Whichever way consumers dip and spread, this growing category continues to bring innovation, flavor and portability to every party.
 

From the most important meal of the day to an all-day daypart, the cold breakfast category continues to evolve.
 

Check out the refrigerated and frozen food industry’s most extensive annual report that covers everything from trends and analysis to product performance and packaging initiatives.
 

Technology developments in post-harvest handling, storage and transportation make frozen produce superior to fresh picked vegetables and fruits, in terms of quality and nutrition, according to a report published by Global Industry Analysts.
 

The global market for dairy packaging will grow moderately during the forecast period and will post a steady CAGR of over 4% by 2020, according to a study produced by Technavio.
 

Frozen bakery products help in-store bakeries, coffee chains, gas stations and quick-service restaurants offer fast and convenient products with prolonged shelf life despite seasonal variations.
 

The meat department is one of the most important categories for many food retailers.
 

Although an average of 85% of restaurants, fine dining and quick-service restaurants offer appetizers on their menus, nearly 35% of consumers eat appetizers at home, according to a report produced by Datassential.
 

Frozen microwavable foods represent the largest and fastest growing microwavable foods product segment, according to a study produced by Persistence Market Research.