Last year saw The NPD Group, Chicago, share two consumer insight studies with implications for prepared meals and entrees. In its June “Future of Dinner” report, NPD said at-home dinner consumption still remains higher than pre-pandemic levels.

IRI, 210 Analytics and Marriner Marketing joined forces to study meat department sales and trends. In an end-of-year review, 210 Analytics President Anne-Marie Roerink noted that department sales have increased more than $9 billion between 2018 and 2022. Moreover, sales reached a record high of $87.1 billion, up 5.8% from 2021 levels.

Following the success of Kellogg's first Minecraft cereal, Minecraft players and cereal fans alike are scoring another flavorful take on the adventure-filled virtual world with NEW Kellogg's Frosted Flakes® Minecraft.  

Made with four ingredients - whey, fruit, spice, and a touch of honey - the nutrient-rich, vitamin-packed Spare Tonic beverages are the brainchild of The Spare Food Co,’s changemakers: co-founders Adam Kaye and Jeremy Kaye.

The Donettes Old Fashioned mini donuts will come in 10.5oz packages and Chocolate Drizzle Baby Bundts will come in 10oz multipacks containing eight individually wrapped bundts. 

The NPD Group suggests reports that consumers still eat most meals at home. Meanwhile, they’re continuing to try plant-based or vegetable-forward options for reasons of health or interest in sustainability. Others follow specialty diets and welcome quick, easy options. Everyday eaters also crave more international tastes.

To meet consumer demand for more craveable convenience foods that happen to be plant-based, Wicked Kitchen continues to innovate with new chef-crafted items as it expands nationwide retail distribution points

Per the Innova Database of new products, snack bar new product introductions (cereal and energy bars) grew more than 6% while cold cereal launches expanded by more than 2% during the first 11 months of 2022 versus the same period in 2021. Hot cereal launches declined by around 10% during the same period.

This new innovation has been crafted to help consumers take their culinary game to the next level with flavors that are globally inspired and provide a slice of adventure to pizzas, paninis, tapas and more.

Milk Buds Plus serves up rich dairy taste, delivering a fatty mouthfeel and flavor masking, ideal for a variety of confectionery products, beverages and bakery fillings.