FROZEN FOODS
Gold (2-way tie)
Open Nature Savory Skillets. Cadence Kitchen; Albertsons. Leverages a high-tech liquid nitrogen process to lock-in flavor, the brand elevated the perception of the meat department.
Leonetti’s Eggcellent Breakfast Stromboli. Leonetti’s Frozen Food. A new store brand offering that features the company’s proprietary stromboli dough to innovate in breakfast.
Silver (4-way tie)
Whole and Simple Enchilada Bowls. Florentine Foods; Aldi. Younger shoppers craved these convenient frozen meals.
Priano Plant-Based Ravioli. Rosina Food Products; Aldi. A standout in one of its highest growth areas.
Crav’n Flavor and Full Circle Bowls. Topco. Ready to heat and eat, Topco introduced a range of burrito bowls and egg breakfast bowls these bowls come in a range of flavors like Hatch Chile Mac & Cheese,
Prestige Roasted Garlic Petite Artisan Loaf. Rich Products; Southeastern Grocers. A premium bread with that is stone-hearth baked.
Bronze (2-way tie)
Kroger Pretzel Bun Egg & Sausage Sandwich. Kroger. A high-protein offering in the breakfast category with a tasty pretzel bun.
Breadfruit Tostones. Xagro S.A. More than 30,000 cases sold in its first year, the tostones, traditionally made from plantains, are made with breadfruit, a super fruit.