The latest data from research firm IRI (Information Resources Inc.) and BCG (Boston Consulting Group) for the week ending April 5, shows frozen and refrigerated food sales increasing slightly compared to the week ending March 29. Frozen food purchases rose to +34.7%, compared to the previous week's 31.3%. Dairy showed a higher jump at +29.9% compared to the previous week's +20.9%. The numbers remain significantly elevated compared to last year's sales, due to a spike in purchasing related to COVID-19 stockpiling in early March.
Meanwhile, frozen cookie dough, which was at +574% in mid-March, then dropped from the rankings completely, made a comeback on this week's chart as the fastest growing product among all edible/non-edible items, at +453.9%. Dry/refrigerated yeast is at +248%, down from +282.3% a week ago, and frozen pizza kits debuts on the list with +243.3% in sales compared to last year.