Consumers are eating more frequently and at less traditional times throughout the day. And they’re turning to fast, convenient options such case heat-and-eat foods more, too. In fact, according to Datassential, one in five consumers purchases a grab and go, convenience store meal numerous times per week.
These behavioral changes offer convenience retailers a major opportunity to help boost sales with quick meal and snack options from trusted consumer brands including Stouffer’s®, Hot Pockets®, Sweet Earth®, Lean Cuisine® and Life Cuisine®—all of which are offered through Nestlé Professional®.
Meet consumer taste and convenience expectations
According to Technomic’s 2022 Snacking Occasion Consumer Trend Report, consumers are continuing to make snacking an integral part of their lives. The report notes that 75% of consumers snack at least once per day, with those 35 or younger snacking most frequently. For retailers, offering meals that meet consumer expectations for great taste and convenience at all hours of the day will keep them coming back for more.
Nestlé Professional® grab-and-go solutions span all dayparts and always leave consumers satisfied. There are breakfast choices from Hot Pockets® and Sweet Earth®, lunch options from DiGiorno® and Life Cuisine®, hearty dishes from Stouffer’s® and Lean Cuisine® and anytime snacks across the portfolio. And with little prep time, these meals are ideal for customers who don’t have enough time to make something from scratch or order ahead and wait to pick up.
Profitable for the bottom line
Datassential’s 2023 C-Store Pulse report found that 82% of c-store retailers agree that managing waste is a top business challenge, and 75% say the same about managing labor costs. Nestlé Professional® grab-and-go solutions are conveniently frozen, making them exceptional on both fronts—they require minimal stocking time from staff while offering an extended shelf-life that can help reduce product waste.
And since 31% of consumers prefer to purchase products from a retail brand over private label or dedicated grab-and=go brands, according to Datassential’s 2023 Industry Forecast, retailers can expect more reliable sales with this powerhouse portfolio. Meet consumer taste preferences and the need for ease with a variety of popular products from Nestlé Professional®. To explore the full portfolio of top-selling grab-and-go products made to help accelerate business, click here.
This post is sponsored by Nestlé Professional