As Typhoon Bawei intensifies, residents across Taiwan are preparing for disaster supplies. Among them, 'frozen dumplings'—known for their long shelf life and easy preparation—have once again become a top choice for emergency stockpiling.

According to a report by NOWnews Today's News, the wholesale retailer Ai Mai has released its 'Frozen Dumplings Best-Seller Ranking,' revealing a surprising result: the number one spot was not claimed by a major brand, but by a private-label product. Meanwhile, Wan Jia Fu (formerly Carrefour Taiwan), which recently rebranded, has seen strong sales of its new in-house brand dumplings. After price calculations, the cost per dumpling is under $0.15 USD, offering exceptional value. Consumers are praising the affordability, and this sales trend underscores that price and practicality remain the top considerations when stocking up for disasters.

Ai Mai's Frozen Dumplings Best-Seller Ranking

1st: Best Value Japanese-Style Cabbage Cooked Dumplings, 55 pieces (935g), $0.97 USD 2nd: Best Value Japanese-Style Chive Cooked Dumplings, 55 pieces (935g), $0.97 USD 3rd: Best Value Handmade Pork Large Dumplings, 900g, $1.31 USD 4th: Jidi Dumplings Pork, 45 pieces (950g), $2.51 USD 5th: Jidi Dumplings Chive, 45 pieces (950g), $2.51 USD 6th: Yimei Handmade Dumplings Pork & Cabbage, 1050g/bag, $2.19 USD 7th: Yimei Handmade Dumplings Pork & Cabbage, 810g/bag, $2.05 USD 8th: Dongmen Xingji Cabbage & Pork Dumplings, $3.55 USD 9th: Jidi Dumplings Melon Chicken, 45 pieces (950g), $2.51 USD 10th: Bingbing Hao Cuisine Cabbage & Pork Cooked Dumplings, 935g/bag, $2.63 USD

Reviews for the 'Best Value Japanese-Style Cabbage Cooked Dumplings' are overwhelmingly positive. Consumers praise them as 'chewy and flavorful, light and not greasy, very satisfying,' 'good value, and the size isn't too small like some non-handmade dumplings,' 'the whole family loves them, we keep repurchasing,' 'delicious and cheap—great boiled or pan-fried, with a crispy exterior and juicy interior,' 'my family always asks me to buy more after finishing a pack, perfect for breakfast,' 'surprisingly good as steamed dumplings, with a nice chewy texture,' 'ready-to-eat quality, just heat and serve, convenient and tasty,' and 'large package with generous fillings, very filling and delicious.'

Additionally, since Carrefour rebranded to 'Wan Jia Fu,' its new in-house brand 'UNIDESIGN' has launched frozen cabbage and chive dumplings. Each 910g bag is priced at just $0.87 USD, containing approximately 64 dumplings. This brings the cost per dumpling down to about $0.14 USD, an exceptional value. Although these dumplings are slightly smaller, even a large eater consuming 20 in one meal would spend less than $2.76 USD. For inflation-conscious consumers, this makes Wan Jia Fu's dumplings a top-value choice for typhoon preparedness.

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  • Source: PR Times
  • Category: Survey