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When the economy took a nosedive, consumers traded in retail frozen pizzas and their frozen baked counterparts for a sit-down meal at the local restaurant. Fast forward to today, and consumers are trading back their restaurant menus for a frozen pizza on the couch.

Individually, appetizers such as egg rolls, side dishes such as French fries and snacks such as bite-sized meatballs are armored with the right ingredients and flavor profiles to take over the industry. But together, they pose as an even bigger threat, teaming up to take over the refrigerated and frozen food aisles.

Like any good superhero, meat, poultry and seafood processors have evolved with the times, embracing consumer demand and flexing their powers to become bigger and bolder than ever.

Superheroes don different costumes and hold different powers. Whether it’s to counter crime or combat supervillians, they all possess a little something magnificent. But, at the end of the day, it’s not about being different—it’s about being exotic, purposeful and stellar.

From cheese sold in the deli to self-serve frozen yogurt, the foodservice dairy category offers up a little something for everyone.

For years, bread has been the ultimate go-to component of nearly every meal. Whether it’s a bread basket or a bun, bread is big.

Behind every delicious entrée is an even better-tasting side dish. Whether it’s exercising extraordinary taste or rescuing consumers from mundane menu options, refrigerated and frozen food processors know just what to develop that dominates the plate.

When hunger pains strike, there’s no turning back. From there, it’s the constant nagging and throbbing of your insides saying, “Feed me, feed me.”

For many foodservice brands, success is about mastering mealtime—providing operators an easy-to-prepare solution that restaurant goers crave. Today’s meal solutions include everything from grilled breakfast items and sandwich varieties that deliver both quality and flavor to Mexican foods bursting with better-for-you ingredients.

 The votes are in for Refrigerated & Frozen Foods’ Readers’ Choice Best New Retail Products contest. Congratulations to the Top 5 processors, and thank you to all of our readers for your cooperation.