First Penguin Class of 2026 Case Studies
Explore the innovative solutions and insights presented by the Class of 2026 First Penguin Next Generation Leadership participants during the NFRA Convention Monday Breakfast session.
Reimagining the Frozen & Refrigerated Experience
Explore resources developed by Penguin Fresh as they examine ways retailers and manufacturers can transform frozen and refrigerated departments into inspirational, omnichannel meal-solution destinations
Revenue Growth Management in an Omnichannel Cold Chain World
The Ice Breakers explored how revenue growth management strategies can evolve to better reflect omnichannel shopper behavior, operational realities, and sustainable profitability across frozen and refrigerated categories.
Retail Media & Omnichannel Activation: Redefining How We Talk to Cold-Chain Shoppers
Chill Aisle Champs explored how retailers and suppliers can create integrated communication strategies that connect digital engagement with in-store, pickup, and delivery experiences while addressing the unique inventory and conversion realities of frozen and refrigerated categories.
Speed to Shelf & On-Shelf Availability in Frozen & Refrigerated
Frost & Found examined ways retailers and suppliers can improve product availability across physical and digital channels by addressing operational challenges such as labor constraints, inventory accuracy, backroom capacity, and speed-to-shelf execution.
Fixing the Friction: Chargebacks, Compliance & Cost Leakage in Cold-Chain Categories
Cold Chain Collective investigated opportunities to reduce operational friction, improve compliance, and minimize cost leakage across the cold-chain supply chain through greater accountability, process efficiency, and collaborative problem-solving.
About the First Penguin Program
The First Penguin Next Generation Leadership Program challenges emerging industry leaders to collaborate across disciplines, share diverse perspectives, and develop strategic solutions for the frozen and refrigerated categories. The presentations featured here reflect the creativity, innovation, and commitment of the Class of 2026 as they address opportunities and challenges facing our industry.
