News & Archives // 2011
09Apr2011
Betty and Sammy Tweet
Back on April 1, my computer was mysteriously taken over by a couple ‘Tweeters,’ whom I quickly recognized as Betty Buyer and Sammy Seller… Betty: To follow consumer trends, must I ...
09Apr2011
L.L. Bean Sells Lobsters
Okay, so we mean Linda Lorraine Bean, but that "other" L.L. Bean happened to be her grandfather. Here's a look at some of Linda's memories, and her hopes for the ...
09Apr2011
Technology Speeds Gains in Logistics
New technology is driving significant new efficiencies at public refrigerated warehouses, enabling them to meet rapidly growing demands of food manufacturers and retailers. We discussed advances in warehouse management systems, unloading/ ...
09Apr2011
Frozen Sweet Goods
Frozen sweet goods (not including cheesecakes) were down 9.8% in dollars and 12.4% in units last year, according to supermarket data from SymphonyIRI Group, the Chicago-based market research firm. Among the ...
09Apr2011
Delivery Chills Frozen Pizza
Fueled by the recession and an influx of higher-quality, premium options that more closely approximate restaurant fare, frozen pizza expanded a whopping 26% across channels from 2004 to 2009, according ...
09Apr2011
Frozen Breakfasts Gain 10.4%
Although frozen breakfasts lost a bit to scratch cooking during the recession, the category is rebounding nicely in 2010, thanks in part to the increasing availability of premium and better-for-you ...
09Apr2011
Steady Growth Ahead For Ice Cream
Ice cream sales are expected to do better this year than last, but don’t expect meteoric growth from the category over the next five years. That’s the word from Mintel International ...
09Apr2011
Healthy Indulgence Drives Ice Cream
Brands outperformed private label in both ice cream and novelties in supermarkets during the 12 weeks ended Feb. 20, according to SymphonyIRI Group, the Chicago-based market research firm. In both ...
09Apr2011
Snacks and Apples Bounce Back
As the economy goes, so goes the frozen appetizers/snack rolls category. While supermarket sales of the category were down in units and dollars for the 52- and 12-week periods ended ...
09Apr2011
Stream of Unconsciousness
Can’t believe I suckered IRI into letting me come to this conference again as “press.” Why does everyone look so young? Cops began looking young years ago, but now category ...
