Category: Category Spotlights

But No. 1 “brand” private label sees its sales jump 11.9% as cash-strapped consumers trade down to less expensive options Driven primarily by the fresh

Despite record prices, unit sales remain steady — and premium varieties continue to gain momentum. Acombination of avian flu, war- and drought-related grain and fertilizer

Consumers trading down from foodservice are seeking more premium options for at-home consumption. Convenient thaw-and-serve lunchbox items continue to sell well, too. Up 11.9% to

New products offer better quality and plant-based ingredients. More innovation to come in 2023. Dollar sales of frozen and refrigerated Mexican foods jumped 13.8% to

Manufacturers hope a slew of new vegan and vegetarian entries will boost flagging unit sales. Although dollar sales of frozen dinners and entrees jumped 8.0%

Unique new flavors, barista offerings and clean labels are key factors. And the pandemic helped increase the trend to more in-home coffee consumption.   Sales

But rising inflation and concerns around health are creating demand for better value and more plant-based options. Although units were down 2.9%, dollar sales of

But frozen continues to outperform fresh, thanks to its perceived value and lack of waste. Thanks to inflation and increased restaurant visits, sales of frozen

Unit declines are slowing — and only half that of the frozen department as a whole — sparking hope that the innovation pipeline will reopen

With 132 stores (and counting), the family-owned Midwest chain is in expansion mode. But its commitment to customer service and high quality aren’t going anywhere.