# Local Grab-and-Go Markets Public Market and Bakery is a Restaurant-Connected Grab-and-Go Grocer By Mary Van Puymbroeck | Published 2017-06-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/local-grabandgo-market References: [cbc](http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/public-market-store-recalls-olden-times-for-central-frederick-andrew-coppolino-1.3357655) & [kwpublic](http://www.kwpublic.com/market/) Tapas bistro, 'Public Kitchen & Bar' in Kitchener, Ontario has opened up a local grab-and-go market that features freshly prepared, [made-in-house food items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muria-foods). This local market features a small rotating selection of seasonal food items. Many of the foods require [little to no cooking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-take-crave-away-sandwiches) -- its confit game hen for example is served with kale & lentils, and just needs to be thrown in the oven in its container. Some of its items are specially curated, with bestsellers including locally sourced pork chops or house-made bread crumbs. This local market also has a small food staple pantry section that includes essentials like milk and various sauces. One of the in-house highlights Public Market & Bakery offers is its luxurious Fois Gras Pate. Available in take home jars, this special treat is a fantastic addition to a cheese board when entertaining. The commitment to high quality seasonal ingredients make this local grab-and-go market a unique retail concept that is set to appeal to Millennial consumers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Seasonal Grab-and-go:** The rising demand for convenient, freshly prepared, and seasonal grab-and-go food items presents an opportunity for retailers to create unique retail concepts. - **Curated Local Food:** The popularity of specially curated food items, such as locally sourced pork chops and house-made bread crumbs, opens up opportunities for retailers to meet the growing consumer demand for high-quality, unique products. - **Luxury Take Home Treats:** The offering of luxurious take-home treats, like the Fois Gras Pate, provides an opportunity for retailers to cater to consumers looking for special additions to their dining experiences at home. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Retail:** The food retail industry can explore the concept of seasonal grab-and-go markets to meet the increasing demand for convenient, freshly prepared food items. - **Local Food:** The local food industry can capitalize on the trend of curated local food items by partnering with restaurants or creating specialized local food markets. - **Gourmet & Specialty Foods:** The gourmet and specialty foods industry can tap into the market for luxury take-home treats by offering unique, high-end products like the Fois Gras Pate. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pop-Up Concept Grocery Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/another-pantry.md) - [Neighborhood Retail Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasty-market.md) - [Virtual Kitchen Gorcery Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-hub-2.md) - [Grab-And-Go Supermarket Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sister-sister-kitchen-meals.md) - [Ethical Neighborhood Convenience Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterforyou-store.md) - [Last-Minute Meal Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-need-to-go-to-the-store-store.md) - [Self-Serve Automated Food Lockers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-lockers-1.md) - [Hybrid Community Supermarkets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-after-market.md) - [Leisure Activity Grocery Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freshtake-concept-grocery-store.md)