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Frozen & Refrigerated Buyer - October 2023

This month’s issue of Frozen & Refrigerated Buyer:

PRIVATE LABEL BLASTS OFF

The pandemic ignited store brand growth, but lingering inflation and renewed retailer focus are taking it to new heights. (Aldi’s helping, too.)

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Sales data from IRI, courtesy of Peter Penguin and Bessie Bovine.

OUT DENISE’S WAY

A pair of reports from AFFI and FMI offer insights and ideas for growing frozen food sales.

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In honor of Veteran’s Day on Nov. 11, we spoke with former service members in our industry about what vets bring to the workplace.

JUST SAYIN’

Heavy frozen food buyers eat out more than average shoppers. More innovative own brand offerings — and better messaging — could help retailers win back some of those sales.

FRESH EGG DOLLARS TUMBLE 22.7%

But volume was up slightly — and specialty eggs continue their torrid growth.

FROZEN FRUIT HOLDS ITS OWN IN THE FACE OF INFLATION

Fruit has become a freezer essential for a large and growing number of American households who value its health benefits, unique taste experiences and superior convenience.

BREAD & DOUGH ARE CLEANING UP

Thanks in part to the frozen dough segment’s strong performance, the category registered a 5.6% dollar gain. Consumers continue to seek out products with clean labels as well.

VARIETY ADDS SPICE AND LIFE TO SNACKS & APPS

Spicier flavors and convenient packaging options are stocking consumer interest. Will retailers turn curiosity into cash register rings?

Aging facilities, labor challenges and a new generation of massive automated warehouses are forcing retailers to reassess their storage strategies.

Our roundup of the latest and greatest frozen and refrigerated fare.

Scenes from the 2023 NFRA Show, which welcomed a record 1,600 attendees.

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Frozen & Refrigerated Buyer

Awards for Editorial Excellence

                       2022: 1 Gold, 3 Silver, 2 Bronze
                       2021: 2 Gold, 2 Silver, 2 Bronze
                       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
                       2015: 1 Gold, 1 Silver
                       2014: 4 Gold
                       2010: Silver, Best New Publication

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