Eating‑out demand has now recovered beyond pre‑COVID levels, even with ongoing cost‑of‑living pressures. This shift reflects a clear behavioural change: households are increasingly willing to have their food prepared by others, prioritising convenience and time‑saving solutions.
As this demand becomes a lifestyle choice, retailers have responded by expanding their ready‑to‑eat meal offerings. Supermarkets continue to broaden their ranges, while small‑format stores are growing rapidly and often stock an even wider selection of ready‑to‑eat options.
With convenience now embedded in consumer behaviour, the ready‑to‑eat meals category is forecast to grow significantly, rising from $2.8b to $4.9b over the next decade.
Food Service Unpacked: Find the growth. Act faster.
As food service demand continues to grow, businesses need clarity on where demand is rising and which channels are delivering real returns. Freshlogic’s Food Service Unpacked provides a clear view of food service performance across key groups and sub-channels.
Food Service Unpacked helps your business to:
- Target high-growth food service channels driven by convenience
- Quantify volume and value shifts as eating out accelerates
- Identify category opportunities earlier than competitors
- Back sales, ranging and investment decisions with market-validated data
Contact us today to learn how Food Services Unpacked can support your fruit or vegetable planning. Or book a live demonstration to discuss your business needs and discover our full suite of services.
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