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64% of Shoppers Say Buying Frozen Foods Helps At The Register

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

HARRISBURG, Pa., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of National Frozen Food Month, the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association [NFRA], the leading trade association representing all segments of the frozen and refrigerated foods industry, has released the results from its latest Atomik survey.

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  • March Frozen Food Month Highlights Healthy, Convenient and Affordable Meal Options
    HARRISBURG, Pa., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of National Frozen Food Month, the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association [NFRA], the leading trade association representing all segments of the frozen and refrigerated foods industry, has released the results from its latest Atomik survey.
  • Key findings highlighting the advantages of frozen food include:
    Convenience and Inspiration: Nearly all respondents (99%) find inspiration for dinner in the frozen aisle, while an overwhelming 83% agree that frozen food makes meal planning easier.
  • Budget-Friendly Benefits: Almost two-thirds of adults (64%) say frozen foods help them combat rising grocery costs, making them a valuable tool for cost-conscious consumers.
  • As part of National Frozen Food Month, NFRA has partnered with Jamie Gwen, Chef & TV personality, to share convenient, chef-inspired mealtime ideas utilizing frozen foods for busy families.

Scott & Jon's Makes Seafood Simplified with New 10 Minute Meals

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

AUBURN, Maine, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Scott & Jon's, the leader in healthy, premium seafood meals, is excited to announce the launch of its new 10-Minute Meals.

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  • AUBURN, Maine, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Scott & Jon's, the leader in healthy, premium seafood meals, is excited to announce the launch of its new 10-Minute Meals.
  • New 10-Minute Meals help make weeknight cooking easier and come in three mouthwatering recipes: Shrimp Alfredo, Shrimp Fajita, and Shrimp Scampi.
  • "We are thrilled to introduce 10-Minute Meals, which provide a time-saving solution for families seeking healthy and satisfying seafood meals," remarked Scott Demers, co-founder of Scott & Jon's.
  • New 10-Minute Meals are now shipping nationwide, representing another step in Scott & Jon's aim to make seafood more accessible and enjoyable.

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

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

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.

SURVEY REVEALS 81% OF CONSUMERS NOW COOK MORE THAN HALF OF THEIR MEALS AT HOME

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Since its peak in 2020 and 2021, cooking at home has decreased slightly, but 64% of Americans are continuing to do so to save money and control their budget. After gaining confidence in the kitchen during lockdown, Americans are looking for inspiration to DIY healthier-for-them meals at home – preferably with ingredients from deals in the frozen and refrigerated food aisles. They are also relying more on online grocery shopping and social media for inspiration on how to use those ingredients.

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  • They are also relying more on online grocery shopping and social media for inspiration on how to use those ingredients.
  • Americans prioritize "healthier-for-me" options as they gain control over what ingredients go into their meals.
  • The report is the culmination of a large-scale research study conducted to better understand Americans' changing grocery-shopping habits.
  • 45% of consumers rely on air fryers and 43% use slow cookers to cook and prepare food.

Xinhua Silk Road: Annual Conference of Financial Street Forum 2023 kicks off in Beijing

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

BEIJING, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Themed "Better China Better World -- Enhancing Financial Openness and Cooperation for Shared Growth and Mutual Benefits," the Annual Conference of Financial Street Forum 2023 opened on Wednesday in Beijing, capital of China.

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  • BEIJING, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Themed "Better China Better World -- Enhancing Financial Openness and Cooperation for Shared Growth and Mutual Benefits," the Annual Conference of Financial Street Forum 2023 opened on Wednesday in Beijing, capital of China.
  • Addressing the conference, Yin Li, secretary of the Communist Party of China Beijing Municipal Committee, said that China's financial market, with its large scale, full potential, rapid development and solid foundation of the real economy, has become a key force in maintaining global financial stability.
  • Openness and cooperation will go a long way toward promoting growing, secured and sustainable economic prosperity, under the multiple challenges faced by global economy, said Agustin Carstens, General Manager of the Bank for International Settlements through video link during the conference.
  • Jointly hosted by the People's Government of Beijing Municipality, the PBOC, the NFRA, the CSRC, Xinhua News Agency and the SAFE, this year's conference includes a total of 42 activities, welcoming over 400 heavyweight guests from more than 30 countries and regions to share views upon overcoming global economic challenges through financial cooperation.

