# All-Natural Frozen Dumplings Laoban Dumplings Launched Three Flavors into Whole Foods By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-01-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laoban-dumplings References: [snackandbakery](https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/108306-laoban-dumplings-launches-frozen-snacks-into-whole-foods-nationwide) & [laobandumplings](http://www.laobandumplings.com/)  [Laoban](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microwavable-bao-buns) Dumplings has announced a new range of [frozen dumplings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taste-the-hype) being launched into [Whole Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mimi-chengs-dumplings) Market locations to provide shoppers with the perfect option to enjoy from home. The chef-driven dumplings come in three flavors including Ginger Chicken, Pork Soup and Livin' On the Vedge, which are each crafted with premium ingredients. The products are each crafted from scratch and boast recipes from five-time Michelin-awarded Chef Tim Ma. Priced at $6.99 per bag, the dumplings are arriving in the freezer case this month at all locations nationwide. Founder Patrick Coyne commented on the new Laoban Dumplings saying, "Since opening our brick-and-mortar shop in 2017, Laoban Dumplings has become beloved by our community in the DC area. Entering Whole Foods Market nationwide, coinciding with Lunar New Year, is a major milestone for us and will help continue our mission of spreading the joy of dumplings to everyone everywhere. Image Credit: Laoban Dumplings ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Frozen-ready Meals:** Laoban Dumplings' launch of all-natural frozen dumplings for home consumption creates an opportunity for the frozen-ready meals sector in the food industry. - **Chef-driven Products:** Laoban Dumplings' chef-driven products offer a disruptive innovation opportunity for the chef-driven products market in the culinary industry. - **Premium Ingredients:** Laoban Dumplings' use of premium ingredients presents an opportunity for innovative ingredient sourcing in the food industry. ### Where This Applies - **Frozen Food:** Laoban Dumplings' all-natural frozen dumplings represent an opportunity for growth in the frozen food industry. - **Retail:** Laoban Dumplings' partnership with Whole Foods Market creates an opportunity for the retail industry to offer premium frozen meal options. - **Culinary:** Laoban Dumplings' use of culinary innovation presents an opportunity to disrupt and innovate within the culinary industry's frozen food market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Frozen Restaurant-Quality Dumplings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mimi-chengs-dumplings.md) - [Microwavable Bao Buns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microwavable-bao-buns.md) - [Versatile Potsticker-Style Dumplings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ml-dumplings.md) - [Free-From Soup-Inspired Dumplings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-soup-dumplings.md) - [Gluten-Free Soup Dumplings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glutenfree-soup-dumplings.md) - [Authentic Club Store Dumplings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitesize-dumplings.md) - [Satisfying Soup-Filled Dumplings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-hot-pot-beef-soup-dumplings.md) - [Restaurant-Quality Georgian Dumplings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soup-dumplings.md) - [Frozen Asian Fusion Dumplings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brooklyn-chop-house-dumplings.md)