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Ingredient, formulation, consumer and market trend information for developers of main and side dishes.

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Primal Kitchen Frozen Bowl & Skillet Meals

The Paleo-friendly, Whole30 Approved® Meals are made with grass-fed beef or cage-free chicken and vegetables
March 18, 2020
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Meeting the strict PRIMAL KITCHEN nutritional standards, each entrée is made with real, high-quality ingredients like cage-free dark meat chicken or grass-fed, pasture-raised beef (raised without antibiotics or hormones) and a variety of vegetables.
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Caulipower Flavored Riced Cauliflower

Caulipower riced cauliflower contains 35-60 calories and 3-5g of net carbohydrates per serving
March 13, 2020
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The product is vegan and keto-certified, low in total and saturated fat, and an excellent source of Vitamin C. These on-trend flavors could serve as the perfect, low-carb side or base to a filling dish.  
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Mikey's Introduces Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Pockets

Buffalo-Style Chicken and Cauliflower & Broccoli Cheddar join Mikey's hand-held line
March 11, 2020
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Following the summer introduction of two breakfast pockets, Mikey's continues to be a market leader in meeting the needs of allergen friendly, clean label, better-for-you consumers with meal solutions for every eating occasion.
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Deep Indian Kitchen Mild, Medium & Spicy Indian Meals

New frozen varieties include Chicken Vindaloo, Butter Chicken, and Chicken Korma
March 4, 2020
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The new frozen Indian meals – Chicken Vindaloo, Butter Chicken, and Chicken Korma – further expand the brand’s frozen CPG line while diversifying its range of spicy to mild savory food offerings. 
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EggLife Foods Egg White Wraps

The wraps contain 5g of protein, and are gluten-free, grain-free, soy-free, and dairy-free
February 27, 2020
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EggLife Foods debut product, egglife™ egg white wraps, are made by passionate food lovers who figured out how to harness the nutritional power of the egg to create protein-packed alternatives to the high-carb and calorie-laden foods. 
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Rice Blends from Path of Life

Live Simple brand introduces innovative side dish
February 24, 2020
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Combining gluten-free grains with flavor-packed vegetables, seeds, and spices, these flavorful rice blends will feature three custom flavors; Ancient Grains & Seed Blend, Cilantro Lime Rice Blend, and Saffron Rice Blend.
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2020 RETAIL NEW PRODUCTS ANNUAL

Prepared Meal, Entrée Makers Stay Busy to Address at-Home Consumer Meals

Study finds that more consumers are returning to the grocery freezercase
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February 17, 2020
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More than half of US adults claim they really enjoy cooking (53%) and more than one-third consider the kitchen to be the most important room in the home (35%), according to Packaged Facts’ report, “Eating Trends: Cooking & Food Shopping” Officials note these percentages have risen compared to a decade ago.
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Kraft Big Bowls of Mac & Cheese

Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Big Bowls are available online February 15 and at other national retailers starting in March
February 11, 2020
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New Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Big Bowls have even more mac & cheese to make a cheesy and easy dinner in just three and a half minutes – just add water.
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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