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Category Spotlights

FROZEN BREAD & DOUGH DOLLARS RISE 6.9%

But the refrigerated dough category registers a whopping 28% gain, thanks to double-digit growth by biscuits and pastries/dumplings. After registering better-than-average comps during the last

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‘EGGFLATION’ BRINGS UNIT LOSSES

But the premium segment — especially pasture-raised — continues to thrive, thanks in part to narrowing price gaps. Although egg prices are falling as producers

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DIPS & SPREADS UNDERACHIEVE

But the premium segment continues to gain momentum as manufacturers roll out trendy new offerings. Although refrigerated dips (+8.6%), flavored spreads/hummus (+0.5%) and sauce/gravy/marinade mixes,

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FROZEN MEALS FALL SHORT

But the refrigerated segment remains a bright spot. Will retailers make more room in the frozen set for clean-label newcomers? Although dollar sales of single-

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KOREAN SEGMENT DRIVES GROWTH

Fried rice and potstickers are also outperforming the category as a whole, though industry observers say it’s time for some new flavors. L ike the

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FROZEN FRUIT VOLUME EDGES UP 1.2%

Category is holding its own, aided by the introduction of next-generation smoothie kits (no blender needed). Bolstered by younger parents who tend to be more

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BREAKFAST DOLLARS JUMP 15.4%

The three largest subcategories all registered double-digit gains (entrée unit sales were up, too). A slew of new better-for-you options promises to keep the momentum

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on the rebound?

Despite negative numbers, the meat substitutes category is ripe with innovation — especially in the processed chicken segment. The meat substitutes market has experienced a

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THE PIES HAVE IT!

A popular alternative to takeout, premium frozen pizza helped drive 14.1% category dollar growth (and limit unit losses). Despite price increases that drove dollar sales

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