Posted to CStoreDecisions.com by Marilyn Odesser-Torpey
In her article, Odesser-Torpey how hot dogs and sausages are integral to convenience stores foodservice experiences, but that customers are also looking for “new flavors and seasonings.”
She reports:
Hot dogs and sausages are two of the roller grill’s most popular items. Total hot dog sales rang in at $2.99 billion and 896 million pounds, reflecting slight decreases (0.1% and 1.2% respectively) in 2023 over 2022. Total dinner sausage sales increased a bit (0.2%) to $5.3 billion and decreased 0.2% in pounds to 1.2 billion, according to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council.
She also relays that Eric Mittenthal, president of the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, has noticed that brands have been introducing “favorites reformulated with a reduced fat content or increased protein content (and) … new products in flavors such as honey and brown sugar, barbecue, Cajun, spicy, and teriyaki”, so don’t discontinue making sure that you’re offerings appeal to a wide range of tastes!