Meals & Sides
%{topic} RSS FeedSubscribe

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

ARTICLES

Nielsen_Logo_900

Will Meal Kits Continue to Resonate in 2019?

Millions of consumers have easy access to meal kits through online and in-store retail
March 12, 2019
No Comments
Over the past year, a deluge off acquisition and collaboration deals between kit manufacturers and retailers has created a groundswell of media conversation, consumer awareness and retail distribution points for meal kit offerings.
Read More
MedleeVegan_900

Medlee Foods Plant-Based, Vegan Flavor Blends

New varieties include Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Roasted Garlic, Lemon Chive, and Pesto which are packaged in portioned medallions
February 28, 2019
No Comments
“While the original Medlee line has developed a strong customer base, retailers have expressed interest in a premium seasoned cooking fat for vegan shoppers, as well as those consumers who avoid or limit dairy intake,” says Alberto Valdes, President and CEO.
Read More
NationalChiliDay_900

Celebrating National Chili Day 2019

February 28 marks an annual celebration of the cool weather comfort food
February 28, 2019
No Comments
While many food historians agree that chili con carne is an American dish with Mexican roots, Mexicans are said to indignantly deny any association with the dish. 
Read More
GreenGiantProBowls_900
HITTING THE SHELVES

New Prepared Meals & Entrees

A look at new prepared meals and entree products making a debut in March 2019
February 27, 2019
No Comments
Understandably, some innovation details are meant to be kept behind closed doors. Yet there are times when it’s okay to talk and take a peek at what’s inside those doors.
Read More
Delavau White Papers
Sponsored Content

A Better Microwaveable Pizza Crust White Paper

Eliminate Susceptor Boards and Achieve a Crispy Crust
February 21, 2019
No Comments
Seeking to address the operational needs of pizza makers with a clean label solution, Delavau Food Partners created a gamechanging ingredient that achieves crust crispiness in microwaveable pizza without the need for a susceptor board.
Read More
Chefd_MealKit_900

True Food Innovations Chef’d Product Line

Chef'd Garlic Herb Chicken with Purple Smashed Potatoes & Crispy Brussels Sprouts is one of the brand’s retail meal kits
February 20, 2019
No Comments
"We are setting the standard for the retail category through innovation, product development and technology; we listened to our retail partners and we developed products to solve their problem, shelf life."
Read More
FavProd_GreenGiant_900

Favorite Products: December 2018

Prepared Foods readers select Green Giant Harvest Protein Bowls as their favorite new product launch from December 2018
February 5, 2019
No Comments
Green Giant Harvest Protein Bowls are plant-forward meals with a blend of flavorful vegetables and whole grains.
Read More
DonLeeFarms_900

Don Lee Farms Plant-Based, Veggie and Black Bean Burgers

The three burgers are available in the frozen section at grocery stores
February 1, 2019
No Comments
The family-owned food company, named by Women’s Health® as one of the best veggie burger brands, according to nutritionists, recently announced a global expansion into 15 countries in Europe, South America and the Caribbean.
Read More
Mitsui_900

Mitsui to Participate in Hans Kissle Acquisition

The acquisition enhances Mitsui's offerings of value-added, prepared food products in the US food market
January 24, 2019
No Comments
The food market in the US has expanded in recent years, driven by population growth and changing food preferences due to increasingly diverse consumer lifestyles.
Read More

IMAGE GALLERIES

Skinny Pasta

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