Although the selection is plentiful, many parents question the nutritional content of prepared meals. Yves Veggie Cuisine, Delta, British Columbia, Canada, is looking to change the segment with its Good Lunch Meal Kits that contain low levels of cholesterol, fat, and sodium. The company introduced the “I Love Veggies Turkey Kit,” which includes meatless veggie turkey slices, crackers and cheese. Gerber, Fremont, Mich., introduced its Lil' Entrees shelf-stable meals in toddler-friendly varieties such as Pasta Wheel Pick-Ups & Chicken. The meals are ready after cooking them for 30 seconds in the microwave and contain no artificial preservatives, additives or colorants.
The Fisher Boy Confetti Fish Sticks from High Liner Foods, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada, were introduced to give children the best of both worlds. The fish sticks are covered with colorful confetti pieces to present an element of fun but are also claimed to be a good source of protein and to contain eight essential vitamins and minerals.