After almost two months of being out of the U.S. marketplace, Nestle USA, Solon, Ohio, said Nestle Toll House refrigerated cookie dough is returning to stores this week.
The Distinguished Order of Zerocrats -- a joint group representing members of both the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) and National Frozen and Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) -- selected two industry figures to join the Frozen Food Hall of Fame.
Although its focus was fresh produce on the menu, an industry survey of restaurant operators has some important learnings for frozen fruit and vegetable processors as well.
Facing recessionary pressure and prospects of more frugal consumer spending, Whole Foods Market Inc. has decided to reemphasize the healthy eating element of its proposition.
Frozen pizza and snacks was the strongest private label growth category during a 52-week period ending July 11, 2009, according to The Nielsen Company.
To better optimize its production, refrigerated foods processor Monterey Gourmet Foods, Salinas, Calif., said it will close an Emerald Valley organic products plant in Eugene, Ore.
Although most Americans still consume too much sodium each day, more than half (52 percent) told Mintel, Chicago, that they are paying more attention to the issue.