They may be pricey and not have the best health credentials but chilled ready meals have flourished in the downturn, not least due to vigorous retailer NPD, says Catherine Chetwynd. This website uses ...

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First up, the health bit: frozen ready meals are often more nutritious than chilled versions. “That’s because the food once harvested or prepared is frozen very quickly and there is little ...

Ready meals that can be stored at room temperature for up to 18 months are going on sale at supermarkets. They offer advantages over chilled ready meals such as reduced storage costs and a lower ...

Newark, Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Brainy Insights estimates that the USD 135 billion in 2022 global ready meals market will reach USD 219.90 billion in 2032. Over the past few years ...

The amount spent on chilled ready meals in the UK has gone up by half a billion pounds since 2007, according to Statista. More about Nutrition. Join our commenting forum.

One of the most popular of these chilled meals in the UK was the Marks and Spencer chicken kiev, launched in 1979 for £1.99, and designed by product developer Cathy Chapman.

Premium had hitherto been the one area in the chilled ready meals arena where the brands took the fight to own-label. Some brands continue to do well in this small sub-sector. Charlie Bigham's reports ...