Prepared Foods Brings the
Build Transactions
Today, as consumers seek value and convenience, 6 out of 10 turn to ready-to-eat meals. These high-margin items present big profit potential for grocers.1
Presentation converts browsing to sales. When shoppers get a clear view of what they crave—not obscured by a box or foil – they buy.
What Customers Want:
shoppers want packages that don’t leak2
Conscious choices meet convenience for shoppers who want to do good for the planet but are also drawn to a package they can use more than once.
Reusable Options
Convert Customers,
Support Staff,
Control Costs
The bottom line: Packaging must do more than convert customers - It must also support efficient operations and control costs.
Anchor Packaging containers deliver sales and protect profits:
Keeping food fresh longer allows staff to produce before peak demand
Protecting food quality extends shelf life and lowers shrink
Clear lids reduce errors and costly comps
7.3
6.9
6.3
7.2
6.8
7.8
Temp
Texture
Taste
Other Plastic Containers
Crisp Food Technologies
Chicken Tenders + Fries combined consumer taste score rating
(All food held 30-minutes before tasting)
Learn How Packaging Helps Sell More
Packaged foods are the highest-profit items in C-stores, with margins SIX TIMES that of fuel.
The
The More They See; The More You Sell:
84%
shoppers want packages that maintain temperature3
82%
shoppers want packages to be easy to use & durable4
78%
shoppers want packages that prevent oil & grease stains5
76%
shoppers want packages to be tamper-evident6
71%
BIG PROFIT
When you combine appealing display and convenience with taste that exceeds expectations,
keep containers for personal reuse— “keepers” offer value consumers recognize.7
77%
you win more meals.
Beyond reuse, Technomic found consumers who prioritize packaging sustainability list recyclability as the top feature.8
of consumers appreciate eco-friendly options, too. But protecting the food experience is much more important.9
57%
Wide temperature performance enables unsold food to easily be moved from hot to cold cases
Secure stacking designs enable simple, labor-efficient merchandising
Durable bases speed up operations with one-hand closure
Snap tight lids stop messy spills
Hinged or two-piece options offer flexibility and save space
Protect food quality, support staff, serve sustainably, and create repeat customers. Packaging that performs is your partner for increasing prepared food profit.
Stack Up Prepared Food Profit
Customer favorites like fried chicken tenders or crispy fries must deliver a hot, satisfying crunch, while roast chicken needs to stay juicy and fresh. Only the right packaging can maintain that precise temperature, texture, and taste.
Great Taste Brings Them Back
Crisp Food Technologies® containers keep food delicious and tasting fresh-made for hours in a hot display and 30 minutes on the go.
Nature's Best® Roaster provides better quality, clear display, grease-and mess-free chicken in a table-ready package. And is recyclable after use!
A large regional chain saw a sales increase of
The proof is in the packaging:
Want to Learn More?
when moving to the Nature's Best® Roaster from a bag.
20%
6 out of 10 consumers turn to ready-to-eat meals
Delicious displays of craveable customer favorites create profitable sales and loyal traffic.
Our Eyes Eat First:
First impressions count, and packaging sets the tone for the entire shopping experience and reflects upon your stores.
First impressions count, and packaging sets the tone for the entire shopping experience and reflects upon your stores.
Exceed customer expectations by keeping food fresh, at the right temperature, tasty, and mess-free.
Hot and Crispy Longer
Click to download the full report
Unwrapping Packaging's Essential Role
appealing Displays Bring Them In…
Seal the Deal:
Consumers recognize The Value of
Irresistible Displays
Let's get started!
Click Here For Free Samples
Sources: 1. Connected Dining: Ready-to-Eat Meals are Eating Restaurants’ Lunch, 1a. NACS, 2. Technomic Disposables Study, 3. Technomic Disposables Study, 4. Technomic Disposables Study, 5. Technomic Disposables Study, 6. Technomic Disposables Study, 7. Technomic Sustainability Study, 8. Technomic Delivery-Takeout Study, 9. Technomic Disposables Study
BACK TO TOP
down from 66%
Hot and Crispy
Hot and Fresh
Want more? Click here.