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Snackable Comfort

Snack-sized Italian dishes bring restaurant quality to on-the-go consumers

Implications - Adapting to the genuine snacking habits of consumers, Italian restaurant classics are being resized to accommodate on-the-go snackers, lunch-packing employees and even late-night fridge-raiders. Individually packaged comfort foods that focus on premium and authentic ingredients also appeal to an increasing majority of adult consumers who don’t want to miss out on their favorite indulgences but would rather avoid the guilt of consuming an entire calorie-packed meal.
Workshop Question - Busy consumers often have to sacrifice quality for convenience. How can you preserve authenticity while accommodating the realistic lifestyles of your consumers?
Trend Themes
1. Snackification - With the rise of busy lifestyles, consumers are seeking out snack-sized versions of indulgent restaurant classics.
2. Portable Packaging - Single-serve, portion-controlled packaging is becoming increasingly popular in the food industry, as consumers seek out convenient options for on-the-go snacking.
3. Miniaturization - With the trend towards snackification, there is also a growing demand for miniaturized versions of favorite snacks and desserts.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry is constantly evolving to cater to changing consumer demands for on-the-go snacking and portable packaging.
2. Packaging - As consumers increasingly prioritize convenience and portability, packaging companies have the opportunity to innovate with single-serve, portion-controlled packaging that caters to this demand.
3. Convenience Stores - With busy lifestyles becoming increasingly common, convenience stores have the opportunity to cater to on-the-go consumers with snack-sized versions of indulgent restaurant classics and other grab-and-go options.
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Ready-to-Eat Risotto Pots
Ready-to-Eat Risotto Pots
The Fontana Formiello Risotto Range is Shelf-Stable
Risotto is often associated with high-end restaurants and traditionally consumed at dinnertime, which is something the Fontana Formiello Risotto range aims to change. Conveniently contained in pot-... MORE
Bite-Sized Pizza Roll-Ups
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For consumers seeking a new way to enjoy their favorite fast casual meals, these pepperoni pizza stix transform the long, triangular slices of pie into roll-ups that are ideal for dipping. The dish... MORE
Prepackaged Mozzarella Cheese Snacks
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Cheese snacks are often cheddar or havarti, but the Lioni Fresh Mozzarella Snack Bites aim to let you bring fresh mozzarella with you just about anywhere you want. Coming in packages of six, the... MORE
Meat-Wrapped Cheese Snacks
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Meat and cheese snacks are often paired with one another on elaborate charcuterie trays that are put together for events, but Fiorucci Foods is now aiming to make it easier for consumers to enjoy... MORE
Miniature Italian Cakes
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Bauli New Mini Panettones are the Perfect Size for Snacking
While Bauli’s ready-to-eat Italian cakes and pastries are already popular among consumers, now the brand has debuted a line of Mini Panettones that are the perfect size for snacking. With a... MORE
Dippable Cannoli Snacks
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Due to the delicate nature of cannoli, the cream-filled pastry treats are often served on a plate but Artuso Pastry is now introducing Cannoli Crisps as a convenient grab-and-go snack that is sold... MORE
Single-Serve Olive Pouches
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As an alternative to packaging its pitted olives in glass jars, Oloves sells single-serve pouches that are ideal for on-the-go snacking. The low-calorie, mess-free natural olive snacks are produced... MORE
Snack-Sized Lasagna Cups
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This Recipe Uses Wonton Wrappers to Create Mini Lasagnas
For those who are looking for a quick appetizer or simply a faster way to enjoy a familiar comfort food, The Washington Post’s recipe for mini lasagnas is the perfect solution. With a growing... MORE

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