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St. Louis-based Anchor Packaging's Crisp
Food Technologies containers feature
a unique, patented, convection
crossflow design to relieve
moisture and condensation while
maintaining food temperature.
POTENTIAL CALLOUTS: No
(60%), emphasis on calcium (57%) and protein
(54%), and no added colors or flavors (49%) or
hormones (48%).
POTENTIAL CALLOUTS: No hormones, no added
colors or flavors, no preservatives, calcium-rich,
keto, high-protein, Mediterranean diet, sustainable,
global experience.
hormone/antibiotic, keto friendly,
meal kit accompaniment, highprotein,
upcycled ingredients,
restaurant-like experience, home
cooking, prepared on-site.
Deli meats
Available from the deli case or pre-packaged, deli
meats offer great versatility. This could be in the
form of a full-size charcuterie tray for entertaining
or an on-the-go lunch version with meat, cheese
and dried or fresh fruit. Deli meat can also be the
base of a grab-and-go or made-on-site sandwich,
complete with fresh-baked roll from the instore
bakery. The addition of small slices or chunks of deli
meats can add a protein boost to a salad or as an upscale
addition to a slice or whole pizza hot from the oven.
RESOURCE: NDP Group's The Future of Lunch study
sees consumers returning to convenient ways to prepare
or source lunch. With mobility once again a priority,
consumer are seeking out easy-to-transport items and
snack kits.
POTENTIAL CALLOUTS: lower sodium, no hormone/
antibiotic, keto, high-protein, restaurant-like experience,
sustainability, global experience.
Cheese
Cheese can make everything
taste better. Slices, chucks
and shreds can elevate
otherwise basic foods to
new levels. Case in point,
those charcuterie boards
that induce consumers
to experiment with
new pairings. A slice or
two of cheese paired
with fruit and/or yogurt can make a quick lunch
or snack. Shreds and chunks can also be a great
accompaniment for a salad, elevate a sandwich
or wrap, or provide a low-carb charcuterie snack.
For those who cannot tolerate cheese made with
cow's milk, there are also cheeses made from
goat's milk and sheep's milk.
RESOURCE: Datassentials research found
" healthy " cheese can mean many things. " Healthy "
indicates a reduction in stabilizers and preservatives
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Soup
Available year-round or seasonally, soups can meet the
health aspirations of a range of consumers. Easily
customizable, broth-based soups can make a betterfor-you
lunch or a quick grab-and-go meal when
accompanied by a sandwich or other side.
Slightly richer, cream-based soups may be more
pleasing when the weather is cold. Soups also
offer a great option for upcycling ingredients
and demonstrating sustainability within the
department.
RESOURCE: Sustainability trends include using
parts of food that would've previously been considered
kitchen waste. This includes the greens from
beets and celery, leaves from sweet potatoes
and avocado blossoms. (Technomic)
POTENTIAL CALLOUTS: keto,
plant-based, sustainable, flexitarian,
vegan, prepared on-site, clean
label, upcycled ingredients.
Sandwiches
The humble sandwich can spotlight
offerings from throughout the perimeter
with sandwiches made with fresh-baked
bread or buns from the instore bakery, sliced
meats and cheeses from the deli, and fresh produce.
Upscale the traditional sandwich with a panini press or grill for hot,
RTE sandwiches on-site. Sides can include hot bar items, prepared
salads, soups, salad bar, fresh fruit, olives and desserts.
RESOURCE: In 2020, build-your-own sandwiches were
responsible for a 21.1% share of the deli-prepared sandwiches
category in grocery stores in the US, according to Statista.com.
POTENTIAL CALLOUTS: plant-based, flexitarian, prepared
on-site, restaurant-like experience.
Pizza
Pizza checks a number of boxes including value,
quality and variety. Its versatility accommodates
anything from a grab-n-go slice to a restaurant-like
experience minus delivery fees and tip. Depending
on the toppings, pizza can offer an indulgent or
better-for-you profile. Traditional meat and cheese
options remain popular with lots of room for topping
experimentation. The pizza pie is a great way to feed
a crowd, and with inflationary increases becoming the
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