The 2026 Product of the Year winners – Top innovations voted by 40K shoppers
Spanning 41 diverse categories, these products were chosen by 40,000 American shoppers through an independent national study conducted by Kantar.
Supplier News
NRF opens nominations for 2026 America’s Retail Champions
“Small businesses are at the heart of every Main Street across the United States and are the ultimate embodiment of the American dream,” said NRF Executive Vice President of Government Relations David French.
The Kraft Heinz Co. names Nicolas Amaya president, North America
“Kraft Heinz has an iconic portfolio of brands, a strong foundation for growth and a talented team in North America,” said Amaya.
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Liquid Youth Collagen beverage launches at Target and Walmart
The beverages contain 11 grams of premium collagen peptides per serving and are free of artificial sweeteners, colors, or preservatives.
Pepsi Prebiotic Cola now available nationwide
Following its sold-out limited release last year, Pepsi Prebiotic Cola is now available nationwide – delivering the great "Unbelievably Pepsi" taste with no artificial sweeteners, just 30 calories, only 5g of sugar, and 3g of prebiotic fiber.
Tide introduces the ‘evo’ laundry tile, an alternative to laundry PODs
As sustainability increasingly influences purchase decisions, P&G is positioning Tide evo as both performance-forward and environmentally conscious.
CRN opposes California protein powder bill
According to CRN, SB 1033 adopts misguided policies that impose burdens beyond federal rules and send alarmist messages about nonexistent harms.
MPG expands its retail logistics platform through partnership with Reverse Solutions
“Brands and retailers are under constant pressure to protect margin while meeting compliance requirements and keeping product moving.”
CRN responds to NYT article “Do You Need These Popular Supplements?”
CRN emphasizes that supplements are not intended to replace a healthy diet but to help fill ongoing nutrient gaps identified in federal nutrition data and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Boar's Head Brand offers top portfolio of heart-healthy deli meats for American Heart Month
Boar's Head highlight its extensive selection of 22 deli meats Heart-Check certified by the American Heart Association
Kraft Heinz pauses planned split
Move comes as food and beverage giant's earnings disappoint.
Long John Silver's brings iconic Tartar Sauce to select Kroger locations for a limited release during Lent
Beloved restaurant classic now available by the bottle—just in time for seafood season
VIC Cotton Company revives a European beauty essential, reintroducing the art of everyday exfoliation
A heritage-crafted, organic cotton cloth from the Netherlands reframes cleansing as a ritual—refined, enduring, and intentionally simple.
Lemme expands women’s wellness footprint at Target
Lemme Multi Gummies marks the brand’s entry into the women’s multivitamin market.
Hain Celestial sells North American snacks business to Snackruptors for $115M
The sale will streamline Hain’s North American operations and enable the company to focus on higher‑margin categories with better cash flow.