Convenience food

French consumers take to ready meals

In spite of its reputation for traditional home cooking, France appears to be taking to the ready meal concept, with…

Russians get taste for ready meals

Ready meals are becoming increasingly popular in Russia as incomes rise, and manufacturers are looking to meet increasingly sophisticated consumer…

UK: Parents look for convenience in toddler meals

According to research from organic baby food producer Hipp Organic and Bounty, the direct marketing company specialising in family products,…

Increased sophistication within US ready meals sector

Retail value sales of ready meals in the US slid 0.9% year-on-year to US$20.4bn in 2004. The decline was brought…

Busy lifestyles drive growth in convenience foods

The global convenience foods market has seen growth of nearly 9% since 2000, and it is expected to grow a…