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High-End Hamburger Kits

Costco's Kobe Beef Slider Meal Kit is Surprisingly Affordable

— September 26, 2018 — Lifestyle
While Kobe Beef at a fancy restaurant may be out of your budget, Costco is giving you a chance to try the world-famous beef at home thanks to its new Kobe Beef Slider Meal Kit. Not only is the meal kit budget-friendly, but the whole thing comes together in just 30 minutes.

To celebrate the start of fall, Hak's (a leading manufacturer of condiments and prepared foods) is selling a Kobe Beef Slider Meal Kit at Costco stores across Los Angeles and Orange County. Unlike most meal kits, Hak's version contains high-end ingredients such as juicy Kobe beef. In addition to six Kobe slider patties, the kit also contains organic American cheese, sweet caramelized onions, six pretzel buns, and a tangy mustard aioli. The meal kit even comes with a side of sweet potato fries for a complete restaurant experience.

While there are plenty of meal kits on the market, Hak's latest offering shows the potential market for more gourmet at-home options.


Image Credit: Hak's.
Trend Themes
1. At-home Gourmet Meal Kits - Hak's high-end Kobe beef slider meal kit at Costco suggests a growing market for gourmet meal kits that allow users to recreate restaurant-quality dishes at home.
2. Affordable Luxury Food - Costco's Kobe beef slider meal kit offers customers the chance to try a luxury food item at a lower cost, paving the way for more affordable upscale food options.
3. Convenience Without Sacrificing Quality - The 30-minute assembly time of Hak's Kobe beef slider meal kit shows a growing trend in the market for convenient, high-quality meal options for busy consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Meal Kit Delivery - The success of high-end meal kits at retail stores like Costco suggests that meal kit delivery services may benefit from offering more gourmet options for at-home dining.
2. Luxury Food Retail - Luxury food retailers can capitalize on the popularity of affordable upscale food options, like Costco's Kobe beef slider meal kit, by offering more accessible luxury food products.
3. Condiments and Prepared Foods Manufacture - Condiments and prepared foods manufacturers like Hak's can disrupt the market by offering more high-end meal kits that contain premium ingredients and cater to the growing demand for at-home gourmet dining experiences.
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