# Flash-Frozen Skillet Meals Albertsons' Savory Skillet Meals Can Be Quickly Prepared in One Pan By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-11-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-skillet-meal References: [foodbusinessnews.net](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/17347-albertsons-rolls-out-new-range-of-skillet-meals) & [albertsons](https://www.albertsons.com/shop/lp/open-nature-natural.html) At a time when people are spending an increased amount of time in the kitchen, [Albertsons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/albertsons-1) Companies is introducing [flash-frozen skillet meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivieri-skillet-gnocchi) that can be made in one pan in a matter of minutes. The Open Nature Savory Skillet Meals are made with natural ingredients and no artificial ingredients, flavors or colors, treating people to eat-at-home meals that are not only packed with nutrients but also natural benefits. Prepared with nitro flash-frozen with enrobing technology, the one-pan skillet meals release sauce as they cook, so that no defrosting is required. The Open Nature Savory Skillet Meals for two are available in a dozen different varieties, including [Chinese style beef with broccoli](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pf-changs-frozen-meals), Pork roast stroganoff and Lobster tortellini. These meals were created to simplify prep, meal-making and cleanup in the kitchen, leaving more time for food to be enjoyed. Image Credit: Albertsons Companies ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Flash-frozen Skillet Meals:** The trend of flash-frozen skillet meals offers convenient, quick, and easy cooking options for busy individuals and families. - **One-pan Meal Solutions:** The trend of one-pan meal solutions provides time-saving and hassle-free cooking experiences for consumers. - **Natural and Nutritious Convenience Foods:** The trend of natural and nutritious convenience foods caters to health-conscious consumers seeking ready-to-eat options without artificial ingredients. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Frozen Food Industry:** The frozen food industry can embrace the trend of flash-frozen skillet meals to offer innovative, convenient, and healthy meal options. - **Food Packaging Industry:** The food packaging industry can leverage the trend of one-pan meal solutions by developing packaging solutions that facilitate easy cooking and minimal clean-up. - **Health Food Industry:** The health food industry can tap into the trend of natural and nutritious convenience foods to provide consumers with wholesome meal choices that align with their dietary preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Home Cooking-Inspired Skillet Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chef-boyardee-frozen-skillet-meals.md) - [Pairable Frozen Dinner Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/albertsons-1.md) - [Mix-and-Match Frozen Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signature-select-mix-match.md) - [Homestyle Pasta Skillet Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chef-boyardee.md) - [Chef-Crafted Non-Frozen Ready Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-apron-prepared-ready-meals.md) - [Family-Friendly Frozen Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/familysize-frozen-meals.md) - [Quick-Cooking Stir-Fry Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stirfry-kits.md) - [International Cuisine Frozen Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saffron-road-frozen-meals.md) - [Extensive Frozen Meal Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-frozen-meals.md)