Category: Category Spotlights

Total sales are up 2.7%, but fresh refrigerated products are driving the most growth. Across the frozen and refrigerated departments, sales of Mediterranean foods rose

With a surge of new plant-based and other better-for-you options, the category broadens its appeal. Dollar sales of frozen and refrigerated Hispanic foods jumped 13.8%

The category outperformed the frozen department as a whole, but consumer demand is shifting from comfort foods to better-for-you Although dollar sales are up across

An outbreak of avian flu combined with rising input costs is driving retail prices up and volumes down. But specialty eggs are holding their own

Although inflation is hitting hard, consumers are willing to pay a premium for cleaner, healthier options. But proper merchandising is crucial. Although units and volume

Innovation is heavy on culturally inspired, gluten-free, clean label and, especially, plant-based products. BY NEAL LORENZI Thanks to strong inflationary pressure, dollar sales of frozen

Dollars are up across the board, but both the refrigerated dip and salsa segments saw unit sales climb as well, thanks to America’s love of

After some pandemic pullback, grab-and-go single-serves, decadent flavors and specialty diet-friendly ingredients are driving growth in frozen desserts once again. Thanks to widespread inflation, frozen

But both categories are welcoming new and improved plant-based options plus better “real dairy.” During the 12 weeks ended Feb. 20, ice cream/sherbet sales fell

Here’s how you can apply a consumer/shopper journey approach to accelerate demand in the evolving plant-based category. Growth in some plant-based categories slowed last year.