For the second consecutive year, Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer was recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency’s GreenChill Program for having the lowest corporate-wide refrigerant emissions rate out of all the GreenChill Partners over the past year. As an active participant in the EPA’s program since 2012, the retailer has made reducing its refrigerant leak rate […]
Category: Frozen Food
Posted inFrozen Food, Center Store, West
Hormel Unveils Refrigerated Salsa, Guacamole By Herdez
Orange, California-based Hormel has new additions to its Herdez brand’s refrigerated salsas. Hormel debuted the three flavors – traditional mild, traditional medium and chipotle medium – in May. In a discussion with The Shelby Report, Chris Monahan, brand manager for refrigerated dips, attributed the expansion to consumer research. “We found that consumers really shop in […]
Posted inAssociation News, Executive News, Frozen Food, National
RFA Names Marshall As Technical Director
The Refrigerated Foods Association has named Douglas L. Marshall as its technical director. He has been a member of the RFA since January 2018. In this role, Marshall will preside over the RFA’s monthly open technical calls, respond to member questions via its technical hotline and keep the association informed of issues with RFA’s bi-weekly […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Executive News, Northeast
Dr. Praeger’s Appoints Reichgut To CEO
Elmwood Park, New Jersey-based Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods has appointed Andy Reichgut to CEO, effective immediately. Larry Praeger, founder, has moved into a special advisor role and will remain an active board member. The Praeger and Somberg families will retain their ownership stake in the company, which is a portfolio company of Vestar Capital Partners. “Andy […]
Posted inH-E-B, Frozen Food, Southwest
H-E-B Expands Frozen Distribution Center In Temple, TX
H-E-B will be expanding its Temple, Texas distribution facilities with a new automated frozen distribution line. Pending final negotiations with Temple EDC and the city of Temple, the project will grow the company’s current facility footprint by 325,000 square feet and will add more than 100 jobs to the local economy. “It is our privilege to continue to […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Frozen Food, National, Plant-Based News
IRI Reports Decline In Meat Alternatives Pulled Down May Total
The height, widespread nature and the continued acceleration of inflation dominated the headlines in May. Whether in the grocery store, at the pump or at the movies, consumers were paying more. “Compared with the fall of 2021, inflation is higher, more people are making changes and the supply chain challenges from labels to packaging to […]
Posted inFrozen Food, National
Holy Perogy! Showcases 4 Frozen Perogy Flavors
Holy Perogy! premium frozen perogies are showcasing its four flavors of perogies. The products are prepared with quality ingredients for U.S. consumers to enjoy its Ukrainian family recipe at home. Many consumers find store bought frozen perogies to be doughy and rubbery, the company said. Holy Perogy! is different due to the process by which it’s […]
Posted inProduce News, Frozen Food, Northeast
B&G Foods Acquires Growers Express’ Frozen Vegetable Operations
Parsippany, New Jersey-based B&G Foods Inc. has acquired the frozen vegetable manufacturing operations of Growers Express. Growers Express manufactures, produces, packages and sells frozen vegetable products, primarily Green Giant Riced Veggies and Green Giant Veggie Spirals. The purchased assets include inventory, equipment, a sublease for a portion of a manufacturing facility in Yuma, Arizona, and […]
Posted inFrozen Food, National
IRI Reports Frozen Retail Demand Strengthened In April
To document the ever-changing nature of the marketplace, IRI, 210 Analytics and AFFI have partnered to bring the latest trends and analysis relative to the frozen food department. Frozen food prices rose in 2020 and 2021, but less so than total food and beverages. In April 2022, the price per unit for frozen foods increased […]
Posted inDairy News, Frozen Food, Midwest
Halo Top Dairy Ice Cream Upgrades Recipe, Adds New Flavor
Le Mars, Iowa-based Halo Top has made a change to its Dairy Light Ice Cream recipe, to deliver what the company believes will be a creamier texture while keeping the same taste. Each of the pints in its dairy ice cream portfolio will continue to be lower in calories and sugar than regular ice cream […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Home Page Slider, West
Caulipower Launches New Pastas And Pizza Products
