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Younger shoppers shun fresh fruit and vegetables in favour of ready meals and pasta, Bridgethorne finds

Younger shoppers shun fresh fruit and vegetables in favour of ready meals and pasta, Bridgethorne finds

The over 55s and those with families are more prolific buyers of both fresh fruit and vegetables and fresh or chilled meat, whilst those in the 18-34 age group and empty nesters are more likely to be buying ready meals

01/02/2016 | Data Time, Research | Read More
Updated Mega nom noms two-course meal now available for grown-ups

Updated Mega nom noms two-course meal now available for grown-ups

The successful children’s range of ready meals by multi award-winning food brand Mini nom noms is accompanied by the revamped adult Mega nom noms range. Available at Ocado, it has larger portions, new blended spice combinations and still packed with healthy ingredients.

06/11/2015 | Product Time, Ready meals | Read More

Malton Foods extends portfolio of convenience ready meals in Asda stores

Malton Foods has extended its portfolio of convenience ready meals, sides and snacks with a range of five new products launching in Asda stores in March. Malton Foods, under the ownership of the Zwanenberg Food Group, has continued to build

17/03/2015 | Manufacturer news, Product Time, Ready meals | Read More
Soaring venison sales present opportunity for growth in fresh meat and premium ready meals, says Bridgethorne

Soaring venison sales present opportunity for growth in fresh meat and premium ready meals, says Bridgethorne

The news that sales of venison in the UK have reportedly risen by 400% over the last year shows that there may be further scope for growth in the fresh meat and premium ready meal categories, according to category and

28/07/2014 | Comment, Opinion Time | Read More
The Co-operative relauches premium Truly Irresistible Italian range

The Co-operative relauches premium Truly Irresistible Italian range

The Co-operative is re-launching its premium Truly Irresistible Italian range. The new restaurant-quality menu of pre-prepared meals, available in stores now, have been created following time spent in Italy by the development chefs, who travelled the length and breadth of

14/05/2014 | Convenience and independent retailers, Ethnic cuisine, Product Time, Ready meals, Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Co-operative Food relaunches ready meals range as Ready to Cook and hires former Morrisons’ chef

Co-operative Food relaunches ready meals range as Ready to Cook and hires former Morrisons’ chef

The Co-operative Food is relaunching its Eat In ready meals range as Ready to Cook range with new and ready-prepared meat and poultry lines, and a selection of vegetable side dishes. The retailer has also appointed Graham Mairs, the former

21/02/2014 | Convenience and independent retailers, Product Time, Ready meals, Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Growth in ‘posh’ ready meals shows how consumer attitudes and behaviour can diverge, says Engage Research

The fact sales of premium ready meals grew in the UK by between 7% and 8% in 2013 whilst 65% of consumers say they want to eat fewer ready meals and cook more is a classic example of behavioural economics

21/02/2014 | Comment, Opinion Time | Read More
Birds Eye launches two frozen ready meal curries in stand-up packs

Birds Eye launches two frozen ready meal curries in stand-up packs

Leading UK food brand Birds Eye claims it is breaking new ground for ready meal curries this month with the launch of a delicately spiced Chicken Balti and a rich and creamy Chicken Tikka Masala. The latest innovation from the

05/02/2014 | Frozen food, Product Time, Ready meals | Read More

Frozen food sales increase 2.5% to £5.7bn in 2013

The frozen food market has again shown positive value growth – 2.5% year-on-year (yoy) – during a time when the retail industry is struggling to achieve any growth, bringing the industry’s value to more than £5.7bn. The latest market data

16/01/2014 | Data Time, Research | Read More
Spar UK relaunches own brand Winter Warmers ready meals range and vegetable sides

Spar UK relaunches own brand Winter Warmers ready meals range and vegetable sides

Spar UK is launching a range of new and redesigned chilled products, giving customers everything they need for a warming family dinner this winter season. These 23 hearty favourites consist of ready to cook main dishes as well as a

01/10/2013 | Convenience and independent retailers, Own label, Product Time, Ready meals, Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Co-operative launches TV and radio advertising campaign to promote new ready meals

Co-operative launches TV and radio advertising campaign to promote new ready meals

The Co-operative is launching an advertising campaign to promote its new and improved range of chilled ready meals and pizzas. The campaign, which has the tagline “Food so good, anyone would think you’d made it yourself”, launches today (18 September

18/09/2013 | Advertising, Convenience and independent retailers, Retail News, Retailer News, Services Time | Read More
The Co-operative Food relaunches ready meals range and introduces 47 new lines

The Co-operative Food relaunches ready meals range and introduces 47 new lines

The Co-operative Food is extending and re-launching its ready meals range, with a mission to be the ultimate convenient destination for dinner solutions that can be ready in a matter of minutes. From 16 September 2013, The Co-operative’s own-brand chilled ready

11/09/2013 | Convenience and independent retailers, Own label, Product Time, Ready meals, Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Home cooking vs. ready meals: brands need more consumer insight, says Engage

Home cooking vs. ready meals: brands need more consumer insight, says Engage

Two seemingly contradictory trends – one which suggests a rise in home cooking and another which projects double digit growth in the ready meals market – underline the importance of brands becoming more intimate with their consumers’ apparently contradictory behaviours,

