As inflation slowly moderates, US consumers continue to feel the pinch of higher food costs. Value retailers are seeing more foot traffic as shoppers shift to store brands and cut back on non-food expenses. According to Circana, formerly IRI and The NPD Group, consumers are looking for ways to make their budgets stretch, from canceling subscriptions to favoring at-home meals over dining out.
The line from the Nestlé brand includes portioned meals that are high in protein and contain essential nutrients
October 8, 2024
Vital Pursuit delivers the nutrients this consumer group needs with thoughtfully portioned products that offer at least 20g of protein, great taste, and options with vibrant vegetables.
Innovative brands like Wow Bao, Mooney Farms, MìLà, and Laoban Dumplings expand their presence with bold flavors and convenient, high quality meals available at major retailers
"I'm so excited for Laoban's new Bao Buns to hit freezers nationwide," says Co-Founder Chef Tim Ma. "We've spent the last year working on the recipes to make sure we're bringing the restaurant experience straight to your home kitchen. The final recipe gives me visceral memories of eating Bao buns as a child with my family, and I hope it evokes that same feeling for everyone who eats them."
New savory products aim to meet consumer desire for more hot and spicy flavors
October 1, 2024
Idahoan teamed up with the experts in hot sauce at Tapatío® to turn up the heat on their Triple Cheese Mashed Potatoes, which are available in a 4-cup pack
The innovative packaging allows rice and noodles to cook separately from the protein, sauce and vegetables, ensuring each meal maintains authentic taste and texture and provides consumers a takeout-style experience with the ease of the microwave.
GOLO Foods meals contain a healthy combination of protein, complex carbohydrates, and fiber. The base includes white quinoa, mung beans, adzuki beans, and roasted russet potatoes.
Fresh and never frozen, the Chorizo & Cheese Pupusas are made with high quality ingredients, packed with 9g of protein, and deliver bold flavors and convenience with no artificial ingredients.
The new rice mixes provide a new convenient meal option for busy families
September 11, 2024
For under $5, parents can use these quick mixes to create Mexican or New Orleans-style school lunches. They’re also a convenient shortcut for whipping up family dinners like chicken and rice bowls, soups, or casseroles in under 30-minutes.