Convenience food keeps becoming an alternative to eating out
Consumers increasingly seek convenience and speed, so the convenience and take-out product segment is constantly growing.
"We see regular growth every year, although not very dynamic," Patryk Krężelewski, a member of the management board of Foodmakers, said.
In the past few months, high inflation and consumer spending cuts have led to a slight stagnation. Paradoxically, this factor could drive the convenience segment, as the rise in food prices is also being felt in restaurants and catering establishments. As a result, consumers are increasingly looking for ready-made meals on store shelves, treating them as an alternative to eating out.
The convenience food segment includes ready-to-eat dishes and soups, delicatessen products, sweet and savory baked goods, and frozen dishes. In other words, it is food that is ready to eat or has been pre-processed and requires minimal effort, generally only seasoning and heating.
(Newseria)
