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‘We’ve Been Here’: Lulu Asian Kitchen Leverages Target Deal To Fuel Frozen Ambitions
Restaurant group Lulu Asian Kitchen has quietly built its CPG foothold in deli but is now expanding into the freezer section.
Self-Manufacturing, Shelf-Stable Snacks Drive JonnyPops’ Expansion
JonnyPops has launched a freeze-dried innovation as it uses its manufacturing capabilities to scale further in conventional grocery.
Seal The Seasons Snags Strategic Investment, Promotes Key Team Members
Regionally-sourced frozen fruit producer Seal The Seasons is off to a hot start ahead of summer with three key team members promoted across the organization alongside a new strategic partnership with its longtime packaging supplier, Canada-based Farnell Packaging.
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Cup Noodles Maker Eyes GLP-1 Craze at Fancy Food Show
Nissin Foods, the maker of Cup Noodles instant ramen, is targeting GLP-1 weight loss drug users with a new product line debuting this week at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York. Kanzen Meal, the company’s first foray into the single-serve frozen meal market, was developed using proprietary technology and Japanese culinary techniques to precisely deliver key nutrients while optimizing flavor, according to Nissin Foods.
Conagra Divests Van de Kamp’s, Mrs. Paul’s Seafood Brands
Conagra is selling off more brands, this time moving its Van de Kamp’s and Mrs. Paul’s frozen seafood brands to their co-manufacturer, High Liner Foods, in a $55 million cash deal. According to an announcement today, the deal only divests the intellectual property rights and inventory for the two brands, but does not include employees or manufacturing facilities.
Reviews: Mings Springs Into Meals; Plus: Protein Pints, Bumpin Blends
In this reviews roundup, we check out Protein Pints ice cream, Mings frozen meals and Bumpin Blends’ Barbie collab.
What’s New in Ice Cream? – SPINS April 2025 Category Report
Top 2 subcategories are seeing positive unit sales vs. negative sales the prior year.
New Products: Frozen Finds at Expo West
Frozen food makers are expanding into new segments, rolling out restaurant-quality dishes and adding snackable options. At Natural Products Expo West last week, Caulipower debuted a pickle-inspired pie, Mason Dixie Foods added breakfast burritos, and Deep Indian Kitchen unveiled dumplings.
Marco Sweets & Spices Ceases Operations
Marco Sweets & Spices is ceasing operations after four years on the market, citing financial difficulties following a widespread product recall earlier this summer by the company’s sole manufacturer.
Sweet Nothings Expanding In The Frozen Aisle With Sprouts Exclusive
Sweet Nothings is expanding its frozen footprint with the launch of Acai Bowls exclusively at Sprouts Farmers Market.
Report: Rising Inflation, Assortment Influencing Growth In Frozen Food
The biannual report “Power of Frozen in Retail” shows that inflation has impacted the frozen food category growing dollar sales while unit sales and volumes have declined.
Soozy’s Launches Three New Lines, Grows Retail Footprint
Soozy’s is looking to grow the grain-free category. This summer the brand launched frozen bread and bagels as well as shelf-stable cookies into Whole Food Market stores nationally, expanding its retail footprint to 2,000 stores.
B&G: Cooking, Flour & Cauliflower Boost Consumption
As consumers cook at home more, the shift is powering B&G Foods — and fueling its pipeline of plant-based innovations. In its first quarter earnings call this week, B&G reported strong net sales growth and further plans for frozen food brand Farmwise, which it acquired in February.