American Frozen Food Institute

New Frozen Foods Research Reveals Steady Shopping Behavior among Americans

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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“Frozen foods offer the complete package of solutions for today’s shoppers.”

Key Points: 
  • “Frozen foods offer the complete package of solutions for today’s shoppers.”
    Frozen food’s core consumers, defined as those who consume these foods daily or every few days, held at 38% of all shoppers.
  • In addition to appreciating the convenience and time-savings made possible by frozen foods, the core consumer also reports enjoying the quality and nutrition found in the frozen food aisle.
  • For shoppers, frozen foods help meet this new definition of value.”
    The new research also identified that consumers turn to the frozen food aisle as they look for better-for-you products.
  • The research was conducted by 210 Analytics and is made possible by Brecon Foods, Hillphoenix, Nortera and Wawona Frozen Foods.

County-Level Update of 2023 Feeding The Economy Report Provides Insight Into Local Influence of Food & Ag Sector in U.S. Economy

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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Providing data on jobs, wages, and economic output, this increased granularity offers more specific insights into the food and agriculture sector’s impact on local economic activity and output.

Key Points: 
  • Providing data on jobs, wages, and economic output, this increased granularity offers more specific insights into the food and agriculture sector’s impact on local economic activity and output.
  • This year’s report shows the U.S. food and agriculture sector directly supports nearly 23 million jobs, provides $927 billion in wages, and is particularly vital to rural communities across America.
  • Notably, the 2023 report reveals that the manufacturing of agricultural products accounts for nearly one-fifth of total manufacturing jobs in the U.S.
  • All 50 states displayed increased economic output in the 2023 report compared to the 2022 report, largely reflecting a rebound in national economic activity.

YellohTM Partners With 4x4 Capital to Transform the Future of Frozen Home Food Delivery

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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According to Deloitte, more than 40 percent of consumers say frozen is just as good or better than fresh2.

Key Points: 
  • According to Deloitte, more than 40 percent of consumers say frozen is just as good or better than fresh2.
  • Research from the American Frozen Food Institute found that 30 percent of shoppers increased their freezer capacity since the onset of the pandemic3.
  • Along with their investment, the 4x4 Capital team brings combined experience of over 100 years at the intersection of route-based and food and beverage platforms.
  • Founded in 1952 in rural Minnesota by Marvin Schwan, Yelloh – formerly known as Schwan’s Home Delivery, has pioneered the frozen food delivery industry, driven by the company’s hometown roots and passion for delicious food.

Nature's Touch fights inflation with its frozen foods

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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Frozen foods often cost less per serving and have a longer shelf life than fresh or refrigerated foods.

Key Points: 
  • Frozen foods often cost less per serving and have a longer shelf life than fresh or refrigerated foods.
  • Frozen foods, on the other hand, are a zero-waste solution because you thaw only as much as you need.
  • According to a study published in the British Food Journal, buying frozen foods generates 47% less waste than fresh and refrigerated foods.
  • Visit the Nature's Touch website to find several mouth-watering recipes using frozen fruits and vegetables.

 Consumers Agree: It’s Easier to Eat More Produce and Reduce Food Waste with Frozen Fruits and Vegetables on Hand

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Thursday, November 24, 2022
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Frozen fruits and vegetables help make it easier for a variety of households and demographic groups to easily increase their produce consumption and reduce their food waste.

Key Points: 
  • Frozen fruits and vegetables help make it easier for a variety of households and demographic groups to easily increase their produce consumption and reduce their food waste.
  • The report, Frozen Fruits & Vegetables: Perceptions, Uses and Expectations among U.S. Consumers and SNAP-Eligible Households, revealed that the widespread purchase and use help increase produce consumption.
  • Among the more than 1,500 consumers surveyed, the majority (86%) agreed that having frozen fruits and vegetables makes it easier to eat more produce.
  • Eight out of 10 SNAP-eligible survey respondents agreed that frozen fruits and vegetables make it easier to eat more produce, prevent food waste and help save money.

