Prepared Foods news and trends

Grocers Woo Higher-Income Consumers With Premium Prepared Foods
Consumer Insights // March 31, 2023

With big earners seeking prepared meals at the supermarket, grocers are seizing on the opportunity. By the Numbers Many consumers are looking for quick, convenient meal options at the grocery store, and higher-income shoppers are the ones driving this demand. Findings from PYMNTS’ study “Digital...

Campbell: Consumers Reluctant to Spend More Than 20 Minutes Cooking
Consumer Insights // March 08, 2023

As consumers seek to save on both money and time, prepared meals are gaining ground. Campbell Soup Company, parent of its self-titled brand as well as a range of other popular food and beverage companies, including Pepperidge Farm and Swanson, is noting that consumers may...

Kroger Expands Home Chef as Consumers Cut Restaurant Spending
Retail // March 06, 2023

Kroger is growing its prepared food capabilities to meet consumers’ inflation-related demand for cheaper meals. The U.S. grocer’s meal kit and heat-and-eat meal subsidiary, Home Chef, announced Friday (March 3) the opening of its largest yet production and distribution center, with the new facility set...

Grocery Store Food Halls Tread on Restaurant Turf to Customers’ Delight
Retail // November 02, 2022

Kroger, the United States’ leading pure-play grocer, is expanding its in-store virtual restaurants as grocery retailers expand their prepared meal options to remain competitive with shoppers who increasingly expect to get all their food needs met at once. The Ohio-based grocer is expanding its Mix...

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Grocers Woo Higher-Income Consumers With Premium Prepared Foods

March 31, 2023
With big earners seeking prepared meals at the supermarket, grocers are seizing on the opportunity. By the Numbers Many consumers are looking for quick, convenient meal options at the grocery store, and higher-income shoppers are the ones driving this demand. Findings from PYMNTS’ study “Digital Economy Payments: Consumers Buy Into Food Bargains,” which drew from […]

Grocery Store Food Halls Tread on Restaurant Turf to Customers’ Delight

November 02, 2022
Kroger, the United States’ leading pure-play grocer, is expanding its in-store virtual restaurants as grocery retailers expand their prepared meal options to remain competitive with shoppers who increasingly expect to...