Xinhua Silk Road: Annual Conference of Financial Street Forum 2023 kicks off in Beijing

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, November 9, 2023

BEIJING, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Themed "Better China Better World -- Enhancing Financial Openness and Cooperation for Shared Growth and Mutual Benefits," the Annual Conference of Financial Street Forum 2023 opened on Wednesday in Beijing, capital of China.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Themed "Better China Better World -- Enhancing Financial Openness and Cooperation for Shared Growth and Mutual Benefits," the Annual Conference of Financial Street Forum 2023 opened on Wednesday in Beijing, capital of China.
  • Addressing the conference, Yin Li, secretary of the Communist Party of China Beijing Municipal Committee, said that China's financial market, with its large scale, full potential, rapid development and solid foundation of the real economy, has become a key force in maintaining global financial stability.
  • Openness and cooperation will go a long way toward promoting growing, secured and sustainable economic prosperity, under the multiple challenges faced by global economy, said Agustin Carstens, General Manager of the Bank for International Settlements through video link during the conference.
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NFRA Convention 2023: A Landmark Event for the Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Industry

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 NFRA Convention, hosted by the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA), marked a record-breaking year with nearly 1,600 attendees from all sectors of the frozen and refrigerated foods industry. The event featured powerful networking opportunities, exciting product innovations, and celebrated various industry achievements.

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  • HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 NFRA Convention, hosted by the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA), marked a record-breaking year with nearly 1,600 attendees from all sectors of the frozen and refrigerated foods industry.
  • Refrigerated Hall of Fame Inductees: The Refrigerated Food Hall of Fame, established in 2010, recognizes outstanding individuals in the refrigerated food industry.
  • Top Marketers Honored: The prestigious 2023 Golden Penguin Awards for exceptional achievements in marketing and merchandising within the frozen and refrigerated foods industry were presented.
  • The 2024 NFRA Convention will be held at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD, October 5-8, 2024.

AdAdapted Expands Partnership With the National Frozen and Refrigerated Foods Association Into 2024

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AdAdapted, an advertising technology solution that gets brands onto shopping lists and into e-commerce grocery carts, announced today that it will continue and expand its partnership with the National Frozen and Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) for the third straight year. Among other benefits, the nonprofit association offers its member companies participation in co-op media programs throughout the year. Since 2022, AdAdapted has been the primary offering in these programs, providing participating brands with shoppable media solutions to drive measurable sales both in-store and online.

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  • For the third consecutive year, the National Frozen and Refrigerated Foods Association will tap AdAdapted to provide members with two innovative shoppable media programs
    ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AdAdapted , an advertising technology solution that gets brands onto shopping lists and into e-commerce grocery carts, announced today that it will continue and expand its partnership with the National Frozen and Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) for the third straight year.
  • Participating members benefit through two sponsored programs annually, the NFRA's March Frozen Foods Month (MFFM) and June Dairy Month (JDM) initiatives.
  • NFRA members that have recently participated include Del Monte, Kellogg Company, Sargento Foods, Tillamook, Tyson Foods and many others.
  • "We are thrilled to continue working with the NFRA in 2024," said Molly McFarland, co-founder and CRO, AdAdapted.

Connecting the Industry: National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Convention, October 7-10, to Facilitate Key Business Meetings with Leading Retailers

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Renowned as the premier event of the frozen and refrigerated foods industry and hosted by the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA), the convention offers unparalleled opportunities for attendees to foster business growth, forge key partnerships and explore exciting product innovations.

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  • Renowned as the premier event of the frozen and refrigerated foods industry and hosted by the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA), the convention offers unparalleled opportunities for attendees to foster business growth, forge key partnerships and explore exciting product innovations.
  • NFRA facilitates an estimated 3,000 business appointments with leading retailers throughout the duration of the event.
  • Bringing together leading companies from every sector of the industry, the NFRA Convention offers a dynamic platform where business can be conducted efficiently, all under one roof.
  • Attendees also get the opportunity to make new connections, sample frozen and refrigerated products, hear from valuable speakers, and network with industry leaders.

Americans Beat the Summer Heat in the Frozen Food Aisle

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

HARRISBURG, Pa., June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Every year, many Americans beat the summer heat with frozen treats and this year is no exception. July is National Ice Cream Month and according to the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) most U.S. adults (77%) believe ice cream can be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet. Among those asked in a recent survey, many Gen Z and millennial consumers say they feel less guilty when they have a fruit-based ice cream as compared to eating a chocolate frozen snack.

Key Points: 
  • HARRISBURG, Pa., June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Every year, many Americans beat the summer heat with frozen treats and this year is no exception.
  • Parents indulge in ice cream approximately nine times per month and spend more time exploring the ice cream aisle compared to childfree adults.
  • National Ice Cream Month is the perfect time for consumers to eat all the ice cream they desire and try out a new product or brand in the frozen novelty aisle.
  • NFRA's month-long Summer Favorites Ice Cream & Novelties promotion celebration includes a chance to win ice cream & novelties for a year.