28/08/2013 | Comment, Opinion Time | Read More
Co-operative relaunches own brand healthier range and in-store bakery offer

Co-operative relaunches own brand healthier range and in-store bakery offer

The Co-operative Food is re-launching its own-brand healthier range, revamping its in-store bakery offer and introducing new options to its Eat In ready meals range. Rolling out into stores from April 2013, Good Life will replace The Co-operative’s Healthier Choice

03/04/2013 | Retail News | Read More
Amy’s Kitchen extends free from frozen ready meal range and wins Tesco listings

Amy’s Kitchen extends free from frozen ready meal range and wins Tesco listings

Amy’s Kitchen, the family-owned food brand, is extending its UK free from frozen ready meal range with two new products: Thai Red Curry and Broccoli & Cheddar Bake, available from 8 April 2013 at Tesco stores nationwide.  The NPD follows increased distribution

19/03/2013 | free from, Manufacturer news, Product Time, Ready meals, Retail News | Read More

Ready meal sales hit by rising prices, squeezed budgets and horse meat scandal

Sales of ready meals have slowed due to rising prices, cash-strapped shoppers and the horsemeat scandal, according to data from SymphonyIRI Group. With sales of over £2bn in 2012, the market for ready meals has been a high growth category driven

05/03/2013 | Data Time, Research | Read More
Co-operative Food extends Food to Go range with two fresh meal pots

Co-operative Food extends Food to Go range with two fresh meal pots

The Co-operative Food has introduced two new fresh meal pots into its own brand Food to Go range. Providing warming yet healthy lunches or quick and easy dinners for hungry customers, the new meal pots are claimed to be great for taking

29/11/2012 | Own label, Product Time, Ready meals, Rice, noodles and pasta | Read More
Spar UK launches 17-strong Italian own label range and ‘two-for’ deals

Spar UK launches 17-strong Italian own label range and ‘two-for’ deals

Spar UK is launching a 17-strong own label Italian foods range to meet customer demand for easy to create convenient meals. The Italian range, in store on 1 November 2012, will comprise four fresh pastas, two pasta sauces, four pizzas, five

29/10/2012 | Convenience and independent retailers, Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Co-operative Food extends Eat In range and launches fresh new look

Co-operative Food extends Eat In range and launches fresh new look

The Co-operative Food is extending its ready-to-cook Eat In range with a selection of seven new products, which it claims provide great alternatives to home-cooked dishes. At the same time, the entire Eat In range is re-launching with a fresh

12/10/2012 | Convenience and independent retailers, Own label, Product Time, Ready meals, Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Spar UK launches value promotions on own label ready meal range

Spar UK launches value promotions on own label ready meal range

Spar UK is running a host of value price promotions across its own brand ready meal range. Ongoing two for £2.50, £4.00 or £5.00 prices are now available across Spar’s own brand range of Italian, Indian, Chinese and British classic

28/05/2012 | Own label, Product Time, Ready meals | Read More
Co-operative Food extends main course options in own brand Eat In range

Co-operative Food extends main course options in own brand Eat In range

The Co-operative Food has added new main course products to its own-brand ready-to-cook Eat In range. The Eat In range provides pre-prepared meat, poultry and fish main course products, plus ready-made vegetable side dishes that are easy to cook. New main dishes

19/04/2012 | Convenience and independent retailers, Own label, Product Time, Ready meals, Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Co-operative extends ready meals ranges with one and two person servings

The Co-operative is extending its own label ready meal range and claims the new products provide cost-conscious shoppers with a great-value alternative to a pricy evening out. Launching on 2 May 2012, the new lines include: Truly Irresistible Beef Bourguignon

19/03/2012 | Convenience and independent retailers, Own label, Product Time, Ready meals, Retailer News | Read More
Co-operative unveils vegetarian ready meals and premium cheeses

Co-operative unveils vegetarian ready meals and premium cheeses

The Co-operative has launched a range of vegetarian ready meals and cheeses under its Truly Irresistible own brand. The new ready meals include The Co-operative Vegetable & Bean Pie, The Co-operative Moroccan Vegetable Tagine, a vegetable lasagne, an Italian-style aubergine

19/09/2011 | Cheese, Convenience and independent retailers, Dairy products, Own label, Product Time, Ready meals, Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Easy Bean premium one-pot meals win Booths listing

Easy Bean premium one-pot meals win Booths listing

Easy Bean, the range of one-pot premium ready meals, which includes Fairtrade lines, will go on sale in 20 Booths stores next month (September 2011). In May the company launched the UK’s only ready prepared meals to carry the Fairtrade

26/08/2011 | Manufacturer news, Retail News | Read More
Top-selling European PastaBox to launch in UK at IFE

Top-selling European PastaBox to launch in UK at IFE

French food brand Sodebo is launching its ready meal range PastaBox in the UK following success in Europe. It will be unveiled at IFE at Excel, London, 13-16 March 2011. Key selling features of PastaBox are: A chilled, single-serve, fresh

28/02/2011 | Product Time, Ready meals, Rice, noodles and pasta | Read More

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