The main players and their brands in the frozen meal market include Nestle USA's (Glendale, Calif.) Stouffer's and Lean Cuisine; ConAgra's (Omaha, Neb.) Healthy Choice, Marie Callender's and Banquet; Heinz North America's (Pittsburgh) Weight Watchers; Pinnacle Food Group's (Cherry Hills, N.J.) Swanson and Hungry-Man; and Luigino's (Duluth, Minn.) Michelina's and Budget Gourmet. The market is divided up approximately as follows: Nestle 35%, ConAgra 26%, Heinz 9%, Pinnacle 7% and Luigino's 5%. Private label contributes less than 3%, while smaller manufacturers comprise the remaining 15%.
Mintel International's (Chicago) “Frozen Meals” report details the important aspects driving the $7.9 billion (2004 estimated) frozen meal market.