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Meal Kits: Are They Worth It?

Meal Kits: Are They Worth It?

FCS3-610: Meal Kits: Are They Worth It?

Authored by: Heather Norman-Burgdolf

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Abstract

There is high demand for convenience in our society. As a result, meal kit services have become increasingly popular. These meal kits are mailed directly to your front door each week. These kits include recipes and pre-measured ingredients ready to be used right away. Some of the most popular services include BlueApron, HelloFresh, and Plated. Since their beginning in 2012, meal kit services have grown into a $2.2-billion-dollar industry. There are over 100 companies in the US providing meal kit services.

Core Details

Publication ID

FCS3-610

Status

New

Publication Date

Apr. 10, 2018

Series

Multi-Part Series

N/A


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Publication Area

Language

English

Peer Reviewed?

Yes

Contact Information

Tawana Brown
Associate Director, Educational Publications

361 Blazer Dining 343 S. Martin Luther King Blvd. Lexington, KY 40526-0012

+1 (859) 257-7566

tawana.brown@uky.edu