Whether between meals or as a meal, frozen snacks and apps are consumers’ go-to choice for in-home dining. A new report from The NPD Group
Up another 9.5% during the most recent 12 weeks, fresh eggs are on a roll. But organic, non-GMO, pasture-raised and free-range specialty eggs are driving
Total sales shoot up 10.7%, but pre-sauced and -seasoned veggies and healthy swaps drive the most growth. The growing popularity of plant-based diets has turned
Double-digit growth for frozen bread and dough persisted through the holidays. Easter and Mother’s Day sales are expected to be strong as well. Paced by
Changing demographics are driving growth, but new plant-based options and bold flavours combined with improved merchandising could take the category even higher. Forget cheeseburgers, fried
But unlike last year, more indulgent offerings are outgaining better-for-you. [hr] Consumers suffering from “cooking fatigue” but still not comfortable eating out several times a
Sales are up 14.7%, but improved assortments, better merchandising and more frequent reviews could extend growth beyond the pandemic. [hr] As the pandemic stretches into
Bumper Crop Plain frozen veggie sales were up 12.7% during the most recent 12 weeks, but finding space for new innovations remains a challenge. [hr]
The frozen breakfast category is on a roll, but make sure your assortments line up with changing buying habits. Here are some merchandising tips. [hr]
The natural chain uses a differentiated assortment, including innovative new frozen items, to win over core consumers. [hr] Since the pandemic struck in March, consumers
Despite losing some space, the frozen bread and dough segment is rising fast. But more innovative assortments and improved merchandising are needed to keep the
The all-day snacking trend was already driving growth. But new plant-based offerings are taking the segment to the next level. [hr] The refrigerated dips (+13.7%),
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