In five years, Los Angeles-based Caulipower has expanded into six new categories, spearheading innovation and creating first-of-a-kind products such as a low calorie pasta, baked chicken tenders and a stone-fired cauliflower. Caulipower will launch new products this summer: Cauliflower penne pasta, elbows pasta and white pizza with spinach. The company’s growth is being driven by its […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Home Page Slider, Southwest
AFFI Concludes Frozen Food Convention in Dallas, TX
The American Frozen Food Institute has concluded its annual Frozen Food Convention “AFFI-CON” that brought together more than 1,100 industry executives representing nearly 500 companies in Dallas from Feb. 19-22. “From fruits and vegetables to entrees, pizza and pet food, frozen food is a staple for every member of the family,” said Alison Bodor, AFFI […]
Posted inAssociation News, Frozen Food, Home Page Slider, National
AFFI Announces 2022 Board Of Directors Leadership And Membership
Alison Bodor, president and CEO of the American Frozen Food Institute, has announced the organization’s new leadership on its board of directors. The officers and board members are selected by the nominating committee of the AFFI board and were unanimously elected by AFFI’s processor members. “The pandemic’s impact on the frozen sector has been significant, highlighting the […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Great American Cobbler Company Celebrates One Year Anniversary
The Homerville, Georgia-based Great American Cobbler Co. celebrated its one year anniversary on Feb. 9. That was the date the company had its first sale in 2021 at Piggly Wiggly in Blackshear, Georgia. Great American Cobbler’s products are now available in more than 3,600 stores in 27 states. The company’s team combines family farmers and veteran […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Simek’s Donates 1.2M Meals And Removes Plastic From Environment
Saint Paul Park, Minnesota-based Simek’s, a women-owned quality frozen food products company, has released that its social impact missions in 2021 have addressed the problem of hunger in America and the environment. Approximately 1.2 million meals were donated this year through its collaboration with Feeding America for a total of 5.6 million total meals donated since the […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Home Page Slider, National
IRI Study Shows Millennials’ Affinity For Frozen Foods
Frozen foods sales came in at $66.4 billion the 52-week period ending on Dec. 26, 2021, a 1 percent increase compared to a year ago, according to IRI. Compared to the same time period to 2019, frozen food sales increased 23 percent. Older millennials now make up the largest segment of frozen food customers at […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Northeast
MamaMancini’s Acquires Two Premier Gourmet Food Manufacturers
MamaMancini’s Holdings, a marketer of specialty pre-prepared, frozen and refrigerated Italian food products, has announced the signing of definitive agreements for two acquisitions – T&L Creative Salads Inc. and Olive Branch LLC, which are related premier gourmet food manufacturers based in New York. Closing is expected to occur on or about Dec. 29, subject to […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Frozen Food, Home Page Slider, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, National
Gorton’s Launches Value Size Butterfly Shrimp At Kroger Through Jan. 29
Gorton’s Seafood is offering its value sized butterfly shrimp product for a limited time at Kroger. Made with premium, tail-on shrimp coated in a buttery breadcrumb, Gorton’s crispy Butterfly Shrimp can now be enjoyed by Kroger customers in a larger two-pound, value size. The club Butterfly Shrimp product will be available at 1,200-plus Kroger locations […]
Posted inAssociation News, Frozen Food, Home Page Slider, National
NFRA Elects 2022 Officers And Directors
The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association elected its association officers and members of the board of directors for 2021-22 at its annual board of directors meeting, held virtually on Oct. 20. Kevin Schwab, EVP/CCO of sales and marketing for The Pictsweet Co., has been elected to serve as chairman of the board. He has served on […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Home Page Slider, Northeast
F&S Produce Co. Introduces Green Giant Stir-Fry Kits, Organic Vegetables
Pre-washed, pre-cut bagged fresh veggies are a winner for consumers who want a fast-fixing meal option to put on the table. Two new products from F&S Produce Co. are Green Giant Fresh Stir-Fry Kits and Little Green Sprout’s Organic vegetables. Green Giant Fresh Stir-Fry Kits come in five flavors: Teriyaki, Korean Kimchi, Chinese Black Pepper, […]