Macaw! Foods Sells Protein Bars Out of a Brick-and-Mortar Shop
Laura McQuarrie — June 4, 2018 — Business
References: orlandosentinel & instagram
When it comes to buying protein bars, consumers are most often required to head to a grocery store and make a purchase by the bar or box—but Orlando's Macaw! Foods is offering an alternative way for people to shop and puts its focus on locally made, fresh protein bars. The shop can churn out 1,000 bars per hour, with its bars boasting a base of dates, cashew butter and natural flavorings.
It is becoming more and more common to see stores and restaurants with a single-ingredient focus. This is exemplified by everything from artisanal mustard bars to restaurants that serve entire menus based on fries or avocados.
As Macaw! Foods' owner Owen Seay describes: "I really just want to make great products and get them to customers with the fewest amount of headaches, and that’s what’s led me to open a shop instead of going through retail stores."
It is becoming more and more common to see stores and restaurants with a single-ingredient focus. This is exemplified by everything from artisanal mustard bars to restaurants that serve entire menus based on fries or avocados.
As Macaw! Foods' owner Owen Seay describes: "I really just want to make great products and get them to customers with the fewest amount of headaches, and that’s what’s led me to open a shop instead of going through retail stores."
Trend Themes
1. Fresh Protein Bar Shops - Opportunity for businesses to open brick-and-mortar shops specializing in locally made, fresh protein bars.
2. Locally Made Protein Bars - Potential for companies to focus on producing protein bars made with locally sourced ingredients for a niche market.
3. Single-ingredient Focus Stores - Growing trend of stores and restaurants specializing in products made with a single ingredient, creating unique and niche shopping experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Healthy Snacks - Disruptive innovation opportunity for healthy snack companies to explore the market of fresh protein bars sold in dedicated shops.
2. Food Retail - Potential for the food retail industry to expand their offerings by incorporating locally made protein bars into their product selection.
3. Specialty Food Stores - Opportunity for specialty food stores to cater to the growing demand for single-ingredient focused shops and offer a wide range of locally made protein bars.
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