UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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Date of Report  
(Date of earliest
event reported): February 27, 2006

FRESH BRANDS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Wisconsin
000-32825
39-2019963
(State or other (Commission File (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)

2215 Union Avenue, Sheboygan, Wisconsin 53081
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)


(920) 457-4433

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

[   ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
[   ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
[   ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[   ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))


Item 8.01.      Other Events.

        On February 27, 2006, Fresh Brands, Inc. (“Fresh Brands”) completed its previously announced merger with an affiliate of Certified Grocers Midwest, Inc. A copy of the press release issued by Fresh Brands today, February 27, 2006, announcing the completion of the merger is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01.      Financial Statements and Exhibits.

  (a) Not applicable.

  (b) Not applicable.

  (c) Not applicable.

  (d) Exhibits. The following exhibits are being filed herewith:

  99.1 Press Release of Fresh Brands, Inc., issued February 27, 2006.











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SIGNATURES

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

FRESH BRANDS, INC.


Date:  February 27, 2006
By:  /s/ John H. Dahly
        John H. Dahly, Chief Financial Officer












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FRESH BRANDS, INC.

Exhibit Index to Current Report on Form 8-K
Dated February 27, 2006

Exhibit
Number

99.1 Press Release of Fresh Brands, Inc., issued February 27, 2006.















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