The Bonduelle Harvest Bowls are the latest creation from the company that will provide consumers with a delicious, convenient way to enjoy a hot lunch when out of the house without the need for any prior preparation.
The heat-and-eat lunch bowls can be prepared in a microwave in just three minutes and come in such flavor options as Basil Pesto with Turkey Meatballs, Chipotle Chicken, Korean Inspired Beef and Moroccan Inspired Chicken. Each one of the meals is packaged to be highly portable to let shoppers toss them in their bag when heading out the door in the morning.
Bonduelle Fresh Americas Executive Chef Jeff Haines spoke on the new Harvest Bowls saying that, "Consumers today want lunch options that are fresh, delicious, filling and convenient. In fact, 55% of US consumers said they were looking for quick and easy meal options. This unique new hot lunch option features high-quality meat proteins, fresh veggies and healthful grains all combined with delicious globally-inspired sauces for a quick, satisfying lunch in less than three minutes.”
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Heat-and-eat Meals
- The trend of heat-and-eat meals offers convenient and time-saving lunch options for busy individuals.
- Convenient Lunch Solutions
- The trend of convenient lunch solutions caters to the growing demand for quick and easy meal options.
- Globally-inspired Flavors
- The trend of globally-inspired flavors brings a variety of international tastes to pre-packaged meals.
Where This Applies
- Food Packaging and Delivery
- The food packaging and delivery industry can capitalize on the demand for heat-and-eat lunch options by developing innovative packaging solutions.
- Ready-to-eat Meals
- The ready-to-eat meals industry can benefit from creating convenient lunch solutions that meet the needs of time-conscious consumers.
- Food Manufacturing
- The food manufacturing industry has an opportunity to expand its product offerings by incorporating a range of globally-inspired flavors in pre-packaged meals.
