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Bulk Up Your Food Displays: Increase Sales, Reduce Waste with Rosseto
In 2018 consumers are further aligning all aspects of their lifestyle from social values to food consumption. Consumers today truly live by the old adage “you are what you eat” and matched with living at the speed of the internet has led to a huge trend in healthy, bulk snacks. Consumers and business owners alike are seeing the benefits of bulk with reduced food waste and food cost. Consumers feel like they are snacking responsibly and enjoy the variety from which they can mix and match based on their mood.
University cafeterias and stores are offering a place for customers to find unique snacks they can experiment with and eat on the go. Bulk displays lined with shelves of vibrant colored snack mixes from savory to sweet and everything in between are popping up in food service operations all over the globe.
It is not only universities that are following the trend, international brands and independent boutique style hotels are also jumping on board. Modeled after stores like Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods, these new Lobby style markets are offering guests the fresh food options they demand at prices everyone can afford. It’s the next evolution of grab ‘n’ go, with more variety and a down to earth feel.
POPULARITY (AND REVENUE) IS GROWING
Food management professionals who haven’t yet installed bulk dispensers may wish to do so. It’s a trend that is seeing a rise in popularity and demand. According to Markets and Markets, “the bulk segment is projected to grow at the highest rate during the [next five years]. Furthermore, increasing health-consciousness among consumers has led to an increased demand for health and wellness products, which is expected to fuel the demand for bulk snacks owing to the multiple health benefits associated with them.” The report expects that by 2021, the bulk food ingredients market will increase by more than four percent to $472.10 billion. This includes bakery, snacks and confectionary items.
