Today, the cold food industry is firing on all cylinders. That’s because as the economy began to upswing, so too did the refrigerated and frozen foods industry.
A dramatic shift in the demographics of frequent restaurant diners, an unprecedented demand for a more sophisticated culinary food experience and explosive growth in at-home dinners eaten by Mellenials are creating lucrative new opportunities for the refrigerated and frozen foodservice industry.
As Americans strive to eat healthier and add more fruits and vegetables to their diets, a study concluded "market basket" study has a simple message for consumers—think "frozen."
Information Resources, Inc., a Chicago-based market research firm, conducted extensive research into the daily eating habits of Americans and found that the age-old image of a family seated around the dining room table enjoying a home-cooked meal is falling by the wayside.
Transparency Market Research, Albany, N.Y., says the demand for frozen food, which was valued at $224.74 billion in 2012, is expected to reach $293.75 billion by 2019.
A new study by Boston-based The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Chicago-based Information Resources, Inc. (IRI) identified the top-performing companies in the U.S. consumer packaged goods industry.
The International Baking Industry Expo (IBIE), Washington, D.C., is enhancing its cutting-edge education curriculum with more than 20 new seminars focused on the most relevant issues facing the industry.
Don't put down the salt shaker yet—American consumers are confused on how to best reduce sodium intake, according to a recent study conducted by Chicago-based Mintel.