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FROZEN FRUIT VOLUME EDGES UP 1.4%

Units are down slightly as consumers shift to bigger, better-value pack sizes. But there’s also movement in the value-added segment where snacks and smoothies are

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ASIAN ENTREES SEE UNIT GAINS

The multi-serve segment continues to heat up, but manufacturers say more variety is needed. During the 12 weeks ended April 23, dollar sales of frozen

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THIS SPUD’S FOR YOU

Frozen potatoes are driving the veggie category’s 19.3% growth — and inspiring a whole host of new products. The segment is also seeing more healthy,

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FROZEN PIZZA DELIVERS RESTAURANT-QUALITY

Manufacturers are coming for carryout with indulgent new offerings featuring popular pizzeria crust types. Despite a 6.3% loss by the category’s top-selling brand, frozen pizza

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FROZEN BREAKFAST UNITS HOLD STEADY

Inflation hasn’t diminished demand for convenient, better-for-you breakfast sandwiches and European-inspired waffles and pancakes. Dollars sales of frozen breakfast foods jumped 8.4% to $1.25 billion

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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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