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Consumer preference for fresh prepared foods in the United States 2017

Preferences for fresh prepared foods among consumers in the United States in 2017, by generation

The data displays the preferences of consumers in the U.S. for fresh prepared foods in 2017, by generation. In 2017, 74% of older Millennials stated that they purchased hot ready-to-eat foods from deli or prepared food areas compared with just 53% of younger Millennials.

Ready-to-eat foods from the deli/prepared food area that are intended to be eaten cold	62	71	64	48	60
Hot ready-to-eat foods from the deli/prepared food area	53	74	65	71	65
Heat-and-eat-chilled foods from the deli/prepared food area	44	56	40	34	25
Meals or beverages from an in-store restaurant	36	44	22	18	12.5
Other	0	0	2	4	0

Consumer preference for fresh prepared foods in the United States 2017

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