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Trends in Frozen Food Products

May. 10, 2021
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With convenience, longevity, and minimizing waste on many consumers’ minds over the past year, it’s no surprise that frozen foods have risen in popularity. With this increased demand, many frozen food brands have looked to incorporate growing trends to elevate their product. Some of these trends are:

Nutritious RTE Options

Ready-to-eat (RTE) options have been growing fast in the food industry. These can be frozen, refrigerated, or shelf-stable. Many frozen food brands are focused on creating a range of frozen and nutritious RTE options that can assist consumers in fulfilling their health and wellness goals conveniently.

To find out more about the rise of RTE products in the food industry, check out our recent post here.

Plant-based Ranges

With more consumers than ever consuming a plant-based diet, frozen food brands have created a range of vegan and vegetarian items to fulfill the demand. What started as plant-based burgers and pizza crusts have quickly grown to a full catalogue of options, including breakfast bowls and sweet pies.

Specialty & Global Cuisines

Continuing with the trend of range in frozen foods, there has been much more demand for cuisines from all over the world, in addition to more typical frozen dishes, like pizza or hash browns. Although frozen dishes from global cuisines have been available for a while, brands are starting to branch out further into a broader range of curries, noodle dishes, enchiladas, and so much more.

As a typically affordable food category with products that can last for months, frozen food will continue to be in high demand for the foreseeable future.

 

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