prepared meals

Mars Acquires Omnichannel Meal Company Amid Rising Demand for Ready-to-Eat
Mars Acquires Omnichannel Meal Company Amid Rising Demand for Ready-to-Eat
July 05, 2023  |  Acquisitions

As consumers increasingly seek out quick, simple meal options in stores and online, Mars is getting into the space with its latest acquisition. Get the...

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Panera Seizes on Ready-to-Eat Trend With Grocery Loyalty Tie-In
Panera Seizes on Ready-to-Eat Trend With Grocery Loyalty Tie-In
June 29, 2023  |  Restaurant innovation

As consumers increasingly purchase ready-to-eat meals where once they would have ordered food for takeout, Panera Bread is taking an “if you can’t beat ‘em,...

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High-Income Grocery Shoppers Turn to Prepared Meals for Convenience
High-Income Grocery Shoppers Turn to Prepared Meals for Convenience
June 05, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

As consumers’ willingness to devote time in their day-to-day routines to home cooking declines, those with the money to spare for convenience are increasingly turning...

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Restaurants Face Growing Pressure From Ready-to-Eat Meals
Restaurants Face Growing Pressure From Ready-to-Eat Meals
May 16, 2023  |  Restaurant innovation

Working from home has become a fixture in the lives of many consumers and has resulted in consumers eating more meals at home. For nearly...

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Whole Foods Looks to Sate Consumer Hunger for Prepared Meals
Whole Foods Looks to Sate Consumer Hunger for Prepared Meals
April 09, 2023  |  Retail

Whole Foods is reportedly considering opening commercial kitchens amid rising consumer demand for prepared foods. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Conagra’s Frozen Food Sales Grow as Consumers Seek Cheaper Prepared Meals
Conagra’s Frozen Food Sales Grow as Consumers Seek Cheaper Prepared Meals
April 05, 2023  |  Earnings

With inflation-concerned consumers seeking less expensive alternatives for quick meals, Conagra’s frozen food sales are rising. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Blue Apron Expands Partnership With DoorDash’s DashMart
Blue Apron Expands Partnership With DoorDash’s DashMart
April 05, 2023  |  Partnerships

Blue Apron and DoorDash’s DashMart have expanded their partnership to 11 new markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Grocers Use Self-Service Prepared Foods to Bring More Shoppers In Store
Grocers Use Self-Service Prepared Foods to Bring More Shoppers In Store
March 24, 2023  |  Retail

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HelloFresh Seizes on Ready-to-Eat Growth Opportunity as Consumers Seek Immediacy
HelloFresh Seizes on Ready-to-Eat Growth Opportunity as Consumers Seek Immediacy
March 08, 2023  |  Retail

Meal kit providers are finding that many consumers prefer speedy convenience to cooking from scratch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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