Spicier flavors and convenient packaging options are stoking consumer interest. Will retailers turn curiosity into cash register rings? Dollar sales of handheld entrees edged up
Thanks in part to the frozen dough segment’s strong performance, the category registered a 5.6% dollar gain. Consumers continue to seek out products with clean
Fruit has become a freezer essential for a large and growing number of American households who value its health benefits, unique taste experiences and superior
But volume was up slightly — and specialty eggs continue their torrid growth. During the 12 weeks ended Sept. 10, total fresh egg dollar sales
Tired of the same old, same old, younger consumers in particular are seeking frozen and refrigerated options with a little Latin flair. Thanks to a
The multi-serve segment is holding its own, but single-serves are struggling as consumers look for ways to cut costs. Dollar sales of frozen dinners/entrees slid
Recipe reinventions and innovations fuel consumer interest in frozen entrees, waffles and handhelds. But unit growth remains elusive. Dollar sales of frozen breakfast foods increased
A bevy of seasonal offerings shine a spotlight on refrigerated coffee creamers. Growing demand for plant-based and organic options is also driving innovation. As home-brewed
Despite inflation, ice cream and novelties outperform the frozen department, with decadent flavors and bite- size offerings leading the way. Inflation pushed dollar sales of
Inflation (and air fryers) deserve much of the credit for potatoes/onions’ 32.8% gain — as units edge up 0.2%. Although units fell 4.9%, frozen vegetable
Dollar sales fell 16% and volume tumbled 23.2%. But manufacturers continue to roll out new and improved offerings. Plant-based meat sales — both fresh and
Despite months of deflation, fresh and frozen seafood sales continue to suffer. Manufacturers are doing their part to turn things around. Frozen seafood prices rose
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