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DOLLAR SALES OF SNACKS & APPS JUMP 12.5%
Although unit sales were down 1.8%, the category is outperforming the frozen department, thanks to increased promotional support and more ethnic and better-for-you options. Air fryers are helping, too! Thanks to what one manufacturer referred to as an “imperfect...
FROZEN PIZZA A POPULAR ALTERNATIVE TO DINING OUT
But consumers are treating themselves with premium varieties that still save plenty of dough. During the 12 weeks ended Oct. 30, frozen pizza sales jumped 12.0% to $1.51 billion across channels, according to Chicago-based market research firm IRI (iriworldwide.com)....
FROZEN ASIAN OUTPERFORMS DEPARTMENT
A growing number of restaurant-quality, plant-based options are driving much of the growth. Sales of frozen Asian foods in conventional channels jumped 14.7% to $281.9 million during the 12 weeks ended Oct. 30 (versus the same period a year ago), reports Chicago-based...