Mrs. T’s Pierogies, the largest producer of frozen pierogies in the country, is celebrating seven decades of sharing pierogies and smiles on November 17! Some
The relationship between Canadian shoppers and retailers is turning frosty. Are grocers really taking advantage of consumers’ misery? Our neighbors to the north have had
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
Reducing opening-price-point value tier brands is the right move at the right time, for a lot of reasons. Kroger is making a good move in consolidating
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.
The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) has announced the winners of the Golden Penguin Awards for its 2022 June Dairy Month and Summer
MID- & THIRD-TIER FROZEN During the 12 weeks ended Aug. 7, sales of frozen foods in supermarkets, drugstores, mass merchants, military commissaries and select club
Awards for Editorial Excellence
2020: 2 Gold, 2 Silver, 2 Bronze
2019: 1 Gold, 2 Silver, 3 Bronze
2018: 2 Gold, 1 Bronze
2017: 2 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze
2016: 2 Gold, 1 Silver
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