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OUT GEORGE’S WAY
Costco and Aldi may seem worlds apart, but they’re winning over the same shoppers for the same reason.

RETAILER PROFILE
Italian specialty grocer Uncle Giuseppe’s continues to wow fans with its multi-sensory experience while quietly overhauling its frozen and refrigerated departments.

CHECK IT OUT
New research on the impact of GLP-1s, outtakes from recent earnings calls, a closer look at the premiumization trend, and the NFRA announces Golden Penguin winners!

PROFIT FROM PLANNING
Retailers are an increasingly important source of information about protein, but they need to focus on solutions for the right day parts.

Retailers are building frozen and refrigerated capacity closer to shoppers and looking at opportunities to automate the cold chain.

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

Consumers are increasingly choosing to shop online for dairy products that meet their health and wellness needs.

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

FROZEN DINNERS READY FOR AN UPGRADE
Clean labels aren’t enough anymore. Today’s consumers want protein, authentic ethnic flavors and restaurant quality.

ICE CREAM & NOVELTIES OFFER AFFORDABLE INDULGENCE
But the meaning of indulgence is changing to include everything from superpremium desserts and portion-controlled snacks to clean labels and better-for-you offerings.

PROTEIN, CLEAN LABELS & COMFORT DRIVE BREAKFAST INNOVATION
Although total sales are down, newer products that better meet the needs of modern consumers are seeing gains. Convenience is just the starting point.

FROZEN PASTA RIPE FOR INNOVATION
Premium quality, specialty diet-friendly and snack-size products are helping revitalize a traditional category.

YOGURT GETS A PROTEIN BOOST
Nutrient-rich, whole milk and great-tasting grab-and-go items helped drive the category’s 9.7% gain.

SHOPPERS AREN’T BITING ON SEAFOOD
Rising prices are stifling volume growth. Still, Americans’ growing preference for healthy, GLP-1 friendly proteins is expected to lure more consumers.

FROZEN VEGGIES ARE HOT, HOT, HOT
Sales are up across the board as consumers opt for clean labels, nutrient-rich blends and bold flavors.

FROZEN HISPANIC FOODS ARE JUST SCRATCHING THE SURFACE
Category managers can drive incremental volume by eliminating me-too SKUs and expanding selection within current sets.