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Last year frozen foods were included in 9.8 billion eating occasions in home, up 2% from a decade ago, an increase that represents billions of meals, according to NPD’s daily tracking of U.S. consumers’ eating behaviors.

The past few years have seen strong innovation and development across the wider spectrum of meal solutions. Of course, that’s been driven by online meal and meal prep subscription services such as Blue Apron, Home Chef, Sun Basket, Hello Fresh, Freshly, and others.

The Garden Gourmet Incredible Burger is 100% plant-based, with natural protein from soy and wheat. Natural plant extracts – beetroot, carrot, and bell pepper – help create the look of a beef burger before, during, and after cooking.

Teasdale Simply Especial™ comes in 15.5-ounce cans and is available in 5 different Latin-flavored varieties including Chili Verde, Chipotle Rojo, Peruvian, Spicy Cuban and Mexican Chili. 

"Our new pasta and noodle bowls are shockingly delicious," said co-founder Scott Demers, "We use only the best ingredients- fresh vegetables, protein-rich shrimp and the perfect blend of spices- to create a meal that is decadent, comforting and most importantly, healthy."

Frozen ready meals comprise 43.2% of global frozen food sales, and the overall category continues to improve, according to a July 2018 report from Global Industry Analysts Inc.

Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Carlsbad, Calif., Jenny Craig offers personalized science-based meal plans, chef-crafted premium foods, and a dedicated consultant for each client to provide ongoing support and accountability.

The new Mac & Cheese combines the flavor of classic comfort food with the nutritional benefits of pasta made from 100% vegetables.

Gluten-free products rely on a combination of various flours and starches to replicate the functional properties of wheat flour. However, potatoes in several forms serve as an excellent gluten-free alternative to wheat-based breading agents. 

Crust type, quality and mouthfeel are a big part of what consumers are looking for when choosing pizza.1 AAK’s flaked fats are the ideal solution for companies wanting to respond to this trend, providing a simple way to improve the texture and mouthfeel of crusts in both thin and deep-pan pizzas.