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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

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.

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

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.

Study: CPG industry to experience growth in 2016

January 28, 2016

IRI’s latest Times & Trends report, “Taking Stock of CPG Past and Future: Gear Up Now for a Year of Growth,” analyzes the lessons learned in 2015 and provides insight into several key trends that will drive growth in 2016.

KFC grilled chicken "most memorable" new item

December 2, 2009

Survey results from the eighth annual Most Memorable New Product Launch Survey show consumers had more memorable experiences with fast food launches than with technology, toys or personal care products.

IRI sizes up "millennial" market

November 18, 2009

Millennials are one of the largest demographics in the country and will soon be entering a strong growth period in both income and consumer packaged goods (CPG) spending.

Study: "Consumers buy both value, premium"

June 15, 2009

It’s not surprising that shoppers – across all demographics – are flocking to value brands as a way to save money during the recession.

‘Home-Centric' times offer opportunities

Kathie Canning

April 10, 2009

Consumers' new home-centric behaviors are creating new opportunities for consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers, according to Krista Faron, senior analyst for Mintel International Group LLC, Chicago.

FMI meeting looks at evolving consumer habits and the "future of food"

April 3, 2009

The Food Marketing Institute’s “Future Connect” conference, May 4-6, in Dallas will have several topics of interest to refrigerated and frozen food product developers.

Retail meat & poultry: Dancing with the stars

Bob Garrison

July 1, 2008

Data from Information Resources Inc. (see chart) suggest that sales of nearly all refrigerated and frozen meat and poultry items have either been flat or declining.

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

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

Study: CPG industry to experience growth in 2016

KFC grilled chicken "most memorable" new item

IRI sizes up "millennial" market

Study: "Consumers buy both value, premium"

‘Home-Centric' times offer opportunities

FMI meeting looks at evolving consumer habits and the "future of food"

Retail meat & poultry: Dancing with the stars

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