The Rocklin, Calif., firm packages premium menu selections for outdoor enthusiasts, though “sales are definitely affected by world events,” according to president Don Gearing (demand soared during the Y2K buildup). Six-ounce entrees like shrimp Newburg retail for about $7, so customers expect a good-tasting meal.

Shelf life is 3-5 years, though it could be measured in decades for many of the items. Perforations created by mechanical scoring would allow oxygen to compromise shelf life, but it’s a non-issue with laser scoring, Gearing says.