REVENUES RISE BY 48.3% IN THIRD QUARTER. COMPANY IS BULLISH ON TECHNOLOGY, BUT EXPECTS SUPPLY CHAIN TO REMAIN TROUBLED AWHILE LONGER. C.H. Robinson Worldwide (chrobinson.com),
Sales soar, dip and stabilize —then prepare to do it all over again. A year ago, egg sales soared while quarantined would-be chefs and bakers
Thanks to continued growth in the fresh baked segment, the category managed a modest gain during the most recent 12 weeks. Paced by a 3.2%
Growth shows no signs of slowing as manufacturers roll out cleaner, more sophisticated offerings. From convenience and versatility to cleaner labels and innovative new formats
Manufacturers say pandemic gains are likely to stick, prompting the introduction of ever-healthier, more convenient new items. But supply chain issues could slow growth. Although
New initiatives and promotions will help drive retail sales and tell frozen and refrigerated foods’ compelling story to consumers via traditional and new media, including
The fresh department may be twice its size, but frozen has the momentum. Don’t let it slip away. While retailers continue to grapple with supply
While the rest of the frozen department is struggling to find growth versus last year, frozen meals are up 6.3% during the most recent 12
Despite recent losses, volumes are almost back to pre-pandemic levels. The humanely raised and sustainably farmed segments continue to gain ground. Thanks mostly to last
Both indulgent and better-for-you premium offerings are driving growth in the category, whose sales are up 18.1% since 2019. Compared to the same period a
Frozen cheesecake, sweet goods, pies, and other frozen desserts are all up double digits since 2019, as dessert becomes a more everyday occasion. While most
Despite a ‘crumby’ quarter, Frozen Bread & Dough sales are up 18.3% compared to 2019, unleashing a wave of innovative new products. Frozen bread and
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