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Urban Eat. expands portfolio with new heat-to-eat ‘Micro-Snacking’ range

3 Aug 2023

Urban Eat. expands portfolio with new heat-to-eat ‘Micro-Snacking’ range

Leading UK sandwich brand, Urban Eat, is continuing to evolve its portfolio of tasty food-to-go (FTG) fare with a new range of delicious on-the-move options, designed to be heated in pack in the microwave, or cooked in an oven or air fryer. The ‘Micro-Snacking’ range will be launching into an array of channels from 14th August.

Due to increasingly busy lifestyles, consumers’ on-the-go food missions have evolved outside of the lunchtime occasion and are shaped by such needs as saving time, satisfying hunger, and having a treat. It’s therefore no wonder the Micro snacking category has exceeded £133 million in value, with 20% penetration rate. 

Recognising this growing demand for food-to-go that can be enjoyed at any time of the day, Urban Eat has ensured the range appeals to a broad demographic and covers core day parts with several different flavours and formats. Retailers and operators can offer their customers such mouth-watering options as a Mexican Beef Burrito, Curried Chickpea Wrap, Three Cheese Panini, Cheese and Ham Panini, Spicy Chicken Panini, or Tex Mex Chicken Panini. Not only that, but there’s breakfast options too with the brand including a Sausage Bap and Bacon Roll in the range.

Consumers may have a hard time choosing what to go for, but preparing the product to eat couldn’t be simpler. The range is a straightforward no stress, no mess heat-in-pack solution, providing the ultimate ease for consumers. Not only that, it’s also an affordable alternative to hot food in restaurants or from take-aways, making it ideal for busy individuals, a work from home lunch and those looking to grab something quick, filling and, value for money, either on the commute, at work, or at home.

Wayne Greensmith, Head of Marketing at Urban Eat, shared his excitement about the launch, saying, “As a trusted brand known for our commitment to taste and quality, we are thrilled to take our portfolio to the next level, offering hassle-free hot options that perfectly align with the growing demand for delicious and satisfying, yet convenient, food.

“We’ve designed the range to provide our customer channels with options that will not only tempt consumers tastebuds but also provide a hot food option for sites that operate 24 hours. We hope the range will foster loyalty and drive repeat sales by ensuring customers keep coming back for more.”

The launch will be supported with in-store point-of-sale materials, including barkers and branded SRPs for easy merchandising and restocking. Operators can stock up on the Urban Eat Micro-Snacking Range by contacting the Fresh Food For Now Company sales team on 0116 236 1640 or email hello@foodfornow.co.uk. Alternatively, submit a request via the Urban Eat website: urbaneat.co.uk