date:May 21, 2012
Introduction
Convenience foods are prepared or packaged by a manufacturer that need little or no further preparation before being consumed and can be used at any time, quickly and easily as by thawing or heating. Convenience foods sold as ready-to-eat dishes or products that are stable at room temperature are often sold in portion controlled, single serve packaging designed for portability. Convenience foods are driven heavily by the trend towards more convenient food preparation and consumption