Although the phrase, “burning the candle at both ends” has an unhealthy association, ConAgra Foods’ Lamb Weston frozen potato and appetizer business proves that a food processor can be equally busy at both ends of its business - from agriculture to insights research - while the company prospers.
Frozen entrees and snacks from ConAgra Foods, Kraft Foods and Tyson Foods were among last year's top-selling new products according to Information Resources Inc. (IRI).
Consumers can serve El Monterrey Taquitos as a snack or appetizer, side dish, or even with rice and beans as a main entrée component. Southwest Chicken is the newest Taquito variety - combining chicken, cheese, veggies and Mexican spices wrapped in a lightly fried tortilla.