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Category Spotlights

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

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INFLATION HAMPERS SEAFOOD GROWTH

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

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BRINGING HOME THE BACON

Frozen breakfast sales are sizzling — even unit sales are up 2.6% — as consumers returning to work and school seek convenient solutions for busy

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PIZZA AT A PREMIUM

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.

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PIZZA DOLLARS EDGE UP 0.5%

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

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FROZEN ASIAN PULLS AHEAD

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

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WILD RIDE FOR EGGS

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

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BREAD & DOUGH STILL RISING

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%

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SNACKS, HANDHELD ENTREES UP DOUBLE DIGITS

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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