Real Good Foods Wins 2025 BASES Breakthrough Innovation Award
Recognition from NielsenIQ underscores brand’s leadership in better-for-you frozen innovation
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. Oct. 16, 2025 — The Real Good Foods Company, Inc., a leader in frozen and refrigerated meals, today announces that its Lightly Breaded Chicken has been named a 2025 North American BASES Breakthrough Innovation Award winner by NielsenIQ.
Each year, NielsenIQ, a global leader in consumer intelligence, celebrates the products that have redefined categories through meaningful innovation and sustained performance. Despite economic uncertainty, shifting consumer priorities, and fierce competition, these winners represent brands that have delivered exceptional results and enduring consumer relevance.
Real Good Foods’ Lightly Breaded Chicken earned this distinction for redefining frozen comfort food with a balance of flavor, clean ingredients and functional nutrition. Made with 100% chicken breast meat and no seed oils, the product delivers high protein and lower carbs compared to leading brands—offering a cleaner, better-for-you option without compromise.
“We began with a mission to make nutritious food more accessible without sacrificing the flavors people love,” said Rikki Ingram, chief marketing officer at Real Good Foods. “This award underscores our commitment to innovation that helps people feel better, live better and still love every bite.”
The BASES Breakthrough Innovation Awards are among the most respected honors in the consumer goods industry, recognizing products that deliver measurable growth, consumer impact, and longevity in the marketplace. Since its inception, the program has celebrated more than 1,200 global innovations that have transformed categories and consumer experiences alike.
To learn more about Real Good Foods’ award-winning portfolio, visit www.realgoodfoods.com and follow @realgoodfoods on Instagram and TikTok.
About The Real Good Food Company
Real Good Foods is a leading health and wellness frozen and refrigerated foods company, providing a better way to enjoy your favorite foods. The Company’s mission is to provide “Real Food You Feel Good About Eating,” making delicious, nutritious meals that are low in sugar, low in carbohydrates and high in protein. The Real Good Foods family of products spans breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, and is available in over 16,000 stores nationwide. For more information, visit realgoodfoods.com or follow
@realgoodfoods on social media.
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Media Contact:
Anne Randolph Brown
arbrown@realgoodfoods.com
