Mama's Creations (MAMA) 28th Annual ICR Conference 2026 summary

Strategic positioning and market opportunity

• Positioned at the intersection of convenience and value in the $60 billion deli-prepared foods category, which is highly fragmented and growing in volume and shelf space.

• Category growth is supported by economic trends favoring in-home dining over restaurants, benefiting retailers and manufacturers.

• Retailers are expanding shelf space for prepared foods, with products priced competitively against restaurant options.

Leadership and team development

• Entire leadership team rebuilt over three years, bringing in experienced executives from major food companies.

• Management team is considered highly qualified for the deli space, driving operational improvements and growth.

Distribution, product penetration, and innovation

• Store presence expanded from 8,000 to an expected 15,000 doors, including major wins with Target and Food Lion.

• Average items per store increased from under five to about seven, with significant potential for further expansion.

• Focus on increasing items carried (AIC) and velocity per store, prioritizing depth over breadth in distribution.

• Product innovation includes new paninis, vegetables, and Mediterranean items, leveraging recent acquisitions.