
UNITS FALL, BUT FRUIT DOLLARS EDGE UP
Health-conscious shoppers are willing to pay more for quality, convenience. After a pandemic surge, the frozen fruit category saw units (-5.5%) and volume (-5.1%) tumble
Health-conscious shoppers are willing to pay more for quality, convenience. After a pandemic surge, the frozen fruit category saw units (-5.5%) and volume (-5.1%) tumble
With prices on the rise, unit sales are falling fast. But manufacturers continue to roll out new products for consumers seeking healthy proteins. Despite declines
Frozen breakfast sales are sizzling — even unit sales are up 2.6% — as consumers returning to work and school seek convenient solutions for busy
Units are down, but continued growth at the high end combined with rising inflation drove a 3.0% dollar gain. During the 12 weeks ended Jan.
Yes, sales are down (except in the value-added “prepared” segment). But the numbers don’t tell the whole story. A desire to remain healthy during the
After torrid growth in 2020 and early 2021, the category seems to be leveling out. But the poultry segment continues to register solid gains. After
Buoyed by indulgent innovation and new better-for-you offerings, the category holds its own despite declines in unit sales and volume. The return to cooler weather
Consumers looking to recreate restaurant meals at home are driving strong growth, but merchandising frozen products together in an Asian destination could take the category
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
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