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January 15, 2013

‘Heat-and-eat’ meals cook up new recipes, sales

In the current economy, microwavable single-serve meals may be the answer to consumers’ decreased restaurant use. “These meals occupy the spot between homemade and restaurant meals,” said Harry Balzer, chief industry analyst and VP at NPD Group. “They represent food
service redefined.”

December 7, 2012

Atkins Nutritionals introduces Atkins Frozen Meals

Atkins Nutritionals has launched a line of low-carbohydrate frozen meals that will be available nationwide starting in January 2013, the company said.

July 30, 2012

Unilever sells North America frozen meals business to ConAgra Foods

Unilever has put its North America frozen meals business on the sales block.

December 5, 2011

Frozen food forges ahead with growth in poultry

With consumers eating more meals at home, frozen food sales are soaring. Packaged Facts predicted the frozen food category will grow to $70 billion in 2015, an increase of $14.1 billion (or 25%) over 2010.

October 11, 2011

Quick-and-easy heats up sales

Frozen foods still are a popular choice. Packaged Facts projected that retail sales of frozen foods and beverages will reach $70 billion in 2015, a 25% increase over 2010 revenues.

October 11, 2011

ReportersNotebook — Consumables, 10/10/11

T.G.I. Friday’s has launched new Entrées for One frozen meals, which include nine varieties.

April 11, 2011

Healthy Choice meals improve diet quality, research finds

ConAgra is emphasizing the use of its Healthy Choice frozen meals to improve the quality of one's diet and overall well-being.

August 18, 2010

Healthy Choice launches steaming entrees

Healthy Choice is rolling out its newest line of frozen entrees....