Dept. Refrigerated

  1. Shopper & Customer
  In today’s retail landscape, food isn’t just sustenance—it’s strategy. From grocers and c-stores to food-forward retailers, the battle for consumer loyalty is being fought in refrigerated aisles and grab-and-go displays. Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®, has been closely tracking the intersection of consumer behavior and food marketing, and HappyOrNot’s […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
by Michael Sansolo We’ve talked a lot here on MNB recently about the importance of communication to shoppers especially in volatile times. As KC pointed out this week, Stew Leonard’s did a masterful job of helping shoppers both understand the potential impact of sweeping tariffs and see how the company will be handling them. It’s […]
  1. Department & Category
  The food and beverage retail world is undergoing a significant transformation according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Consumers are reshaping their eating habits, with a remarkable return to home-prepared meals—a trend not seen at this level since 2000. That said, let’s see look at some of what The […]
  1. CPG: Food
Cadbury has announced the launch of its latest innovation: Cadbury Dairy Milk Biscoff, combining Cadbury Dairy Milk with Lotus Biscoff’s biscuits. The launch looks to tap into consumer interest in new flavours and textures, and drive cross-brand excitement to help drive incremental growth. To support… This story continues at Cadbury Dairy Milk teams with Lotus […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
  The evolution of the grocerant niche continues to reshape the landscape of food retailing, and Checkers & Rally’s latest expansion in the frozen food aisle is a testament to this powerful trend, according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®.   The quick-serve brand, in partnership with Lamb Weston, is bringing […]
  1. Channel: Delivery
FreshDirect is partnering with Uber Eats to expand its delivery reach in New York City. This is the online grocer’s first entry into on-demand delivery via a third-party app. FreshDirect works directly with local farmers, fishermen, growers, distillers and food manufacturers to streamline the supply chain, ensuring products reach customers faster — up to seven […]
  1. Channel: Dollar/Value
  In an era where legacy grocery stores struggle to maintain consumer relevance, Dollar General has rapidly emerged as a competitive force in the fresh food market according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. The discount retailer, known for its convenience and affordability, now operates over 19,000 branded stores across […]
  1. CPG: Food
Dairy is a staple offering of the convenience store, with the butters and spreads category worth nearly £30m in the independent sector. Cheese is also found in most fridges, 98% of UK households in fact, along with milk, which is most often run out of,… This story continues at Fridge magnets | In focus: Dairy […]
  1. Department & Category
  When it comes to football’s biggest night of the year, there’s one thing every fan can rally behind—delicious food shared with family and friends. The Super Bowl isn’t just a game; it’s a celebration, a tradition, and an all-out feast! Steven Johnson, Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® wants you to enjoy […]
  1. CPG: Food
Cadbury has introduced Cadbury Dairy Milk Made to Share range, twelve limited edition on-pack designs for its 180g and 95g PMP bars. The suite of limited-edition bars, which will be available from the end of January, have been created to help shoppers β€œcelebrate kindness and… This story continues at Cadbury Dairy Milk launches ‘made to […]
  1. CPG: Food
The American Cider Association (ACA) has named its next CEO. Monica Cohen, a former executive for Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), has been appointed CEO of the hard cider trade association, taking over less than a month ahead of the ACA’s largest annual industry event, CiderCon (February 4-7).
  1. CPG: Food
Cadbury has launched three new ice creams in stick and tub format, Cadbury Dairy Milk Mint Stick, Cadbury Dairy Milk Mini Sticks and Cadbury Crunchie Tub. The three new Cadbury ice cream formats are designed to tap into the growing snacking sector and broaden ice… This story continues at Cadbury broadens ice cream occasions Or […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
Non-traditional retail venues such as offices, sporting arenas, and schools offer brands unique opportunities to connect with engaged audiences. However, navigating this distribution channel can be a challenge for emerging brands. Fortunately, Compass USA, one of the largest food service companies in the world, has developed solutions to help these brands navigate this complex distribution […]
  1. Department: Food
In 2020 my beloved local Fairway went under, and for five years the store space has languished, sitting dark and empty alongside several other shuttered chains: Modell’s, Subway (although somehow the Kohl’s has survived). However, one month ago the lights turned back on — with bright green flag chains strung across the parking lot and […]
  1. Holiday & Events
  As Thanksgiving approaches, many people imagine gathering around a table filled with classic dishes, from roasted turkey to creamy mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce. But while the tradition is cherished, the reality of hosting Thanksgiving can be overwhelming, with endless hours of cooking, rising grocery bills, and the challenges of balancing varied taste preferences […]
  1. Holiday & Events
