American Frozen Food Institute

Frozen foods continue to deliver what shoppers are looking for: delicious options made with care, frozen for quality, affordable for families and available for meals everywhere. September retail sales data underscores that demand: - Frozen food sales reached $6.9 billion, with unit sales up 1.0% year over year. - Frozen fruits and vegetables continued to stand out, with dollar sales up 6.4%, unit sales up 5.1%, and volume up 4.7% year over year. - Frozen fruit was particularly strong, with dollar sales increasing 12.3%, units up 10.7% and volume up 8.5%. AFFI members have full access to the monthly retail report prepared by Anne-Marie Roerink with 210 Analytics, LLC. Sign in to the AFFI Member Site to read the full report: lnkd.in/gAamgwka

98% of households eat frozen foods. Frozen foods work alongside the rest of the kitchen, giving families nutritious, dependable, high-quality food options for the nights and mornings when time is tight.

Freezing makes real food more affordable and accessible. We're thrilled to share our latest video about how frozen foods are a high-quality, practical choice every day — from homes and schools to restaurants and beyond.

More than 90% of foodservice operators rely on frozen foods to reduce waste, ease prep demands, and keep dependable options on the menu year-round. Learn more: affi.org/

Nearly 30 million students eat school lunch each day. AFFI CEO Alison Bodor explains why school meal rules should give schools more flexibility to serve food students will actually eat. Read the op-ed: agri-pulse.com/articles/2515…

National Pizza Month calls for a freezer favorite! Frozen pizza is a convenient go-to that makes busy nights a little easier. Top it with fresh veggies or serve it alongside a colorful salad for a simple way to round out the meal. However you serve it, frozen pizza makes it easy to bring everyone to the table. Learn more about the #FrozenAdvantage: frozenadvantage.org/

Frozen meals are made with familiar ingredients and prepared much like the meals we make at home — and they're ready when you are. That's the frozen advantage. frozenadvantage.com/

The frozen aisle continues to offer shoppers more choices. Frozen food assortment reached an average of 1,231 items per store per week in August, up 1.9% year over year. The continued expansion reflects retailer interest in longer-term frozen category development, alongside the impact of seasonal merchandising. Explore more trends shaping the frozen aisle in AFFI’s August Retail Market Insights Report. Sign in to the AFFI Member Site to read the full report: affi-org.us.auth0.com/login?…...

Freezing is nature’s pause button, helping maintain taste, texture, and nutrition until you’re ready to enjoy the food.

Families need nutritious, convenient foods they can count on without breaking the bank. Frozen foods help make that possible by stretching grocery dollars while making it easier to get meals on the table. Hear more from AFFI CEO Alison Bodor.

The strength of the frozen food industry is in the people behind it. AFFI members represent the frozen food supply chain from farm to table. Together, they tell the story of an industry that feeds America and supports communities across the country.

Nearly 30% of food produced in the U.S. goes unsold or uneaten, with food processors accounting for 20% of that total. AFFI’s new food waste guide, Left on the Line, offers practical tools to identify, measure, and reduce food waste. Read the guide: affi.org/food-waste-guide/

Frozen fruits and vegetables stood out in August. The category reached $1.0 billion in sales, with dollar sales increasing 6.1% and unit sales increasing 5.6% year over year. Frozen fruit was a particularly strong contributor, reaching $307 million in sales and growing 9.5% in dollars, while demand for broccoli, corn and beans helped drive growth across plain frozen vegetables. See what’s driving performance across the frozen aisle in the August Retail Market Insights Report. Sign in to the AFFI Member Site to read the full report: member.affi.org/?iss=https%3…

Students are more likely to choose nutritious foods when they’re served in ways they enjoy. One study found frozen-fruit smoothies increased fruit selection 16x and consumption nearly 3x. Read AFFI CEO Alison Bodor’s op-ed: agri-pulse.com/articles/2515…

From farm to freezer to family table, frozen food supports hundreds of thousands of American jobs and connects communities across the country. ❄️

From field to freezer to fork, frozen food supports American agriculture, creates jobs, and helps families access affordable, reliable food. ❄️

What if your FSA could help put more fruits and vegetables on the table? A new op-ed from Daily Harvest CEO Ricky Silver makes the case for expanding HSA/FSA eligibility to fruits and vegetables, including frozen. Read the full piece in @thehill. thehill.com/opinion/healthca…

From home kitchens to schools and restaurants, frozen foods help make meals more affordable, nutritious, convenient, and reliable. That’s the Frozen Food Advantage. frozenadvantage.org/

Registration is officially OPEN for AFFI-CON 2027! The frozen food industry is heading to Orlando February 27– March 2 for four days of B2B meetings, industry connections and opportunities to move business forward. With new experiences, expanded programming and more ways to connect, there’s even more to look forward to at AFFI-CON 2027. Register now and join the business of frozen today: affi.org/affi-con/

Throwing it back to Government Action Summit 2026! ❄️ This May, AFFI members came together in Washington, D.C., to meet with policymakers, share industry priorities, and advocate for policies that support the frozen food supply chain. Thanks to everyone who joined us!