No doubt about it, frozen foods are hot! Americans spend more than $49 billion on frozen foods annually. Last year, 26% of all U.S. grocery shoppers shopped the frozen food aisle more frequently, and 43% of millennials bought more frozen items*.
What’s Turning Up the Heat?
Today’s innovative frozen products offer something for everyone:
Brands and product lines are aligned with new health trends, changing dining habits, and dietary requirements – whether you are looking for vegan, gluten-free, non-dairy, ethnic, organic…the frozen food aisle has it all.
You don’t have to sacrifice delicious dishes and trendy flavors just because you’re in a hurry. The freezer aisle offers quality, ready-to-eat full meal, single serve and small plate options – high proteins, low carbs, indulgent flavors, healthy veggies, fruits and more.
If you’re a foodie, you can “up your game” and elevate the food experience with versatile high-end frozen products, savory ingredients and entertaining-quality appetizers and desserts, sure to impress family and guests.
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https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8465651-nfra-march-2019-national-frozen-food-month/
February 25, 2019, MINNEAPOLIS —After reviewing thousands of tasty recipe entries, the representatives at Pillsbury recognized four category winners in the 49th Pillsbury Bake-Off® Contest and awarded the Grand Prize to Melissa Jollands of Hudsonville, Michigan for her delicious, pub-style Dublin Cheeseboard-Stuffed Appetizer Bread recipe and the cherished memories that inspired it.
As a first-time Pillsbury Bake-Off® Contest finalist, winner of the Appetizers for Any Party category, Melissa Jollands found inspiration for her Grand Prize recipe on a special trip to Ireland with her husband. The high-school sweethearts, were in Dublin celebrating two happy milestones: their 25th anniversary and first-ever vacation together. There she fell in love with Dublin’s large spread of flavorful cheese and meat boards, served alongside the contrasting flavors and textures of dried fruit and warm bread.
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https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8476051-49th-pillsbury-bake-off-contest-grand-prize-winner-announced/
The holidays are a busy and sometimes stressful time of year. It’s easy to get caught up in the holiday frenzy, whether it’s searching for a perfect gift or picking up a last-minute party platter. BJ’s Wholesale Club saves its members from a hectic holiday with unbeatable value on last-minute entertaining essentials, gifts and more.
“From easy appetizers to must-have toys, BJ’s helps members stock up on everything they need for a happy holiday,” said Lee Delaney, executive vice president, Chief Growth Officer, BJ’s Wholesale Club. “BJ’s is also making it even easier for members to save with the convenience of shopping how and when they like, whether it’s in club, through BJs.com, using Pick Up & Pay® or the new BJ’s mobile app.”
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https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8223451-bjs-wholesale-holiday-decorating-entertaining-gifting-hacks/
Sometimes, we all just need a little inspiration to stay on-track to eat healthy meals, especially when life gets busy. With the holidays around the corner, consumers are surrounded by more opportunities to eat decadent dinners and indulgent party appetizers. That’s why the Just BARE® chicken brand, known for raising goodness by providing good food for more people, launched its Living Lean & Clean campaign.
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https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8189351-just-bare-chicken-recipes-monique-volz/
The Pillsbury® Bake-Off® Contest is back with a new twist and we are calling all home cooks nationwide to fire up their ovens and imagine the possibilities with Pillsbury. In partnership with Food Network and The Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond, Pillsbury is celebrating family memories made at home, by seeking out your family’s favorite recipes and the inspiration and stories behind them.
As an evolution of the beloved Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest, this year home cooks are asked to share how they use Pillsbury in a family favorite recipe and to also share the story behind their recipe. Do you have a twist on a recipe passed down from a relative? Is there a special family tradition that surrounds the recipe? Judges will consider both the recipe and the story behind the recipe in their judging. Contestants may submit their original recipe using Pillsbury® refrigerated dough along with the inspiration behind it for any of the following categories: Cozy Breakfasts, Appetizers for Any Party, Dinners with Heart, and No-Fuss Desserts at BakeOff.com.
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http://www.multivu.com/players/English/8173751-pillsbury-food-network-bake-off-contest/
In what may become the largest-ever food sampling event, on July 21 Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar® will offer free sampler plates of its popular new Sriracha Shrimp and Churro S’Mores appetizers to guests.
Applebee’s anticipates serving about two million plates of Sriracha Shrimp and Churro S’Mores during “Taste The Change Day” at nearly 2,000 restaurants across the country. The offer is available to dine-in guests all day, with the option of adding other new appetizers at low sampler prices.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7428056-applebee-s-taste-the-change/
Alouette®, Chavrie® and Ile de France® cheeses today announced a delicious new partnership with celebrity chef and cheese enthusiast Jason Sobocinski, host of The Big Cheese on the Cooking ChannelSM. Together, they will launch a new campaign, See Where Cheese Can Take You, to inspire consumers — both accomplished foodies and foodies-in-training — with unique pairings, appetizers and snacks featuring Alouette, Chavrie and Ile de France cheeses.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/60712-alouette-chavrie-ile-de-france-see-where-cheese-can-take-you-sobocinski
