New business models for on-campus meal plans deliver heightened quality
Trend - Increasingly, food service providers are shifting their business models to better leverage emerging technology and automation to supercharge college meal plans. These new business models speak to an area of opportunity that not only fulfills what students want, but also overcomes common logistical challenges that come with preparing affordable food at an industrial level.
Insight - Gen Z and Millennials consumers are accustomed to automated convenience in the products and services they use. Retail channels that leverage automation often provide shorter lines and quicker service, appealing to busy consumers balancing both work and school who are trying to find time to enjoy a nutritious meal.
Insight - Gen Z and Millennials consumers are accustomed to automated convenience in the products and services they use. Retail channels that leverage automation often provide shorter lines and quicker service, appealing to busy consumers balancing both work and school who are trying to find time to enjoy a nutritious meal.
Workshop Question - Identify a usage bubble in your industry. How might your brand use technology and automation to disrupt this?
Trend Themes
1. Automation in Food Services - Food service providers are shifting towards automation to supercharge meal plans and provide affordable, nutritious options for busy students and consumers.
2. Plant-forward Menus - Colleges are redesigning their food offerings to appeal to a health and environment-conscious Generation Z, with plant-forward meals and sustainable sourcing.
3. Healthy Meal Delivery - Convenient and reasonably priced meal delivery services, like Mealpro, are providing students and busy consumers with pre-cooked meals that prioritize health and quality ingredients.
Industry Implications
1. Food Service - Companies in the food service industry can explore automation and plant-forward menu options to appeal to health and environment-conscious consumers.
2. Meal Delivery - The meal delivery industry can capitalize on the demand for healthy and convenient meal options for busy students and consumers who prioritize health and quality ingredients.
3. Home Meal Kits - Companies in the home meal kit industry can provide meal kits filled by loved ones with homemade dishes, for a personalized and healthy meal delivery option.
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Apr 18 — Sep 20
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