RLS LOGISTICS OPENS FROZEN FOOD FULFILLMENT CENTER
Newfield, N.J.-based cold chain solutions provider RLS Logistics opened a new frozen food order fulfillment center in Kansas City, Kan., last month, expanding its fulfillment
DIRECT CONNECT ACQUIRES HOOSIER LOGISTICS
Indianapolis-based Direct Connect Logistix and Tipton Holding Group, parent company of Hoosier Logistics, announced that they will join forces to create a “national leader in
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Mediterranean ‘Sees’ gains AND LOSSES
Total sales are up 2.7%, but fresh refrigerated products are driving the most growth. Across the frozen and refrigerated departments, sales of Mediterranean foods rose
HISPANIC FOODS UP 13.8%
With a surge of new plant-based and other better-for-you options, the category broadens its appeal. Dollar sales of frozen and refrigerated Hispanic foods jumped 13.8%
BREAD & DOUGH CLEANS UP
The category outperformed the frozen department as a whole, but consumer demand is shifting from comfort foods to better-for-you Although dollar sales are up across
SHELL-SHOCKED
An outbreak of avian flu combined with rising input costs is driving retail prices up and volumes down. But specialty eggs are holding their own
BETTER-FOR-YOU TAKES A BITE OUT OF SNACKS
Although inflation is hitting hard, consumers are willing to pay a premium for cleaner, healthier options. But proper merchandising is crucial. Although units and volume
PANDEMIC TRIAL, NEW ITEMS DRIVE GROWTH IN ENTREES
Innovation is heavy on culturally inspired, gluten-free, clean label and, especially, plant-based products. BY NEAL LORENZI Thanks to strong inflationary pressure, dollar sales of frozen
INFLATION DOESN’T HAMPER DIPS & SPREADS GROWTH
Dollars are up across the board, but both the refrigerated dip and salsa segments saw unit sales climb as well, thanks to America’s love of
INNOVATIONS DELIGHT DESSERT LOVERS
After some pandemic pullback, grab-and-go single-serves, decadent flavors and specialty diet-friendly ingredients are driving growth in frozen desserts once again. Thanks to widespread inflation, frozen
ICE CREAM STUMBLES, NOVELTIES TAKE OFF
But both categories are welcoming new and improved plant-based options plus better “real dairy.” During the 12 weeks ended Feb. 20, ice cream/sherbet sales fell
New Products
Plant-Based Cheese
Chicago-based Bel Brands USA (belbrandsusa.com) expands its plant-based cheese offerings with new additions to two key brands. First, the company will launch Babybel Plant-Based, a
Ultra-Filtered Milk and Half & Half
Chobani (chobani.com), New Berlin, N.Y., strengthens its presence in the refrigerated aisle with two new dairy platforms: ultrafiltered milk and half & half. Made using
Refrigerated Snack Bars
Carol Stream, Ill.-based Field + Farmer (fieldandfarmer.co), a Fresh Factory company, rolls out a line of clean label, produce-forward refrigerated snack bars. The low-sugar, plant-based
Premium Thin Crust Pizza
Milwaukee-based Urban Pie Pizza Co. (eatuppizza.com), part of the Palermo Villa family, adds three new flavors to its premium Artisan Thin Crust collection: Roasted Vegetables
Plant-Based Bacon
Planterra Foods, Lafayette, Colo., introduces plant-based bacon that offers the same sizzle, taste and smell as pork bacon but with 50% less saturated fat and
Protein-Rich Plant-Based Creamers
Broomfield, Colo.-based Silk (silk.com), owned by Danone North America, expands its line of plant-based creamers with a pair of protein-rich almond milk varieties. Available in
Gluten-Free Organic Novelties
Eugene, Ore-based Alden’s Organic (aldensicecream.com) expands its line of organic frozen novelties with five new certified gluten-free treats, including four dairy-free, certified vegan options. Dairy
Everything Bagel Cottage Cheese
HP Hood (hood.com), Lynnfield, Mass., expands its cottage cheese lineup with a new Everything Bagel Seasoning flavor. The “first-of-its-kind” product combines Hood cottage cheese with
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