Frozen food

Eggo® and Jewel-Osco give time, waffles to fight food insecurity in Northern Illinois

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Friday, April 5, 2024
Northern Illinois Food Bank, Frozen food, Hunger, Partnership, SVP, Food, Jewel-Osco, Volunteering, Feeding America, Meal, Renewable energy

CHICAGO, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Feeding America, 1 in 11 Illinoisians are facing hunger. That's why Eggo®, a Kellanova brand, and Jewel-Osco have teamed up to tackle the ongoing issue of hunger in Chicagoland, with Eggo® donating almost 180,000 Eggo® waffles to Northern Illinois Food Bank.

Key Points: 
  • That's why Eggo® , a Kellanova brand, and Jewel-Osco have teamed up to tackle the ongoing issue of hunger in Chicagoland, with Eggo® donating almost 180,000 Eggo® waffles to Northern Illinois Food Bank .
  • Northern Illinois Food Bank serves neighbors in 13 counties, providing tens of thousands of meals a day.
  • "Northern Illinois Food Bank is serving more neighbors than ever before.
  • Thanks to Kellanova's generous donation and ongoing partnership, neighbors facing hunger will continue to get the food they need to thrive," said Maeven Sipes, chief philanthropy officer at Northern Illinois Food Bank.

Star Refrigeration awarded two major Sustainability Awards at Cold Chain Federation Climate Summit 2024

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Friday, March 22, 2024
Frozen food, Temperature, Culture, Climate change, Innovation, Cold, Business development, Heat, Partnership, SDA, Star, Climate, Research, Food court, Breakthrough, AI, Carbon, University of Warwick, CO2, Nomad Foods, Safety, Sustainability, Renewable energy

LONDON, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Star Refrigeration received the Cold Chain Federation's 2024 'Technological Breakthrough - Innovation of the Year' award in partnership with their customer Tesco, while Dr Rob Lamb received the 'Cold Chain Climate Champion' accolade for driving sector-wide energy efficiency. The Cold Chain Sustainability Awards were revealed at a presentation held during the Cold Chain Climate Summit at Warwick University on 13th March.

Key Points: 
  • The Cold Chain Sustainability Awards were revealed at a presentation held during the Cold Chain Climate Summit at Warwick University on 13th March.
  • "I'm sincerely honoured to have been named Cold Chain Climate Champion 2024 at the Cold Chain Federation's Sustainability Awards.
  • "I'm sincerely honoured to have been named Cold Chain Climate Champion 2024 at the Cold Chain Federation's Sustainability Awards.
  • For more information about the Cold Chain Sustainability Summit, visit Cold Chain Climate Summit 2024 - Cold Chain Federation
    For more information about Star Refrigeration, visit https://www.star-ref.co.uk

Deep Indian Kitchen Launches First Matar Paneer Entrée with Authentic Family Recipe

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Giant, Giant Food, Publix, Vegetarianism, Social media, Target, Pea, Frozen food, Mattar paneer, Cheese

UNION, N.J., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Deep Indian Kitchen, the #1 fastest selling natural frozen entrée brand, known for its elevated, restaurant-quality Indian cuisine, is excited to announce the debut of its newest entree: Matar Paneer. This is the first time this traditional dish has been available in the frozen aisle, made from scratch with an authentic Indian family recipe that has been passed down for generations. Its mild spice and rich savory flavors appeal to both vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. Deep Indian Kitchen's Matar Paneer is coming soon to the freezer aisles at Publix, Target, Giant Food and Hannaford and will roll out to additional retailers nationwide in Summer 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Deep Indian Kitchen's Matar Paneer is coming soon to the freezer aisles at Publix, Target, Giant Food and Hannaford and will roll out to additional retailers nationwide in Summer 2024.
  • Deep Indian Kitchen's Matar Paneer features fresh paneer cheese locally crafted at Deep Indian Kitchen's dairy plant located in upstate New York, simmered in a creamy, tomato-based sauce with peas and spiced with mild, slightly sweet flavors like cashew and turmeric.
  • Deep Indian Kitchen's Matar Paneer continues the brand's pattern of recent successful innovation.
  • To learn more about Deep Indian Kitchen, check out deepindiankitchen.com or follow along on social media @deepindiankitchen .

