT THE CATEGORY’S GROWTH
Unit volume is increasing, driven by lower prices and strong nutritional appeal favored by millions of Americans.

AI tops supply chain tech trends, GCCA goes to Washington, and more news from around the industry.

Our roundup of the latest and greatest frozen and refrigerated fare.

Futurist Ryan Mathews says the grocery business is going through fundamental changes that signal further disruption down the line.