Article: Five-star convenience: upscale refrigerated and frozen entrees flaunt restaurant quality.

Most of us can discern clear differences between a Rolex watch and a less-expensive knockoff--or a Jaguar and an economy car. The Rolex sports extraordinary craftsmanship, quality and accuracy, while the Jaguar radiates sleekness and boasts driver-pampering comforts.

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The refrigerated and frozen food sector also offers its share of high- and low-end products--and everything in between.

But what factors differentiate an upscale refrigerated meal from its middle-of-the-road counterpart? A gourmet frozen entree from its average-Joe case-mate? And which consumers seek out such offerings?

Making the grade

A number of factors--taste, aroma ...

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