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Sales data from Circana, courtesy of Peter Penguin and Bessie Bovine.

OUT DENISE’S WAY
New research from the NFRA reveals opportunities to better meet the needs of GLP-1 users.

Consumers are using frozen and refrigerated foods to stretch their grocery budgets amid SNAP cuts, plus outtakes from recent earnings calls.

PIZZA DOLLARS DOWN 3%
But superpremium offerings featuring alternative crusts, unique flavors and high protein continue to gain momentum. Is your assortment keeping pace with evolving consumer demand?

FROZEN PROTEIN GOES PREMIUM
Given unit sales losses in the face of rising prices, adding more upscale items to the mix may seem counter-intuitive. But value-conscious consumers are willing to pay for quality meats.

SOUP’S ON!
Refrigerated sales continue to heat up. But watch out for frozen ramen bowls.

DIPPING INTO CLEAN LABELS & GLOBAL FLAVORS
Manufacturers looking to jumpstart sagging dip, spread and salsa sales are focusing on bold, ethnic-inspired options and simple, recognizable ingredients.

VARIETY DRIVES ASIAN FROZEN FOODS
American consumers, especially younger ones, are exploring a wider range of flavors that highlight the unique qualities of different Asian cuisines.

Driven by the market’s biggest players, demand for ultrafast grocery delivery is growing exponentially, putting pressure on smaller rivals to keep up.

Our roundup of the latest and greatest frozen and refrigerated fare.

Research from McKinsey points to numerous opportunities for frozen and refrigerated foods to achieve incremental gains for several years to come.