Overall competition for meal solutions is increasing as the restaurant industry rebounds. Industry market and consumer insights tracker NPD Group, Chicago, says the US restaurant industry ended 2021 better than the year began. Moreover, NPD predicts industry operators could recover 98% of pre-pandemic visits by the end of 2022.
These new offerings are fully plant-based and certified USDA organic, gluten-free certified and non-GMO project verified
March 4, 2022
Path of Life is expanding to new categories to continue providing convenient meal solutions to meet consumer needs for wholesome products that taste good without compromising on nutrition.
Minority-owned company will bring nutritious and affordable entrees directly to consumers
January 10, 2022
Backed by one of the largest food and beverage companies in Latin America, Casa Verde is disrupting the Latin market by making traditional Latin food completely plant based.
New salad kits feature sustainably farmed greens paired with creamy, plant-based hummus, guacamole and whole grains
December 28, 2021
Two mission-aligned brands are introducing a fresh idea for the produce aisle: salad kits featuring sustainably farmed greens paired with creamy, plant-based hummus, guacamole and whole grains.
Comfort is Key: Consumers stay with comforting specialty foods, drinks say SFA’s Trendspotter Panel.
December 23, 2021
Heading into the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, specialty comfort foods and beverages is an overriding theme. Here are SFA's 2022 Trendspotter Panel Trend Predictions.
The appointment comes after a year of growth for the brand, during which it increased total points of distribution by 67% and became the No.1 frozen pasta brand in the natural channel according to data by SPINS.
Fuchs introduce “Southern Inspirations: The Celebrating Soul” collection
November 29, 2021
The collection presents craveable seasoning blends ideal for proteins, side dishes, and even milkshakes. These items are also the starting point for food manufacturers to develop their own rich signature product offerings, with Fuchs’ culinary specialists at their side.
Sustainable and versatile plant-based meat alternative is GMO-, gluten-, preservative-, and soy-free
November 26, 2021
Cajú Love introduced cashew fruit meat, a sustainable plant-based meat alternative. It is diverting biowaste and using the fruit fibers as a plant-based meat alternative, making its healthy, vegan, organic and whole food cashew meat sustainable while promoting 0% food waste.
The newly introduced brand is poised to provide food retailers with a turn-key offering of fresh meals to capitalize on growing consumer demand for simplified, everyday meal solutions
November 17, 2021
FreshRealm, a Fresh Meals solution provider, announced the launch of Kitchen Table, a branded line of fresh, quality meal offerings that addresses consumer demand for Fresh Meals at grocery retail. The new brand will allow retailers to bring a complete assortment of chef-tested Fresh Meals to their consumers.