Fresh Express is Introducing a New Chopped Salad Kit
References: freshexpress & thepacker
Fresh Express is launching a new Chopped Kit, this time introducing the Mediterranean Herb variant which arrives in late September. This kit features a blend of kale, green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, and green leaf lettuce with crispy chickpeas, feta, lemon and oregano vinaigrette.
This launch aligns with the fast-growing Mediteranean category, which has achieved 30% year-over-year growth. The product has also resonated with consumers at the product testing phase, scoring 80% Purchase Intent. Fresh Express' other Chopped Kits include the Thai 'N' Cashews, American, Asian, Creamy Goddess, Bacon Thousand Island, and Caesar options. The brand also sells different salad kits, bowls and bite-sized fruit products.
Interested consumers can purchase the new Fresh Express Mediterranean Herb Chopped Kit starting September 24.
Image Credit: Fresh Express
This launch aligns with the fast-growing Mediteranean category, which has achieved 30% year-over-year growth. The product has also resonated with consumers at the product testing phase, scoring 80% Purchase Intent. Fresh Express' other Chopped Kits include the Thai 'N' Cashews, American, Asian, Creamy Goddess, Bacon Thousand Island, and Caesar options. The brand also sells different salad kits, bowls and bite-sized fruit products.
Interested consumers can purchase the new Fresh Express Mediterranean Herb Chopped Kit starting September 24.
Image Credit: Fresh Express
Trend Themes
1. Mediterranean Flavors Resurgence - The increasing popularity of Mediterranean-inspired products underscores a strong consumer shift towards healthier, flavorful eating options.
2. Convenient Meal Solutions - There is a rising demand for quick-to-prepare meal kits that still deliver gourmet-style flavors and quality.
3. Plant-based Crunch Enhancements - Incorporating crispy chickpeas as a salad topping highlights the growing trend for plant-based textures that add both nutrition and crunch.
Industry Implications
1. Packaged Salads - The packaged salad industry can leverage flavor diversity to meet the increasing consumer preference for global and exotic taste profiles.
2. Healthy Snacks - Companies in the healthy snacks sector are expanding their product lines into fresh meal kits, appealing to health-conscious consumers seeking convenience.
3. Plant-based Foods - The plant-based foods industry is capitalizing on the popularity of ingredients like chickpeas which offer both versatility and nutrition in meal kits.
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