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Frost Report In Focus: Frozen

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Sales of frozen food are enjoying a renaissance as shoppers hit hard by the cost-of-living crisis turn to the category in order to save money and reduce waste. Recent figures from market analyst NielsenIQ show that in January 2023, frozen sales across all UK grocery sectors were up by almost 9% year on year. Meanwhile, …

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