Foodservice Operators Turn to Frozen Foods to Meet their Business Needs

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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Operators face unique and pressing challenges in todays new foodservice environment and frozen foods are a beneficial resource to address these needs, said Alison Bodor, AFFI President and CEO.

Key Points: 
  • Operators face unique and pressing challenges in todays new foodservice environment and frozen foods are a beneficial resource to address these needs, said Alison Bodor, AFFI President and CEO.
  • From ease of preparation to year-round availability to reduced food waste, foodservice operators are recognizing the performance advantage of frozen foods.
  • The Power of Frozen in Foodservice also revealed that frozen foods are impactful in managing market challenges facing foodservice operators.
  • Frozen foods help to meet the immediate demands of foodservice operators and should be part of future success strategies, added Bodor.

Latest Studies Show Millennials’ Affinity for Frozen Foods

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Thursday, January 13, 2022
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With fast-growing choices in clean-label frozen foodsand a discerning palate for ethnically authentic cuisineolder millennials now make up the largest segment of frozen food customers at 48 percent, according to AFFIs Power of Frozen in Retail 2021 report.

Key Points: 
  • With fast-growing choices in clean-label frozen foodsand a discerning palate for ethnically authentic cuisineolder millennials now make up the largest segment of frozen food customers at 48 percent, according to AFFIs Power of Frozen in Retail 2021 report.
  • But what consumers new to frozen entrees discovered was the evolution of frozen foods, the abundance of better-for-you options and the plethora of innovation and ethnic flavors, equating to sustainable category growth.
  • With online frozen sales up by 75% , current studies show that todays frozen foods rival fresh.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic has proved to be the great accelerator for frozen foods, said AFFI President and CEO Alison Bodor.

New Study Pinpoints Frozen Food Gain to Three P’s

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021
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Frozen food sales were up 21 percent in 2020 and, according to IRI , some categories of frozen foods are still outpacing 2020 sales.

Key Points: 
  • Frozen food sales were up 21 percent in 2020 and, according to IRI , some categories of frozen foods are still outpacing 2020 sales.
  • A recent study from Deloitte points to perishability, price and preference as the three factors influencing consumers desire for frozen.
  • In head-to-head comparisons, between 40% and 50% of consumers now see frozen food as just as good or better than fresh food.
  • The American Frozen Food Institute is the member-driven national trade association representing all segments of the frozen food supply chain from manufacturers to suppliers and distributors.

$59+ Billion Worldwide Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Industry to 2030 - Identify Growth Segments for Investment - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021
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This is likely to generate a higher requirement for commercial refrigeration equipment for storing, which propels the growth of the market.

Key Points: 
  • This is likely to generate a higher requirement for commercial refrigeration equipment for storing, which propels the growth of the market.
  • High equipment and installation cost of equipment is expected to hinder the commercial refrigeration equipment market's growth.
  • In addition to this, the average cost of commercial refrigeration equipment repair falls between $100 and $325.
  • This high cost of the equipment, installation, and maintenance are extremely unaffordable to smaller retailers who rent these services or opt for non-commercial variants, which hinders the growth of the commercial refrigeration equipment market.

One Year Since Start of COVID-19 Pandemic, Study Reveals Critical Role of Food & Ag Sectors In Feeding The Economy

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021
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This historic farm-to-fork economic analysis quantifies the impact of the jobs, wages, taxes, and exports the industry makes possible.

Key Points: 
  • This historic farm-to-fork economic analysis quantifies the impact of the jobs, wages, taxes, and exports the industry makes possible.
  • "NASDA members advance the more than two million farms across the country and support all those who produce and secure our food supply.
  • "This data is essential for policymakers considering changes to tax and trade issues that might affect the food and agriculture sectors."
  • "99.4 percent of American households buy and enjoy frozen foods," said Alison Bodor, President and CEO of the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI).