# Convenient Americana Cuisine Meals The New Spar Tex Mex Meals are Ready to Eat By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-11-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tex-mex-meals References: [conveniencestore](https://www.conveniencestore.co.uk/products/spar-spices-up-ready-meal-offer-with-tex-mex-range/573373.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss) & [spar](https://www.spar.co.uk) The Spar Tex Mex Meals have been unveiled as a series of [ready-to-eat meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chopstix-ready-meal-range) from the UK retailer to accommodate the rising number of consumers seeking out American-inspired meal varieties. The meals come in five flavor options that includes three main meals along with two side dishes, which are all inspired by classic Americana [Tex Mex recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-el-paso-ramen-noodles) you'd find in the US. The [frozen meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singapore-style-noodles) are also perfect for consumers who are looking for an easier way to eat a meal from home with out having to do any cooking or lengthy preparation. The Spar Tex Mex Meals is part of the brand's move to satisfy consumers with new flavor experiences in convenient formats to address the rising number of shoppers looking to avoid cooking in the evening. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 21% | 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's Driving This Trend - **Convenient Ready-to-eat Meals:** Opportunity for food companies to develop and market ready-to-eat meals that cater to consumers seeking convenience and variety. - **American-inspired Meal Varieties:** Potential for restaurants and food brands to create menu offerings that feature classic Americana Tex Mex dishes to tap into the demand for American-inspired cuisine. - **Meal Solutions for Non-cooking Consumers:** Opportunity for retailers to provide frozen meal options that cater to consumers who want a hassle-free meal at home without the need for cooking or lengthy preparation. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for food manufacturers to develop and produce convenient, frozen Tex Mex meals that capture the market demand for quick and easy meal options. - **Restaurant and Hospitality:** Opportunity for restaurants and hospitality companies to incorporate American-inspired Tex Mex dishes into their menus to attract customers looking for new flavor experiences and convenience. - **Retail and Grocery:** Potential for retailers and grocery stores to offer a range of ready-to-eat Tex Mex meals in their frozen food sections to cater to non-cooking consumers who desire convenient meal solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mexican-Inspired Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mexicaninspired-meal-kits.md) - [Heat-and-Eat Spanish Cuisine Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denada-ready-meals.md) - [International Cuisine Frozen Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saffron-road-frozen-meals.md) - [Street Food-Inspired Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-el-paso-street-vibes.md) - [Expansive Retailer Meal Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spar-meal-deal.md) - [Easy Latin Cuisine Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buena-mesa.md) - [Ready-to-Eat Plant-Based Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-meals.md) - [Entertaining-Ready Private Brand Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spar-product.md) - [Heat-and-Eat Pouched Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bens-original-favourites-and-lunch-bowls.md)