# Ready-to-Prepare Italian Meals The Crosta & Mollica Frozen Ready Meal Range is Restaurant-Inspired By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-10-05 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-ready-meal-range References: [foodbev](https://www.foodbev.com/news/crosta-mollica-launches-frozen-ready-meal-range/) & [crostamollica](https://www.crostamollica.com)  The [Crosta & Mollica](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crosta-mollica1) frozen ready meal range is a new line of oven-ready meals made for consumers looking to enjoy some of their favorite Italian cuisines from the comfort of home. The Al Forno range includes the Aubergine Parmigiana, Lasagne al Ragù and Linguine alla Pescatora, which are all targeted towards the different preferences of [Italian food fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sainsburys-italian-style-ready-meals). The products are each baked for an extended period, which is communicated via the name, which translates to oven baked in Italian. The Crosta & Mollica frozen ready meal range doesn't require much preparation to be enjoyed and is available now for purchase from [Ocado](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crosta-mollica-aperitivo-snacks) in the UK. The meals are crafted with quality in mind to deliver a restaurant-inspired experience from home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Restaurant-inspired Frozen Meals:** Opportunity for companies to offer frozen meals that replicate the taste and quality of restaurant dishes. - **Ready-to-bake Meals:** Opportunity for companies to offer convenient and quick meals that require minimal preparation. - **Ethnic Cuisine in Frozen Meals:** Opportunity for companies to offer frozen meals that cater to the preferences of consumers interested in specific ethnic cuisines. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for companies in the food and beverage industry to innovate in the ready-to-eat and frozen meal categories. - **Grocery and Retail:** Opportunity for grocery and retail companies to expand their frozen meal offerings and meet the growing demand for convenient, high-quality meals. - **Logistics and Delivery:** Opportunities for companies in the logistics and delivery industry to increase delivery speed and efficiency for frozen meal products purchased online. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Frozen Italian Dining Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crosta-mollica-products.md) - [Italian Oven-Ready Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crosta-mollica-aperitivo-snacks.md) - [Summertime Italian Food Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crosta-mollica1.md) - [Frozen Italian Dessert Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-dessert-range.md) - [Italian Sourdough Pizza Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sourdough-pizza-range.md) - [Ready-Made Italian Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carluccio.md) - [Restaurant-Inspired Frozen Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-ready-meal.md) - [Authentic Italian Pasta Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crosta-mollica.md) - [Readymade Meat-Free Italian Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-rabbit-italian-ready-meal-range.md)