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KOREAN SEGMENT DRIVES GROWTH

Fried rice and potstickers are also outperforming the category as a whole, though industry observers say it’s time for some new flavors. L ike the

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FROZEN FRUIT VOLUME EDGES UP 1.2%

Category is holding its own, aided by the introduction of next-generation smoothie kits (no blender needed). Bolstered by younger parents who tend to be more

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BREAKFAST DOLLARS JUMP 15.4%

The three largest subcategories all registered double-digit gains (entrée unit sales were up, too). A slew of new better-for-you options promises to keep the momentum

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on the rebound?

Despite negative numbers, the meat substitutes category is ripe with innovation — especially in the processed chicken segment. The meat substitutes market has experienced a

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THE PIES HAVE IT!

A popular alternative to takeout, premium frozen pizza helped drive 14.1% category dollar growth (and limit unit losses). Despite price increases that drove dollar sales

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Latest News

LA NIÑA’S TRIPLE DIP

Planning for La Niña and El Niño is wise, considering its potential extreme weather effects. Here’s help. “The triple-dip La Niña of 2023 will be

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Databank

DATABANK MARCH 2023

MID-TIER FROZEN During the 12 weeks ended Jan. 1, sales of frozen foods in supermarkets, drugstores, mass merchants, military commissaries and select club and dollar

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