Articles Tagged with ''frozen foods''

Everything Brazilian Cheese Bread goes conveniently from the freezer to the oven or air-fryer for a quick snack, appetizer, or bite for breakfast that is ready in minutes.

The new innovations are inspired by fan-favorite flavors, from fruity faves to vanilla (and chocolatey)-flavored classics, including: Eggo® Vanilla Bean Grab & Go Waffles, Eggo® Chocolatey Chip Banana Waffles and Eggo® Berry Blast Mini Toast Waffles.  

Recent insights show more consumers eat more plant-based meat, poultry, and seafood analogues from restaurants because these foods are prepared in the same way as animal proteins.

Whether you pour it, spread it, slice it or spoon it—plant-based dairy options are making inroads in consumer kitchens. Retail 2021 data from the Good Food Institute and SPINS showed plant-based milk category sales at $2.6 billion alone with one- and three-year growth figures of 4% and 33% respectively. Moreover, plant-based milks enjoyed a 16% share of market two years ago and 42% share of household penetration.

To meet the market demand for a plant-based chicken alternative, the products represent plant-based and allergen friendly pizzas and flatbreads featuring chick’n style shreds will be available in frozen aisles in stores across the US.

The Croissant Inspired Crust pizzas offer a new twist on the frozen pizza brand's signature crispy thin crust. The dough's flaky layers create an eating experience that is airy on the inside and golden-brown on the outside.

Last year saw The NPD Group, Chicago, share two consumer insight studies with implications for prepared meals and entrees. In its June “Future of Dinner” report, NPD said at-home dinner consumption still remains higher than pre-pandemic levels.

IRI, 210 Analytics and Marriner Marketing joined forces to study meat department sales and trends. In an end-of-year review, 210 Analytics President Anne-Marie Roerink noted that department sales have increased more than $9 billion between 2018 and 2022. Moreover, sales reached a record high of $87.1 billion, up 5.8% from 2021 levels.

The NPD Group suggests reports that consumers still eat most meals at home. Meanwhile, they’re continuing to try plant-based or vegetable-forward options for reasons of health or interest in sustainability. Others follow specialty diets and welcome quick, easy options. Everyday eaters also crave more international tastes.

To meet consumer demand for more craveable convenience foods that happen to be plant-based, Wicked Kitchen continues to innovate with new chef-crafted items as it expands nationwide retail distribution points