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Annual Deloitte Report Finds New Growth Opportunities in Fresh Food

September 28, 2022

Based on a survey conducted in July of 2,054 adults, the study examines what is impacting consumers’ fresh food purchases. 


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Deadline Extended: Nominate a Best New Refrigerated Retail Product Today

Up to 25 products will be selected as finalists for online voting.
August 15, 2022

Eligible refrigerated products need to have been on store shelves from March 2021 to July 2022.


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VOTE: Best New Frozen Retail Products Contest

Vote for any of the finalists through May 31
May 18, 2022

It's a food fight over a dozen frozen finalists. Cast your vote through May 31 and help decide the winner. 




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Sustainability, Health Top Drivers for Plant-Based Alternatives, New Kerry Research Finds

May 17, 2022

The research found that flexitarians, the key consumer group driving the growth of plant-based, are more critical of products versus vegan and vegetarian consumers.


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Frigid Five: Best New Frozen Retail Products Winners

These chilly champions outpaced a field of 20 contenders through a combination of on-trend innovation and category-focused strategy.
Michael Costa
Michael Costa
July 29, 2021
Refrigerated & Frozen Foods has hosted a Best New Retail Products Contest since 2013, but 2021 is the first time we’ve split frozen and refrigerated products into separate annual competitions. The first leg this year was for frozen foods, and after a month of voting throughout April, our top five was set based on vote totals from the public.
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The 2021 State of the Industry Report: A Mid-Year Snapshot

Continued growth and a new set of challenges for the post-pandemic cold chain in 2021.
Michael Costa
Michael Costa
July 16, 2021
At this time last year, those working along the cold chain were collectively trying to figure out how to navigate daily—sometimes hourly—changes and disruptions to business in the middle of a pandemic. Today, as the pandemic wanes in the U.S., a new set of challenges exist, but the industry is better prepared and positioned to overcome many of those obstacles.
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Cargill Survey Claims Consumers See Agriculture as Partial Solution to Climate Change

April 12, 2021

When it comes to climate change, some consumers view agriculture as a part of the solution rather than the problem. Among participants in Cargill’s recent global Feed4Thought survey, those who indicated climate change as important to them also rated livestock and agriculture lowest in negative impact compared with other industries generally regarded as significant contributors. More than one-third of respondents expressed confidence in the industry’s ability to limit its contributions to climate change.   


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Frozen Food Sales Projected to Remain 30% Higher than 2019 Due to COVID-19 Spending

Michael Costa
Michael Costa
April 28, 2020

The adage, "shoot for the moon and you'll still land among the stars" comes to mind when assessing frozen food sales since early March. The rocket launch of consumer stockpiling created astronomical sales figures that were impossible to sustain, but now that buying has leveled off, the year-over-year numbers look like they'll be hovering around +30% over 2019 sales for weeks to come, if not the rest of 2020, according to new data from the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) and 210 Analytics. That means the meteoric sales arc created by panic buying in March has a long way to go before it comes down to normal levels. 


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Refrigerated and Frozen Food Sales Rising Again Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

After a one-week decline, sales increase, while year-over-year numbers remain lofty due to residual effect of COVID-19 stockpiling in early March.
Michael Costa
Michael Costa
April 18, 2020

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. 


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U.S. Enters 'Cool Down' Period for Refrigerated and Frozen Food Purchases as Stockpiling Decreases

Sales numbers down across the board, but still significantly higher compared to last year.
Michael Costa
Michael Costa
April 13, 2020

The latest data from research firm IRI (Information Resources Inc.) and BCG (Boston Consulting Group) shows frozen and refrigerated food sales leveling off after a sharp sales spike in March due to COVID-19 stockpiling by consumers. 


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January 30, 2024

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The International Production & Processing Expo is the world's largest annual poultry and egg, meat and animal food industry event of its kind. A wide range of domestic and international decision-makers attend this annual event to find solutions for their business, network with industry colleagues and learn about the latest technological developments and issues facing the industry.

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AFFI-CON is the premier business event for frozen food and beverage makers, industry suppliers and logistical partners. It brings together over 500 companies and 1,500+ attendees in a single location, allowing them to meet one-on-one to discuss current and future business opportunities. The focus of this event is networking and getting business done. The average attendee will have 40+ private business meetings that will lay the foundation for their year. If you operate in the frozen food supply chain, AFFI-CON is business imperative!

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