# Prepackaged Summer BBQ Salads The Ready Pac Roasted Corn and Pulled Pork Bistro Bowl is Fresh By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-06-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bistro-bowl References: [preparedfoods](http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/119901-ready-pac-roasted-corn-and-pulled-pork-bistro-bowl) The summer months bring barbecued foods as well as a preference to eat a bit lighter, which is something that the Ready Pac Roasted Corn and Pulled Pork Bistro Bowl aims to deliver in a balanced format. The new salad from the [prepackaged meal brand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonduelle-lunch-bowls) incorporates a series of ingredients that are fresh and light, while also incorporating more robust foods like cheese cornbread croutons, [pulled pork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cubano) and fire-roasted corn. The Ready Pac Roasted Corn and Pulled Pork Bistro Bowl is a flavorful lunch or dinner option that is set to only be available in stores for the summer months unit mid-September at the latest. The new salad comes as the brand's latest foray in capturing seasonal flavors in a healthier salad form. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Seasonal Salads:** The trend of promoting seasonal ingredients in salads presents an opportunity for new and unique flavor combinations. - **Prepackaged Meals:** Advancements in food packaging and distribution technology creates opportunity for convenient and healthy prepackaged meal options. - **Flavorful Light Foods:** Developing innovative dishes that combine flavorful ingredients with healthy, lighter options is a trend worth exploring. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food Packaging:** Innovations in food packaging technology allows for longer shelf-life of fresh ingredients used in prepackaged salads. - **Convenience Foods:** The convenience food industry can benefit from a shift towards healthy and fresh options in prepackaged meals. - **Fast Casual Restaurants:** Fast casual restaurants can capitalize on the trend of flavorfully blending quality, fresh ingredients in their dishes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Premade Chicken-Packed Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/local-bounti-grab-go-salad-kits.md) - [Summery BBQ Chicken Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backyard-bbq-chicken-salad.md) - [Veggie-Filled Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ready-pac-bistro-meal-kits.md) - [Satisfying Harvest Season Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-bean-roasted-corn-salad.md) - [Street Corn Side Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-street-corn-salad.md) - [Topping-Packed Salad Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonduelle-bistro-loaded-bowls.md) - [Convenience-Focused Bold-Flavored Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-fresh1.md) - [Vegan Barbecue Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backyard-bbq-bowl.md) - [Street Corn Snack Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-corn-snack-pack.md)