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Snackable Comfort

Snack-sized Italian dishes bring restaurant quality to on-the-go consumers

Implications - Adapting to the genuine snacking habits of consumers, Italian restaurant classics are being resized to accommodate on-the-go snackers, lunch-packing employees and even late-night fridge-raiders. Individually packaged comfort foods that focus on premium and authentic ingredients also appeal to an increasing majority of adult consumers who don’t want to miss out on their favorite indulgences but would rather avoid the guilt of consuming an entire calorie-packed meal.

Workshop Question - Busy consumers often have to sacrifice quality for convenience. How can you preserve authenticity while accommodating the realistic lifestyles of your consumers?

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6 Featured, 54 Examples: 31,590 Total Clicks

Date Range: Aug 16 - Jun 17

Trending: Mild

Consumer Insight Topics: Lifestyle Food

Featured Examples

Bite-Sized Pizza Roll-Ups - These Pepperoni Pizza Stix Turn the Pie Into a Snack for Dipping

SCORE 4.8

Average 562 Clicks Pub: Aug 26, 16

Bite-Sized Pizza Roll-Ups

These Pepperoni Pizza Stix Turn the Pie Into a Snack for Dipping

For consumers seeking a new way to enjoy their favorite fast casual meals, these pepperoni pizza stix transform the long, triangular slices of pie into roll-ups that are ideal for dipping. The dish... [More]

Prepackaged Mozzarella Cheese Snacks - The Lioni Fresh Mozzarella Snack Bites are 100 Calories Each

SCORE 5.4

Warm 383 Clicks Pub: Jun 27, 17

Prepackaged Mozzarella Cheese Snacks

The Lioni Fresh Mozzarella Snack Bites are 100 Calories Each

Cheese snacks are often cheddar or havarti, but the Lioni Fresh Mozzarella Snack Bites aim to let you bring fresh mozzarella with you just about anywhere you want. Coming in packages of six, the... [More]

Meat-Wrapped Cheese Snacks - Fiorucci Foods' Meat and Cheese Snacks are Packaged for Portability

SCORE 4

Mild 868 Clicks Pub: Nov 24, 16

Meat-Wrapped Cheese Snacks

Fiorucci Foods' Meat and Cheese Snacks are Packaged for Portability

Meat and cheese snacks are often paired with one another on elaborate charcuterie trays that are put together for events, but Fiorucci Foods is now aiming to make it easier for consumers to enjoy... [More]

Miniature Italian Cakes - Bauli New Mini Panettones are the Perfect Size for Snacking

SCORE 2.7

Mild 314 Clicks Pub: Mar 16, 17

Miniature Italian Cakes

Bauli New Mini Panettones are the Perfect Size for Snacking

While Bauli’s ready-to-eat Italian cakes and pastries are already popular among consumers, now the brand has debuted a line of Mini Panettones that are the perfect size for snacking. With a... [More]

Single-Serve Olive Pouches - Oloves' Pitted, Seasoned Olive Snacks are Packaged in Portable Bags

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Untested 297 Clicks Pub: Jun 22, 17

Single-Serve Olive Pouches

Oloves' Pitted, Seasoned Olive Snacks are Packaged in Portable Bags

As an alternative to packaging its pitted olives in glass jars, Oloves sells single-serve pouches that are ideal for on-the-go snacking. The low-calorie, mess-free natural olive snacks are produced... [More]

Snack-Sized Lasagna Cups - This Recipe Uses Wonton Wrappers to Create Mini Lasagnas

SCORE 1.3

Untested 210 Clicks Pub: Mar 2, 17

Snack-Sized Lasagna Cups

This Recipe Uses Wonton Wrappers to Create Mini Lasagnas

For those who are looking for a quick appetizer or simply a faster way to enjoy a familiar comfort food, The Washington Post’s recipe for mini lasagnas is the perfect solution. With a growing... [More]