The 2023 National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) Show welcomed a record 1,600 attendees from every sector of the industry. More than 5,000 business
Heavy frozen food buyers eat out more than average shoppers. More innovative own brand offerings — and better messaging — could help retailers win back
In honor of Veteran’s Day on Nov. 11, we spoke with former service members in our industry about what vets bring to the workplace. Each
A pair of reports from AFFI and FMI offer insights and ideas for growing frozen food sales. Last month, I had the pleasure of attending
The company combines Mennonite values and (locally famous) soft pretzels to create a premium brand. When Keith Zimmerman and wife Kendra purchased a small plot
Here are frozen/refrigerated honorees. This season’s NEXTY Awards winners were announced last month at Expo East in Philadelphia. The awards recognize the most progressive, impactful
New research by Circana shows shoppers are adopting a variety of strategies to beat inflation. A new report from Chicago-based market research firm Circana, formerly
Every new item deserves a marketing plan, especially niche items without the big bucks. These items are key to differentiation and much more. Almost four
Some think U.S. retailers should take a page from Carrefour’s playbook and call out CPGs guilty of ‘shrinkflation.’ French supermarket chain Carrefour raised some eyebrows
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With ice cream units and volume down, it may be time to shake up your shelf sets and try more new innovative offerings. If you
Event will allow retailers and frozen food manufacturers to ‘ideate and collaborate’ on key industry issues. The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) and the Food
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