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Eagle Foods Acquires Iconic Brands from General Mills

Helper main meals and Suddenly Salad businesses to fall under Eagle Foods control in Q3 2022
May 25, 2022
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Eagle Foods announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Helper main meals and Suddenly Salad side businesses from General Mills, Inc. The proposed transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of calendar year 2022, subject to regulatory approval.


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Gardein Ultimate Plant-Based Collection

The new line-up includes plant-based versions of bratwurst, buffalo wings, spicy chick'n fillets
May 16, 2022
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The new foods are the latest additions to Gardein's Ultimate Plant-Based collection, which debuted in 2020 with the arrival of the Ultimate Plant-Based Burger, and continued the following year with the first three Ultimate Plant-Based Chick'n items: tenders, nuggets and fillets.


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General Mills Expands Away-from-Home Presence with the Acquisition of TNT Crust

TNT Crust manufactures partially baked, self-rising and better-for-you pizza crusts that are highly complementary to General Mills’ existing frozen baked goods portfolio
May 13, 2022
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General Mills announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire TNT Crust, a manufacturer of high-quality frozen pizza crusts for regional and national pizza chains, foodservice distributors, and retail outlets. TNT Crust is currently a portfolio company of Peak Rock Capital.


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Del Monte Foods Upcycled-Certified Fruit Products

Del Monte Foods Upcycled-Certified Products

Del Monte Gut Love and Boost Me Fruit Infusions are the company's latest products to be upcycled certified
April 26, 2022
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The company's Del Monte® Blue Lake® Petite Cut and Blue Lake® Farmhouse Cut Green Bean products are 100% upcycled and sustainably grown green beans from Wisconsin and Illinois.


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Evol Carbon Neutral Meal

Evol Carbonfree Certified Carbon Neutral Meals

Carbonfund.org Foundation Certified Carbonfree® products have "net zero" CO2 emissions, meaning brands like Evol measure the carbon footprint of the products over their full lifecycle
April 22, 2022
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Carbonfund.org Foundation Certified Carbonfree® products have "net zero" CO2 emissions, meaning brands like Evol measure the carbon footprint of the products over their full lifecycle, cradle-to-grave – from ingredient sourcing and packaging, to product manufacturing, distribution, and consumer use and end of life - and invest in projects that remove an equal amount of carbon from the atmosphere.


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Path of Life Entrees and Veggie Blend

Rising Availability and Increased Convenience Contribute to Frozen Ready Meal Growth

The global frozen ready meal market is set for growth at a CAGR of 8.2% and top a valuation of $89.7 billion by 2032
April 6, 2022
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Frozen convenience meals sold by food supply chain companies remain a major source of income. Convenience stores are expected to extend their frozen ready meal range in the near future, while online sales will tap into previously undiscovered market opportunities.


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DiGiorno Stuffed Pizza Bites

The new frozen snacks are available in four varieties
March 31, 2022
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DiGiorno Stuffed Pizza Bites can be prepared in the oven, air fryer or microwave depending on crust preference.


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Wild Planet Ready-To-Eat Tuna Salad Bowls

The new bowls combine wild tuna with organic, non-GMO vegetables, pasta and legumes
March 9, 2022
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Containing 16-21g of protein with just 250-360 calories each, Wild Planet Ready-to-Eat Tuna Salad Bowls come in three boldly seasoned varieties. 


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STATE OF THE INDUSTRY: 2022

Prepared Meal, Entrée and Pizza Producers Stay Busy to Keep Consumers Happy, Healthy with At-Home Options

Overall competition for meal solutions is increasing as the restaurant industry rebounds
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Robert Garrison
March 8, 2022
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Overall competition for meal solutions is increasing as the restaurant industry rebounds. Industry market and consumer insights tracker NPD Group, Chicago, says the US restaurant industry ended 2021 better than the year began. Moreover, NPD predicts industry operators could recover 98% of pre-pandemic visits by the end of 2022.


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Path of Life Entrees and Veggie Blend

Path of Life Entrees and Veggie Blend

These new offerings are fully plant-based and certified USDA organic, gluten-free certified and non-GMO project verified
March 4, 2022
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Path of Life is expanding to new categories to continue providing convenient meal solutions to meet consumer needs for wholesome products that taste good without compromising on nutrition.


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Meals & Sides Target Health and Convenience

Despite trends that show consumer eating behaviors gravitating toward snacks, meals and sides, especially ones that feature convenience, still appeal to consumers who prepare food at home.

A focus on clean label and simple ingredients has boosted the number of introductions in the category, and new technology in frozen foods has given processors an opportunity to capitalize on “fresh” claims that were previously unattainable.

Here, we’ve collected a smattering of new meals and sides products that run the gamut of organic rices to healthy pastas and meal kits that target specific day-parts.

Posted: March 10, 2017

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June 23, 2022

Enzymes Offer Numerous Sugar Modification Benefits for Starch-Based Foods From Added Sweetness to Extended Shelf Life, and More

Specialty enzymes are mighty molecules that enable food producers to often make dramatic improvements in their products without having to add multiple ingredients. Amano Enzyme, with over a century of experience developing enzymes for the food industry, recently introduced a trio of enzymes to aid in modifying sugar in starch-based foods. 

June 28, 2022

How Acacia Fiber Improves Active Nutrition

Consumers are looking for convenient, natural, and organic fortified products, such as bars, shots, or powder to fulfill their nutritional needs and to answer their quest for health benefits. This webinar will highlight why you should use our fabulous prebiotic acacia fiber. inavea™ PURE ACACIA is an all-natural, organic, and Non-GMO Project Verified dietary fiber, perfect for clean labeling.

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