Prepared Meals news and trends

In 2023, the Meal Kit Category Lines Blurred
eCommerce // December 28, 2023

Increasingly throughout this past year, meal kits have begun to be not so much their own discrete category as an integrated piece of a larger food eCommerce system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Blue Apron Expands Ready-Made Options as Meal Subscriptions Boost Convenience
Subscriptions // December 12, 2023

As the growth of ready-to-go meal subscriptions outpaces that of traditional meal kits, Blue Apron is launching non-frozen prepared meals — part of an industry-wide trend toward more convenient options. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Wegmans Opening In-Store Food Hall as Supermarkets Expand Beyond Groceries
Retail // October 16, 2023

As supermarkets look to provide one-stop shopping, Wegmans is pushing beyond the typical grocery format to open a hybrid supermarket/food hall in New York City. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Kroger’s Home Chef Launches Heat-and-Eat Meals as Consumers Seek Takeout Alternatives
Retail // October 04, 2023

With consumers looking for lower-cost options to replace restaurant delivery and pickup without compromising on speed or convenience, Kroger is expanding its meal solutions business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Interviews & Exclusives
Consumers’ Food Habits Are Changing With Return to the Office

March 26, 2025
With the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, return to office has become the dominant work mode. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to […]

Wellful CEO Says Jenny Craig Can Reach Wider Audience as D2C Brand

October 04, 2023
Rebooted as a direct-to-consumer (D2C) brand, Jenny Craig will now benefit from the widespread expansion of its audience beyond just the locations it can service within reach of brick-and-mortar locations....

Quick Reads
Whole Foods Looks to Sate Consumer Hunger for Prepared Meals

April 09, 2023
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 article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

Blue Apron Expands Partnership With DoorDash’s DashMart

April 05, 2023
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 enjoy unlimited free access to...

HelloFresh Cofounder Planning Meal Kits For Kids

October 27, 2017
HelloFresh co-founder Dan Treiman is helping to get kids involved in the kitchen, teaming up with Joanna and David Parker to launch a healthy prepared meal service for children. According...