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Spring is just around the corner, and we have three words for you: fresh, healthy, and delicious. Today’s ready-meal consumers are continually seeking out fresher, healthier, and more flavorful options, especially as temperatures warm up and fresh produce takes center stage. And while not all health-conscious consumers eat a strictly plant-based diet, the numbers don’t […]

For regular folks, the holiday season is months away. But for those of us in the food business, holiday planning is in full swing. The 2025 holiday season is one of the biggest opportunities for grocery retailers and ready meal manufacturers to capture consumer interest, delighting and intriguing newcomers with festive offerings. One way to

It’s no secret that today’s consumers are craving authentic, diverse taste experiences, with an increasingly targeted focus on Asian cuisine. Take a look at TikTok or Instagram, and you’ll see vibrant dishes from all over the continent, from whipped Dalgona coffee to jiggly Japanese cheesecake. Stroll into the supermarket, and you’ll see mouth-watering Asian ingredients

Think of the last time you had an incredible meal. Chances are, the feast activated each of your senses – not just your sense of taste. Maybe the garnish delivered a dazzling rainbow of fruits and veggies. Maybe the meat was cooked to perfection, with picture-perfect golden brown edges. Maybe a stunning emerald-hued chimichurri was

Whether it’s game day, poker night, or a casual night out, chicken wings are a serious staple on menus worldwide. But what makes wings unforgettable? It’s all about the sauce. Sauces and dips allow consumers to go on a flavor journey, starting with the classics and exploring sweet, spicy, and unforgettably delicious territory along the

A new year means exciting new trends across the food and beverage space – and countless opportunities to wow your customers. 71% of consumers report feeling excited about new food and beverage trends in 2025 (Datassential, 2024), and the new year is the perfect time for your brand to get on board. From nostalgic favorites

Though sous-vide cooking has been around since the mid-20th century, the method has been gaining serious steam in recent years. This fast-growing precision cooking method involves sealing food in a bag and cooking it low and slow in a temperature-controlled water bath. Whether you’re working in the fine dining foodservice space, crafting gourmet ready meals,

When the going gets tough, the tough get pizza. Whether we’re grabbing a slice or counting down the seconds until a frozen pizza is ready, pizza is something everyone can agree on. In fact, recent market data shows that two-thirds of consumers have had pizza within the last week (Datassential, 2024). Of course, a truly

Latin flavors have taken root in mainstream dining around the globe, and Mexican cuisine is leading the charge. Not only is Mexican cuisine the third-most popular cuisine in the United States, but its popularity continues to skyrocket, particularly among younger adults (Datassential, 2024). Thanks to consumer demand for bold, authentic dining experiences, Mexican cuisine has

Home meal replacements (HMRs) have come a long way since the days of soggy TV dinners and bland veggie side dishes. Consumers are increasingly turning to HMRs for quick, convenient, and delicious mealtime solutions. In fact, 74% of consumers agreed that the quality of retail prepared foods has greatly improved over the past two years