# Artisan-Inspired Frozen Meals The Stouffer’s Urban Bistro Lineup Offers Premium Culinary Options By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-08-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stouffers-urban-bistro References: [preparedfoods](https://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/121443-stouffers-urban-bistro) & [stouffers](https://www.stouffers.com) The [Stouffer’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stouffers-sides) Urban Bistro frozen meal lineup has been unveiled by the brand as a new series of products to acknowledge the rising number of consumers seeking out a convenient yet delicious way to stay fueled. The [frozen meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chef-boyardee-frozen-skillet-meals) will come in eight flavor varieties including such options as 'Aged Asiago Lasagna,' 'Beer Glazed Meatballs' and 'Spiced Chicken & Couscous,' amongst several others. Each one helps to enhance the brand's image from being a lesser-than option when it comes time for dinner to a [premium choice made with high-quality ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hormel-square-table). The Stouffer’s Urban Bistro meal lineup will launch this fall in grocers across the nation and speaks to the increasing popularity of frozen foods as consumers seek ways to keep tasty meals on hand at all times. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Premium Frozen Meals:** There is an opportunity for companies to explore premium frozen meal options that cater to consumers looking for a convenient yet high-quality dining experience. - **Artisan-inspired Dining:** Artisan-inspired dining, such as the Stouffer’s Urban Bistro lineup, is a trend as consumers seek out unique and high-quality food options that go beyond traditional frozen meals. - **Popularity of Frozen Foods:** As the demand for frozen meal options increases, there is an opportunity for companies to invest in innovative frozen food products that cater to different dietary preferences and offer diverse flavor profiles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Frozen Foods:** Companies in the frozen foods industry can capitalize on the growing demand for premium frozen meal options that offer high-quality ingredients and unique flavor profiles. - **Convenience Foods:** The increasing popularity of frozen meals highlights an opportunity for companies in the convenience foods industry to innovate and create products that cater to consumers looking for convenient yet delicious meal options. - **Food Manufacturing:** Food manufacturing companies can explore the trend of artisan-inspired frozen meals and invest in the development of high-quality, flavorful products that cater to consumers with diverse dietary preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Frozen Italian Restaurant Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bertolli-frozen-skillet-meals.md) - [Frozen Multi-Serving Sides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stouffers-sides.md) - [International Cuisine Frozen Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saffron-road-frozen-meals.md) - [Premiumized Frozen Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/by-andrew-zimmern.md) - [Ready-to-Prepare Italian Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-ready-meal-range.md) - [Convenient Steam-in-Bag Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birds-eye-steamfresh-meals.md) - [Homestyle Pasta Skillet Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chef-boyardee.md) - [Meta Italian Cuisine Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buitoni-raviolis.md) - [Diversely Chef-Crafted Fresh Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chefcrafted-fresh-meals.md)