Chill & Chat with NFRA
Chill & Chat with NFRA
Podcast Description
Welcome to *Chill & Chat with NFRA* – the podcast where we keep things cool as we dive into the world of frozen and refrigerated foods! Hosted by NFRA, the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association, this show is your backstage pass to the industry that brings your favorite frozen meals, snacks, and dairy aisle products to life.
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The podcast covers themes such as shopper insights and trends in frozen and refrigerated foods, innovation challenges within the industry, and evolution in product categories. Episodes include in-depth discussions on consumer attitudes affecting frozen dairy sections, barriers manufacturers face in innovating products, and the opportunities to target families with nutrient-rich, kid-friendly options.

Welcome to *Chill & Chat with NFRA* – the podcast where we keep things cool as we dive into the world of frozen and refrigerated foods! Hosted by NFRA, the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association, this show is your backstage pass to the industry that brings your favorite frozen meals, snacks, and dairy aisle products to life.
In this episode of Chill & Chat, Matt Point, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Operations at NFRA, sits down with Stephen Aramburu, Senior Manager of Category Strategy for Total Frozen at Nestle USA, Debbie Curdy, Vice President of Marketing, InnovAsian Cuisine, and Howard Rosenthal, CEO of Culinary Brand Development, to discuss the growing influence of air fryers on today's frozen and refrigerated foods marketplace.
With air fryers now found in most U.S. households, the panel examines how changes in meal preparation are driving changes in shopping behavior. From increased frozen food purchases and product discovery to opportunities around packaging and air fryer instructions, this conversation explores how cooking habits are creating new pathways for category growth.
Listen in for practical insights on how retailers and manufacturers can meet consumers where they cook and better position frozen and refrigerated foods for success in the modern kitchen. For more information, visit NFRAweb.org or check out air fryer-friendly recipes on our consumer-facing website, EasyHomeMeals.com.

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