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# Convenient Kit-Style Salad Bowls
Dole's Ready-to-Eat Salad Bowls are a Healthy Choice On the Go

By Jana Pijak | Published 2020-11-13 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salad-bowls-1
References: [supermarketperimeter](https://www.supermarketperimeter.com/articles/5140-dole-releases-ready-to-eat-salad-bowls-nationally)

Dole's FreshTakes™ Salad Bowls are a convenient and [healthy meal option](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-salad1) for those short on time while still prioritizing meal prep and portion control. With a variety of tasty options to choose from, these new [salad bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-avocado-salad) are now available across supermarkets in the eastern United States.

Dole's FreshTakes™ Salad Bowls are available in six flavors, with each featuring [clean-label and health-conscious ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newmans-own-salad-kits). They include the Classic Chicken Caesar, "topped with white-meat chicken, Parmesan cheese and Dole’s Own Caesar Dressing," the Santa Fé Style "topped with chili lime-seasoned white-meat chicken, fire-roasted corn, four-Mexican cheese blend and Dole’s Own Taco Ranch Dressing" and the Turkey & Bacon Country Cobb, featuring "turkey breast, hard-cooked eggs, uncured bacon pieces and Dole’s Own Blue Cheese Dressing" among other signature creations.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.1/10
- Popularity: 62% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Convenient Meal Prep:** The trend of convenient meal prep is on the rise, creating opportunities for innovative salad bowl options like Dole's FreshTakes™ Salad Bowls.
- **Clean-label Ingredients:** The demand for clean-label and health-conscious ingredients is growing, presenting opportunities for brands to create salad bowls with transparent and wholesome ingredients.
- **On-the-go Healthy Eating:** The trend of on-the-go healthy eating is becoming increasingly popular, opening up opportunities for brands to offer convenient and nutritious meal options like Dole's Ready-to-Eat Salad Bowls.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can tap into the trend of convenient meal prep by offering ready-to-eat salad bowl options for busy consumers.
- **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can capitalize on the demand for clean-label and health-conscious ingredients by creating salad bowls that align with consumers' dietary preferences and nutritional needs.
- **Retail and Supermarkets:** Retailers and supermarkets can cater to the trend of on-the-go healthy eating by stocking and promoting brands that offer convenient and healthy meal options, such as Dole's Ready-to-Eat Salad Bowls.

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