To support smaller household sizes, Creminelli Fine Meats created a seven-ounce Entertaining Tray as a first-to-market innovation that fills the gap between small children’s portions (between two to three ounces) and large 12-18-ounce family-sized entertaining trays.
Perfectly portioned for one to two adults, the premium Entertaining Tray is ready to pick up and enjoy in a trio of curated selections: Prosciutto & Calabrese matches its titular ingredients with gourmet crackers, white cheddar cheese, and chocolate-covered almonds; Coppa & Pepperoni is a savory spread featuring creamy provolone cheese, crackers, and olives; and Prosciutto & Genoa offers a balanced selection of delicately sliced protein and classic salami, plus creamy mozzarella, crunchy breadsticks, and dried cherries.
Charcuterie-style eating is moving beyond party occasions, becoming a convenient weeknight option for people who prefer a more relaxed, pick-as-you-go style of eating over the structure of a traditional sit-down meal.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Portioned Premium Convenience
- Smaller households are creating demand for premium, perfectly portioned trays that bridge snack and meal occasions.
- Charcuterie-style Weeknight Eating
- Charcuterie-style eating is shifting to everyday, pick-as-you-go occasions that reduce reliance on traditional sit-down meals.
- Curated Micro-meal Kits
- Curated single-serve combinations of protein, cheese, and accompaniments are enabling premium micro-meal experiences tailored to one or two people.
Where This Applies
- Retail Grocery
- Retail grocery environments are poised to incorporate more premium grab-and-go trays to capture midweek snacking and small-household purchases.
- Catering and Foodservice
- Catering and foodservice demand for smaller-scale, upscale tray options is increasing as consumers favor intimate or individualized entertaining formats.
- Packaged Food Manufacturing
- Packaged food manufacturing is shifting toward portion-controlled premium products that combine fresh charcuterie items with shelf-stable accompaniments.
