5 Products to Look Out for in November
Egg Bites Springdale, Ark.-based Jimmy Dean (jimmydean.com), part of the Tyson Foods portfolio, introduces a pair of microwaveable Egg Bites ready to eat in minutes.
THERMO KING TESTS BATTERY-POWERED REFRIGERATED TRAILER
In support of its commitment to deliver all-electric, zero-emissions solutions for every segment of the end-to-end cold chain, Ireland-based Thermo King, a Trane Technologies brand,
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FROZEN FRUIT RIPE FOR GROWTH
It was the only top 20 frozen subcategory that saw unit sales rise during the most recent quarter. But a steady stream of innovative new
BREAD AND DOUGH UNITS FALL 3.2%
But No. 1 “brand” private label sees its sales jump 11.9% as cash-strapped consumers trade down to less expensive options Driven primarily by the fresh
FRESH EGG DOLLARS JUMP 54.4%
Despite record prices, unit sales remain steady — and premium varieties continue to gain momentum. Acombination of avian flu, war- and drought-related grain and fertilizer
SNACKS & APPS OUTPERFORM DEPARTMENT
Consumers trading down from foodservice are seeking more premium options for at-home consumption. Convenient thaw-and-serve lunchbox items continue to sell well, too. Up 11.9% to
MEXICAN FOODS OUTPERFORM CONVENTIONAL COUNTERPARTS
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
PLANT-BASED TAKES ROOT IN FROZEN ENTREES
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%
INNOVATION RAISES CREAMER DOLLARS, UNITS & VOLUME
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
VEGGIES NO LONGER ‘WALLFLOWERS OF THE FREEZER’
Once seen as little more than a commodity, frozen veggies and sides have undergone a ‘glow-up,’ thanks to elevated flavors, restaurant quality and new formats.
WORK-FROM-HOME FUELS FROZEN BREAKFAST GAINS
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
New Products
Plant-Based Dips
New York-based Gotham Greens (gothamgreens.com) launches a line of 100% plant-based dips featuring a cauliflower and chickpeas base. Made with a variety of fresh greens
Dairy-Free Ice Cream Bites
Austin, Texas-based NadaMoo! (nadamoo.com) debuts dairy-free Frozen Snack Bites that feature a soft, fudgy outside and creamy ice cream center. Made with sustainably sourced, non-GMO
Plant-Based Breakfast Pockets
Founded by celebrity chef Ming Tsai (“Simply Ming”), Pembroke, Mass.-based MingsBings (mingsbings.com) expands its line of traditional Chinese pockets (“bings”) with a new breakfast collection.
Southern-Style Shrimp
Gloucester, Mass.-based Gorton’s Seafood (gortons.com) adds on-trend Southern Style Shrimp to its frozen seafood portfolio. Inspired by the “Chicken Sandwich Wars,” the new item is
Mashed Cauliflower
Bob Evans Farms (bobevansgrocery.com), New Albany, Ohio, introduces Mashed Cauliflower ready to serve in four minutes. Made with real cooked cauliflower, milk and butter, the
Marinated Goat Cheese
Recently acquired by Elkmont, Ala.-based Belle Chevre, Chevoo (chevoo.com) adds a fifth variety, Herbes de Provence, to its line of award-winning marinated goat cheese (chevre)
Pancake Bites
Whitehall, Ohio-based Jus-Rol (jusrol.com), owned by Cerelia USA Bakery, introduces heat-and-eat Pancake Bites made with real, non-GMO ingredients and no high fructose corn syrup or
Cinnamon Churro Iced Coffee
Broomfield, Colo.-based Danone North America (danonenorthamerica.com) expands its International Delight Iced Coffee collection with a new Cinnamon Churro flavor. Inspired by the popular dessert (one
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