BBQ meal kits with specific cuisines or themes help reduce planning when grilling
Trend - BBQ-themed gatherings are now being made easier with meal kits that feature specific cuisines or themes. These kits require less planning--allowing hosts to reduce time spent prepping while offering diverse and higher quality options for guests.
Insight - People are increasingly prioritizing time and cost-cutting in the process of cooking, and this extends to entertaining. Consumers want their food choices to be convenient but high-quality, and meal kits are a solution for those who want to take some of the effort away from planning meals and entertainment.
Insight - People are increasingly prioritizing time and cost-cutting in the process of cooking, and this extends to entertaining. Consumers want their food choices to be convenient but high-quality, and meal kits are a solution for those who want to take some of the effort away from planning meals and entertainment.
Workshop Question - How could your brand balance convenience with quality?
Trend Themes
1. BBQ Meal Kits - Meal kits that feature specific cuisines or themes provide convenience and cut time spent prepping meals and entertainment
2. Premium Grilling Experiences - Premium grilling experiences can be delivered to the home through various products and services such as themed meal kits, high-quality meat delivery services, and premium ingredients
3. Plant-based BBQ Options - Plant-based BBQ options are growing in popularity, offering various alternatives for vegetarians, vegans and flexitarians without sacrificing the grill experience
Industry Implications
1. Food Industry - The food industry benefits from opportunities to offer innovative and convenient solutions for consumers who want high-quality meal options without sacrificing time or convenience
2. Delivery Services Industry - Delivery services industry can expand by partnering with food companies to offer easy-to-prepare grilling experiences and ingredients-based delivery services
3. Sustainable Living Industry - The sustainable living industry can benefit by promoting plant-based options as an environmentally conscious alternative in BBQ and grilling experiences