Food Club, a store brand managed by Topco Associates LLC, is partnering with Hallmark+ on a new campaign that puts its recipes for holiday treats and culinary concoctions front and center. Food Club, which offers everything from dairy items and eggs to bread and bakery goods, meat and poultry will use special marketing activations to […]
  1. Holiday & Events
  Thanksgiving is a time to gather, share, and, of course, indulge in a memorable meal. This year, with more Americans embracing diverse diets and healthier habits, “bring your own dish” might be the new Thanksgiving trend, especially as hosts try to accommodate an array of dietary preferences, according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
With COVID-19 cases dropping in 2022, shoppers returned to physical stores, including supermarkets, while maintaining some of their e-shopping habits acquired in the pandemic. And in 2024, with shoppers visiting different supermarket stores and chains, and with greater frequency, we’re witnessing a new trend: the polychannel shopper.  If, during COVID-19, we noticed physical store shoppers shifting […]
  1. Trends & External Forces
  The early 2010s witnessed the rise of plant-based proteins, heralded as a β€œgreener,” cost-efficient alternative to traditional meat. Brands like Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods captured public imagination and media attention, promising healthier diets, environmental sustainability, and affordable alternatives to animal-based products. However, according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice […]
  1. Department: Beverage
A first for the UK market, Glebe Farm Foods has created a new ‘Tea-rrific’ that has been specifically designed to enhance tea for non-dairy drinkers the nation over. Glebe Farm Foods, producer of gluten-free, 100% pure British oats, has announced the launch of its latest… This story continues at PureOaty launches first ever oat drink […]
  1. Trends & External Forces
Cathedral City, from Saputo Dairy UK, is expanding its ‘Our Plant Based’ range with the launch of its Plant Based Smokey Block. Amid a rising trend of consumer interest in smokey flavour products within plant-based, the brand believes that the new SKU is ideal for… This story continues at Cathedral City launches Plant Based Smokey […]
  1. Trends & External Forces
As the global demand for meat, dairy, and other animal products grows, the need for efficient and sustainable animal nutrition solutions also increases. The expanding market for compound feeds and additives essential for enhancing animal health, growth, and productivity is a major factor in this trend.
  1. Department: Nonfood
By Matt Simon, Executive Director, Retail  Ask any pet parent and they’ll likely agree: The saying “you’re only as happy as your saddest child” doesn’t just apply to the parents of humans. Our Shopper Insights Survey found 86% of respondents in households with a dog or a cat said their pets contribute to their overall […]
  1. Department: Food
  The age-old question, β€œWhat’s for dinner?” has perplexed families for generations, often leading to indecision and reliance on fast food or takeout. Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® believes if your food marketing tactics look more like yesterday than tomorrow, you need to move forward.     However, convenience stores (C-stores) […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
Discover how your brand can meet the growing consumer demand for sustainability. We live in a world that is now 1.5C hotter than during pre-industrial times, with severe weather events that result in profound human and financial costs. The World Health Organization declares this burgeoning crisis “the single biggest health threat facing humanity”. Recognising the […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
  In today’s fast-paced world, the question of β€œWhat’s for dinner?” isn’t just a casual inquiry—it’s a reflection of broader consumer trends and economic factors. As lower commodity prices intersect with the growing demands of time-starved consumers who don’t want to cook from scratch, fast food and quick-service restaurants are stepping in to meet the […]

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This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Grocery continues to be a key financial driver for Walmart, according to the retailer’s newest annual report released last week. The key business segment brought in $276 billion in net sales for Walmart U.S. for its fiscal year 2025, which ended Jan. 31, […]
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Google’s AI research lab, Google DeepMind, says that it has created an AI model that can help decipher dolphin vocalizations, supporting research efforts to better understand how dolphins communicate. The model, called DolphinGemma, was trained using data from the Wild Dolphin Project (WDP), a nonprofit that studies Atlantic spotted dolphins and their behaviors. Built on […]
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Egg shortage data says prices at all-time highs, but decelerating Amid the ongoing avian flu outbreak and resulting egg shortage, this year’s Easter holiday is shaping up to be associated with high egg prices. According to Earnest Scanner Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) product data, egg prices surged 45% year-over-year in March 2025. Contact Sales for […]
  1. Channel: Mass
Walmart once again leads the 2025 Top 50 Global Retailers list, a ranking from the National Retail Federation conducted by Kantar. The list ranks leading international retailers based on revenue in 2024, according to a press release. β€œThe retail industry experienced continued growth in 2024 as consumer spending remained high despite numerous market uncertainties throughout […]

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