# Pre-Measured Meal Kits Ralphs' 'Prep+Pared' Prepared Meal Kits Simplify Preparation By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-09-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prepared-meal-kits References: [prnewswire](http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ralphs-unveils-new-convenient-meal-kits-at-local-stores-300523764.html) & [ralphs](http://www.ralphs.com/) Supermarket chain [Ralphs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kroger-private-selection) is introducing 'Prep+Pared,' which take the form of prepared meal kits that are made freshly in its stores. Each of the kits features freshly made chef-inspired meals that can be assembled in just about 20 minutes. As the kits are pre-measured, consumers are only provided with exactly what they need, which plays a significant part in the reduction of food waste. Although there are plenty of subscription services that offer similar meal kits that are freshly made and pre-measured, Prep+Pared offers a convenient and affordable alternative that requires no membership. Some of the Prep+Pared meal kits available include seasonal, globally inspired varieties like: [Chicken Enchiladas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mexicaninspired-meal-kits), Chickpea Tofu Tikka, Peruvian Salmon and Viet Lemon Grass Pork. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, 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 - **Pre-measured Meal Kit Convenience:** The rising demand for convenient meal kits is an opportunity for companies to create pre-measured meal kits that are quick to assemble and require no subscription. - **In-store Meal Kit Production:** Providing customers with freshly made meal kits that are pre-measured in-store to reduce food waste and improve overall grocery shopping experience is a new innovation opportunity. - **Globally Inspired Meal Kits:** Developing meal kits with globally inspired flavors and ingredients can appeal to consumers that are looking to diversify their culinary experiences at home. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Grocery Retail:** Grocery retailers can leverage pre-measured meal kits to offer customers a convenient and affordable alternative to subscription-based meal kit services. - **Food and Beverage:** Companies in the food and beverage industry can explore new opportunities in the production of pre-measured meal kits to meet the rising demand for meal convenience. - **Restaurant and Catering:** Restaurants and catering companies can expand their offerings by providing customers with pre-measured meal kits that allow them to cook restaurant-quality meals at home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chef-Crafted Non-Frozen Ready Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-apron-prepared-ready-meals.md) - [Veggie-Filled Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ready-pac-bistro-meal-kits.md) - [Prepared Meal Delivery Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instacart-ready-meals.md) - [Keto-Friendly Prepared Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-apron-ketofriendly-prepared-ready-meals.md) - [Uniquely Tailored Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-meal-kits.md) - [Subscription-Based Food Delivery Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-meal-plan.md) - [Ready-to-Bake Pizza Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-chef-products.md) - [Restaurant-Inspired Salad Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-or-cold-salad-and-noodle-meal-kits.md) - [Quick-Cooking Stir-Fry Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stirfry-kits.md)