# Summery Food-to-Go Ranges The Latest Co-op Food Range Includes a Number of New Options By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-06-14 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coop-foodtogo-range References: [talkingretail](https://www.talkingretail.com/products-news/foodtogo/co-ops-new-food-to-go-range-available-for-nisa-stores-13-06-2022/) & [coop](https://www.coop.co.uk)  The Co-op food-to-go range has been relaunched by the brand just in time for summertime to offer consumers a way to stay fueled when going about their daily routine. The food range includes wraps, sub sandwiches and pasta salad pots, which are all contained in [packaging that has been slimmed down](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coop-sustainable-packaging). The products also feature wooden sporks in place of plastic cutlery, where applicable. Wholesale Category Lead Jonny Lambert spoke on the new Co-op food-to-go range saying, "With more people out and about now, there is a greater demand for food-to-go so it is perfect timing for the launch of the all-new Co-op range. Food-to-go remains a key mission for the convenience market and with this new range available to [Nisa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coop-summer-feastival-range) partners we believe it places them in a great position to drive more sales in their stores this summer.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Slimmed-down Packaging:** Brands can explore slimming down their product packaging as a way to appeal to consumers looking for convenient and sustainable food options. - **Wooden Cutlery:** Switching from plastic to wooden cutlery can offer a simple yet effective way for brands to make their products more eco-friendly and appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Food-to-go Demand:** The growing demand for food-to-go presents opportunities for brands to create new product ranges and partnerships with convenience stores to tap into this market. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Packaging:** Companies working in food packaging can innovate by creating sustainable, slimmed-down packaging solutions that entice consumers looking for food on-the-go while also being eco-friendly. - **Cutlery Manufacturing:** There is an opportunity for cutlery manufacturers to capitalize on the trend of eco-friendly utensils by producing more wooden cutlery options to meet the demand of brands and consumers. - **Convenience Stores:** Convenience stores and franchises can partner with brands like Co-op to offer a new range of food-to-go options to customers, meeting the increased demand for convenient and fresh meals on-the-go. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [International Cuisine Grocery Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-summer-range.md) - [Summer Socialization Food Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coop-summer-feastival-range.md) - [Globally-Inspired Ready-to-Eat Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asda-foodtogo-range.md) - [Halal-Certified Food Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/express-cuisine-halal-range.md) - [Convenient Plant-Based Food Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-foodtogo-range.md) - [Accessible Summertime Retailer Refreshments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-food-range.md) - [Ultra-Fresh Deli Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-food-for-now.md) - [Convenient Christmastime Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-food-and-drink-ranges.md) - [Bake-in-Pack Sandwich Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/country-choice-savour-it-range.md)