Frozen Foods

Our Voice of The Food Industry blog offers commentary from FMI subject matter experts on timely and important topics to the food industry.
  • Exploring Innovation and Sustainability in the Frozen Food Industry

    Apr 16, 2024
    Frozen IQ is set to serve as a nexus for professionals to discuss the latest trends, challenges and opportunities within the frozen food sector. It will focus on innovation and ...
  • Advancing the Power of Frozen for Manufacturers and Retailers

    Feb 26, 2024
    Frozen IQ is a tailored experience designed for leaders in the frozen food ...
  • Frozen Foods Check the Boxes for Value

    Oct 25, 2023
    Frozen foods meet our definition of value that starts with price and quality, but extends to convenience, relevance, entertainment, health and well-...
  • The Next Ice Age in Grocery Will Be Green

    Oct 25, 2022
    Given recent improvements in refrigeration technology and growing consumer preference for businesses that demonstrate their commitment to sustainability, more and more grocers are exploring how to make their refrigerant systems more cost-effective ...
  • Taking AIM at Hydrofluorocarbons

    Jul 15, 2022
    Supermarket refrigeration systems are on the cusp of major change following passage of the the AIM (American Innovation & Manufacturing) Act. The AIM act directs EPA to spearhead phasedown of HFC (hydrofluorocarbon) production and use by 85% by ...
  • Honey, I Think We Need Another Freezer!

    Feb 2, 2021
    I have been working with our colleagues at the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) on our second Power of Frozen at Retail research report. As I reviewed the results of the consumer survey we conducted and the data provided by IRI, I could ...
  • 5-Tips to Improve Energy and Refrigerant Management

    Dec 16, 2020
    For store operators concerned about implementing costly new systems and procedures, there are many low or no-cost options to tackle energy leakage and manage refrigeration ...
  • Consumers Need Help Cooking Frozen Foods

    Oct 2, 2020
    On September 23, 2020, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a press release highlighting new consumer research on the preparation of frozen ...
  • The Category Heavyweight Poised for a Comeback: Frozen Food

    Feb 22, 2019
    The food retailing industry often touts the strength of the perimeter, namely, produce, meat, bakery or deli/prepared foods. But there’s a contender in the ring; a heavyweight that boasts $57 billion in retail sales that’s conditioning for a strong ...
  • Frozen Foods: A Solution for Healthy, Easy Meals Shoppers Seek

    Mar 24, 2017
    Today’s shoppers are looking for healthy, easy meal solutions, and since March is National Nutrition Month and National Frozen Food Month, it is an excellent time to take a fresh look at frozen foods. Frozen foods currently represent 6.2 percent of ...