Eggo® is helping foster Black agriculture through partnership with National Black Growers Council

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Frozen food, Marketing, Farmer, Food, Eggo, Life, Patrick Damphier, Partnership, Food industry

CHICAGO, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In 1920, approximately 14 percent of farmers in the United States were Black. Today, according to the latest estimates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, only 1.3 percent of America's almost 3.4 million farmers are Black*.

Key Points: 
  • Today, according to the latest estimates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, only 1.3 percent of America's almost 3.4 million farmers are Black*.
  • Recognizing this disparity in farming equity, Eggo® is entering into a partnership with the National Black Growers Council (NBGC), a farmer-run organization dedicated to improving the efficiency, productivity and sustainability of black row crop farmers.
  • Eggo® is proud to support the NBGC, which advocates for the best interests of Black farmers locally, statewide, and nationally.
  • "Eggo is partnering with the National Black Growers Council because we know that being a farmer isn't a job—it's a way of life, and it's where all our food begins.

Future of Frozen Food 2024 Uncovers Hottest Frozen Food Trends Emerging for 2024

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
Taste, Meal, Conagra Brands, Social media, Air fryer, Collection, Generation Z, Science, Generation X, Habit, Vegetable, Biting, Internet, Parent, Black Swan Data, Seafood, BBQ, Frozen food, Millennials, Food court, Growth, Fast food

CHICAGO, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Globally inspired flavors, evolving use of kitchen appliances, and a surge in breakfast foods are just some of the emerging trends identified in Future of Frozen Food 2024, the inaugural, comprehensive, data-driven report from Conagra Brands that examined how the $78 billion1 United States (U.S.) frozen food market may evolve in 2024.   

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Globally inspired flavors, evolving use of kitchen appliances, and a surge in breakfast foods are just some of the emerging trends identified in Future of Frozen Food 2024, the inaugural, comprehensive, data-driven report from Conagra Brands that examined how the $78 billion1 United States (U.S.) frozen food market may evolve in 2024.
  • Future of Frozen Food 2024 leveraged Conagra Brands' demand science expertise, combined with robust sales data from NielsenIQ, in-home consumption behaviors from Circana's National Eating Trends®, and in-depth social media trend predictors from Black Swan Data to identify five trends in the U.S. frozen food department.
  • A collection of sales data and insights on food consumption and preparation helped identify five trends driving frozen food innovation and growth in 2024, including:
    A Taste of Global Cuisine: Historically, more conventional 'meat-and-potatoes' and fewer bold flavors shaped frozen food aisles.
  • "Americans increasingly want new, exciting and unique frozen food flavors," said Nolan, "These trends point to the vast possibilities for continued innovations."

Price Chopper/Market 32 Wins Top Marketer Award From National Association

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
Retail, Discount, Variety, Convenience Store, Other Retail, Supermarket, Food, Beverage, NFRA, Price, Frozen food, Surprise, Food court, Marketing, CPG, LTD, Daily, Shopper, Grocery store

Price Chopper/Market 32 has been named the Top Marketer by the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) for its March Frozen Food Month promotion.

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  • Price Chopper/Market 32 has been named the Top Marketer by the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) for its March Frozen Food Month promotion.
  • Presented at the NFRA convention in San Diego, Price Chopper/Market 32 was selected from six Golden Penguin Award winners, comprised of regional and national grocery chains, as the Top Marketer in the Retailer category.
  • “This was a true 360-degree marketing effort made possible through the close collaboration of multiple departments at Price Chopper/Market 32.
  • “Congratulations to Price Chopper/Market 32 for winning the prestigious NFRA Top Marketer award over so many other great chains.

Wish Granted. The MorningStar Farms® Riblets Are Back

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
Pork ribs, Onion, News, Meat, Morningstar Farms, Veganism, Finger, Frozen food, Korean barbecue, Emotion, Morning, Rib, SRP, Fast food, Marketing

CHICAGO, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To all the fast-food rib-loving enthusiasts out there, gone are the days of waiting a whole year to enjoy a saucy sandwich only to say farewell, yet again. If you're tired of certain sandwiches playing with your emotions, it's time to ditch the drive-thru lane and simply head down the freezer aisle for MorningStar Farms® instead. 

Key Points: 
  • The #1 most-requested item, MorningStar Farms® vegan Riblets, embarks on a "Return Tour" and unlike other elusive rib options, Riblets are here to stay.
  • Riblets is embarking on a "Return Tour" to reward loyal Riblets fans and welcome new ones, leading up to the nationwide return to retail in Spring 2024.
  • "MorningStar Farms Riblets left shelves in 2018 and ever since then, loyal fans have petitioned , begged, and demanded to get Riblets back in their lives," said Joe Beauprez, Senior Director of Marketing, Frozen Foods.
  • Stay tuned for more news from MorningStar Farms and a chance to get first dibs on these "ribs" very soon.

New Frozen Foods Research Reveals Steady Shopping Behavior among Americans

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Other Consumer, Women, Supermarket, Men, Family, Food, Beverage, Consumer, Retail, Supply Chain Management, Taste, Frozen food, Food industry, Health, American Frozen Food Institute, Human, AFFI, Research, Multimedia, FMI, Environment, Bodor, Analytics, Food court, Perception, Convenience food, Online shopping, Grocery store, Frozen

“Frozen foods offer the complete package of solutions for today’s shoppers.”

Key Points: 
  • “Frozen foods offer the complete package of solutions for today’s shoppers.”
    Frozen food’s core consumers, defined as those who consume these foods daily or every few days, held at 38% of all shoppers.
  • In addition to appreciating the convenience and time-savings made possible by frozen foods, the core consumer also reports enjoying the quality and nutrition found in the frozen food aisle.
  • For shoppers, frozen foods help meet this new definition of value.”
    The new research also identified that consumers turn to the frozen food aisle as they look for better-for-you products.
  • The research was conducted by 210 Analytics and is made possible by Brecon Foods, Hillphoenix, Nortera and Wawona Frozen Foods.

EGGO® AND BISSELL® DROP LIMITED-EDITION EGGOVAC TO HELP SIMPLIFY PARENTS' TO-DO LISTS DURING THE BUSIEST TIME OF THE YEAR

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Name, Breakfast, Vacuum, Holiday, Frozen food, Content, BISSELL, Eggo, Eye, R5, Marketing, Parent, Home appliance, Toy

BATTLE CREEK, Mich., Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The most wonderful, and chaotic, time of the year is right around the corner, which means families and holiday enthusiasts are gearing up for holiday festivities and the messes that come with them.

Key Points: 
  • We're pairing a tidy home with warm waffles, as each purchase of the EggoVac comes with enough Eggo waffles to fill your freezer, helping families check one more thing off their holiday to-do list.
  • We're dropping the EggoVac price like it's hot (breakfast) so you can gift it for the holidays or get one for your family!
  • Fans can purchase the limited-edition EggoVac beginning Wednesday, Oct. 25 exclusively on EggoVac.com for just $150 (70% off the standard BISSELL® SpinWave® R5!)
  • Follow along at @eggo_us and @bissellclean on Instagram and @eggo and @bissellclean on TikTok.

From Mushrooms to Leading 3PL Company: RLS Celebrates 55th Anniversary

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Monday, October 16, 2023
Food, Frozen food, Family, RLS, American Dream, American Trucking Associations, Refrigeration, Leo, Cold storage, Local Consequences of the Global Cold War, Fungiculture, Nightclub, Warehouse

GLASSBORO, N.J., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The founding of RLS Logistics', a leading cold chain solutions provider, is rooted in the industry it still serves today. The company budded from humble beginnings as a mushroom farm in Newfield, NJ, in 1968 by the Leo family and is celebrating its 55th anniversary.

Key Points: 
  • The founding of RLS Logistics', a leading cold chain solutions provider, is rooted in the industry it still serves today.
  • The company budded from humble beginnings as a mushroom farm in Newfield, NJ, in 1968 by the Leo family and is celebrating its 55th anniversary.
  • The company budded from humble beginnings as a mushroom farm in Newfield, NJ , in 1968 by the Leo family and is celebrating its 55th anniversary.
  • "As we celebrate our 55th company anniversary, I want to thank the RLS team.