Frozen foods are undergoing a transformation to meet consumers’ increasingly diverse tastes and desire for creative, convenient, healthy meal options.
Global Outlook*
Market Size 2023 vs. Market Size 2028
$339.54 Billion $431.90 Billion
= 4.93% CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate)
*Mordor Intelligence Frozen Food Market report
Reasons Canadians purchase frozen foods*
Easy to prepare 31%
Want something tasty 29%
Satisfies a craving 27%
Satisfies hunger 27%
Can be eaten quickly 23%
Good value for money 22%
*Statista.com, Jan 26, 2023 survey
Frozen Food Spotlight: Chicken Wings
An April 2023 Caddle survey of Canadian consumer purchasing patterns and preferences
When was the last time you purchased frozen boxed wings?
Within the last 3 months 29%
4 to 6 months 15%
7 to 12 months 9%
Never purchased 28%
29% of consumers don’t have a preferred brand
41% purchase whatever is on sale
35% purchase a specific flavour
27% purchase brands they trust
Source: grocerybusiness.ca