Demand for ¡Yo Quiero!’s new Avocado & Egg line has been “astonishing,” with strong positive reviews from consumers, retailers and social media influencers, the company said.
The refrigerated prepared food company aims to improve capacity utilization, reduce fixed overhead costs, enhance margins and streamline its supply chain.
The report highlighted that 54% of consumers try to eat more plant-based snacks, with 66% believing in the idea that “plant-based snacks are better for the future of our planet.”
A GlobalData survey found 46% of consumers said they were extremely concerned about the amount of processed food eaten in the plant-based meat, plant-based seafood and plant-based dairy alternatives categories.
Health has been one of the main drivers of demand for fresh meal kits at retail, said Tony Phi Dang, executive chef at Southern California retailer Gelson’s.
One of Home Chef’s newer recipes featuring harissa, Moroccan-Style Harissa Shrimp, has received very positive ratings from customers, the company said.