by Christine Blank | Jul 15, 2021
The most recent 12 weeks notwithstanding, the category has registered some of the frozen department’s biggest two-year gains. Aldi shoppers are adding wine to the chain’s Season’s Choice frozen fruit blends to create “adult juice pouches.” During the 12 weeks ended...
by Denise Leathers | Mar 18, 2021
Big bags, functional blends and smoothie kits drive a 24.1% dollar gain. Up 24.1% to $322.28 million across channels, the frozen fruit category continued to outperform the frozen department as a whole during the 12 weeks ended Jan. 24, according to Chicago-based...
by Warren Thayer | Mar 31, 2020
Own Frozen Fruit brands climb 7.6% to $251 million in 12 weeks, as brands post double-digit gains and losses. But there’s plenty in the innovation pipeline. Here’s what to watch for. Let’s jump right into this. Dole, Firestone Pacific Foods,...
by Denise Leathers | Jul 14, 2020
Functional blends, more affordable organic frozen fruit options and the industry’s first keto-certified smoothie kits promise continued growth for one of the pandemic’s biggest winners. [hr] Concerned about the safety of fresh produce and uncertain over...
by Denise Leathers | Nov 7, 2020
Already one of the pandemic’s biggest winners, the category continues to gain momentum, thanks to expanded package sizes, even better-for-you offerings and exotic new blends. During the 12 weeks ended Sept. 6, frozen fruit sales soared 36.0% to $332.89 million...