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# Convenient Sous-vide Meals
Three Little Pigs Sous-Vide Gourmet Meals are Ready in Five-Minutes

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2024-03-25 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-meals
References: [progressivegrocer](https://progressivegrocer.com/three-little-pigs-sous-vide-gourmet-meals) & [3pigs](https://3pigs.com/)

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The [Three Little Pigs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-bridges-potato-bakes) Sous-Vide Gourmet Meals are a series of convenient meal options for consumers to pick up when craving a restaurant-quality meal from the comfort of home. The meals feature recipes inspired by those that were on the shop's menu back in 1975, and include the Red Wine Braised Beef, Creamy Chicken with Mushrooms and Lemon & Herb Chicken Breasts options. The meals are all [fully cooked, refrigerated](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hormel-square-table) and feature 16-ounce serving sizes to serve multiple people.

The Three Little Pigs Sous-Vide Gourmet Meals are ready to enjoy in just five-minutes are provide consumers with quick access to [sous-vide-style meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anova-precision-cooker-mini) that would other wise take hours to prepare. The meals are priced ranging from $10.99 to $13.99.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.5/10
- Popularity: 21% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 22%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Convenient Sous-vide Meals:** Revolutionizing meal preparation with ready-to-eat sous-vide options for time-pressed consumers.
- **Restaurant-quality Convenience:** Offering quick and affordable access to gourmet dishes typically found in upscale eateries without leaving home.
- **Fast Gourmet Solutions:** Providing a solution for busy individuals seeking high-quality meals that are both convenient and delicious.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Food & Beverage:** Transforming the food industry by introducing convenient sous-vide meal options that cater to modern lifestyles.
- **Meal Kit Services:** Disrupting the meal kit market by offering fully cooked sous-vide meals that require minimal preparation time for consumers.
- **Gourmet Takeout:** Creating opportunities in the gourmet takeout sector with pre-cooked sous-vide meals designed for quick and easy consumption.

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