Food Technology Magazine | Market Trends
Proprietary Kraft Heinz technology ensures the crispiness of microwaveable Delimex Crispy Quesadillas. Photo courtesy of Kraft Heinz
Prepared sandwiches and other handheld fare are satisfying consumer demand for convenience in both grocery retail and foodservice channels. In the deli, for example, sales of prepared sandwiches reached $3.8 billion for the yearlong period ending Oct. 6, 2024, according to Circana.
After burgers, grilled cheese is the most popular sandwich in the United States, according to a 2024 Carl Buddig and Company survey. It is followed by chicken, turkey, ham, tuna, egg salad, peanut butter and jelly, pul…