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DIY Salad Kits

Dole's Chef’s Choice Salad Kits Let Consumers Customize Their Salad at Home

— March 3, 2017 — Lifestyle
For consumers who appreciate the convenience of prepared salads, but also enjoy the option to customize their meal, Dole has debuted a new lineup of Chef's Choice salad kits.

The new Chef's Choice salad kits are packaged salads that come with all of the ingredients needed to prepare a gourmet salad at home. But instead of a pre-mixed salad, all of the ingredients are separated into individual pouches. This means that when the consumer goes to prepare their salad at home, they have the option to choose which toppings to include and which to leave out. There is also the option to add any additional ingredients from their personal pantry.

Available in a Tuscan and Caesar variety, the new salad kits are the perfect option for those who enjoy the process of putting a dish together themselves instead of reaching for a prepared meal.
Trend Themes
1. Customizable Meal Kits - Opportunity for meal kit companies to offer customizable options, allowing consumers to personalize their meals.
2. Separate Ingredient Packaging - Innovative packaging solutions that separate ingredients into individual pouches provide consumers with the ability to choose which items to include in their meal, creating a more personalized experience.
3. DIY Food Preparation - The trend of do-it-yourself food preparation is growing, presenting opportunities for companies to provide convenient meal solutions that allow consumers to assemble their own dishes.
Industry Implications
1. Meal Kit Delivery Services - Meal kit companies can capitalize on the trend by offering customizable meal kits that give consumers the flexibility to personalize their meals.
2. Packaging Industry - There is a need for innovative packaging solutions that separate ingredients and maintain freshness, providing an opportunity for companies in the packaging industry.
3. Convenience Food Market - DIY food preparation trends can be leveraged by the convenience food market to offer products that cater to consumers who want a personalized dining experience.
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