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The votes are in: Today’s flavor-obsessed foodies are clamoring for frozen meals. But the increased demand for ready-to-eat meals isn’t just about convenience; four in ten consumers who regularly reach for ready meals do so because they like the taste, while a third choose them to satisfy a specific craving (Kantar Profiles/Mintel, 2023). As more […]

Summer is right around the corner, ushering in long-awaited vacations, outdoor adventures with family and friends, and lazy afternoons spent in the sunshine. Of course, more time spent on meal prep means less time enjoying the breezy summer season – which is where ready meals come in. Ready-made meals offer unparalleled convenience for solo foodies,

The demand for ready meals, frozen meals, and meal kits has nowhere to go but up, as today’s busy consumers are craving restaurant-quality meals that require little or no food prep. And, of course, they want all that flavor at the right price point. While that might sound like a tall order, gourmet ready meals

Today’s foodies are more health-conscious than ever before – but they’re also busy, juggling work, family, and friends. That doesn’t leave much time to figure out what to make for a healthy dinner, especially with today’s sky-high grocery prices. With health-conscious consumers on the rise and as many as 41% of consumers opting for vegan

Take a look at the ever-growing popularity of ready meal and gourmet frozen meals, and one thing is clear: Today’s busy foodies are hungry for ready-to-eat meals. As many as two-thirds of Canadians (62%) purchased prepared meals at the grocery store in the last three months; of those shoppers, 49% purchased prepared meals on a

A well-crafted sauce doesn’t just add flavor – it enhances the complex notes already present in a dish, bringing sweetness, spice, and depth to the surface. Sauces can also infuse unexpected elements into a dish, defying expectations and providing a totally new experience for foodies. In the quick-service restaurant (QSR) space, defying those expectations is

For quick-service restaurants (QSRs), burgers and snacks are the perfect one-two punch. Quick, filling, and wildly popular across generations, burgers and snacks help QSR menus shine while offering endless opportunities for customization. Speaking of customization: Today’s consumers are looking for more than your standard patty and fries. They’re looking for elevated twists on old favorites,

You bring your food to life with passion and creativity, so it’s only natural that you want to find a culinary partner with similar values. You need a sauce manufacturer who truly believes in the value of exploring diverse flavors, evolving as consumers’ cravings change, and carving out your brand narrative with memorable dishes. A

Picture this: You’re checking out a new quick-service restaurant. Your order is piping hot, and it smells amazing. You take a bite. It’s good; wait, no. It’s great. What’s that flavor? It’s smoky, savory, and unlike anything you’ve tasted at a quick-service restaurant (QSR). That unforgettable flavor experience is all thanks to a uniquely crafted

Breakfast is served, and quick-service restaurant (QSR) customers are ready for mouth-watering options to start – or end – their day. With 40% of consumers ordering breakfast away from home (Mintel, 2023), QSRs have an opportunity to attract cost-conscious customers with enticing all-day breakfast offerings. Between tried-and-true favorites like savory bagels and trendy picks like pint-sized