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Frozen Foods innovation

Apr 2021
ABSTRACT
Frozen food launches are increasing globally, featuring a +20% year-over-year growth when comparing 2019 and 2020 launches. In 2020, the top category for global frozen food launches is Desserts & Ice Cream (27%). In 2020, Salt & Salt Substitutes (63%), Sugar, Syrup & Honey Products (62%), and... More rightarrow
TOP 3 SUB-CATEGORIES
  1. Dairy Based Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
  2. Fish & Seafood
  3. Finger Foods/Hors D'oeuvres
INGREDIENTS ANALYZED
Food & beverage launches only;
Salt & Salt Substitutes
KEY TAKEOUTS
GROWTH/DECLINE IN TRACKED PRODUCT LAUNCHES
+20% (2020 vs 2019)

TOP COMPANY
Unilever

TOP CATEGORY
Desserts & Ice Cream

TOP INGREDIENTS
Salt & Salt Substitutes

REGION ANALYZED
Global

DATE ANALYZED
2020 vs 2019

Previous Ingredient Analysis on FoodIngredientsFirst.com

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