allrecipes september-october 2015 back-to-school measuring cup trend report

8
SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2015 2015 BACK-TO-SCHOOL TRENDS What American Families are Cooking and Eating Brown bag school lunches continue to be the preerred school lunch approach or the vast majority o amilies. Survey results demonstrate that overall 67% o American amilies are sending their kids to school with lunches prepared at home. For millennials, the number rises to 70%. It’s not just once a week either; one-third o parents pack lunches ive days a week.  INSIGHT #1 Lunch to Go… from Home WITH THE ARRIVAL OF FALL COMES THE REINVENTION o daily calendars and habits among amilies with school-aged kids. Necessities such as carpools, homework assignments and afer-school care are among the many concerns parents must address, along with redeining how to meet the opportunities and needs o the lunchtime meal. For this issue o Allrecipes’ Measuring Cup Tr end Report, we polled parents o school-aged kids—both moms and dads— to ind out more about their attitudes and concerns regard ing their children’s school lunches. Be irst in your class to read the insights in this issue o the Measuring Cup Trend Report. Who is packing school lunches at home? 6  7  % 6 6  %  7  0  %  Millenials  Gen X  Overall  Allrecipes.co m Measuring Cup September-October 2015 / 2015 Back-to-school Trends 1

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The school-year is off to a busy start, which means families are packing lunches along with arranging carpools, monitoring homework, and talking to teachers. With 67% of families sending their kids to school with a home-packed lunch, what’s inside that brown bag and lunch box intrigued us. We surveyed 1,000 moms and dads to ask what’s important for school lunches in terms of nutrition, cost, special dietary concerns, ethnic flavors, and food as a link to brain power. We’re sharing key survey results in our September-October 2015 Measuring Cup Report.

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7172019 Allrecipes September-October 2015 Back-To-School Measuring Cup Trend Report

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SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2015 2015 BACK-TO-SCHOOL TRENDS

What American Families areCooking and Eating

Brown bag school lunches continue to be

the preerred school lunch approach or

the vast majority o amilies Survey resultsdemonstrate that overall 67 o American

amilies are sending their kids to school with

lunches prepared at home For millennials

the number rises to 70 Itrsquos not just once

a week either one-third o parents pack

lunches ive days a week

INSIGHT 1 Lunch to Gohellip from Home

WITH THE ARRIVAL OF FALL COMES THE REINVENTION

o daily calendars and habits among amilies with

school-aged kids Necessities such as carpools

homework assignments and afer-school care are

among the many concerns parents must address

along with redeining how to meet the opportunities

and needs o the lunchtime meal For this issue o

Allrecipesrsquo Measuring Cup Trend Report we polled

parents o school-aged kidsmdashboth moms and dadsmdash

to ind out more about their attitudes and concerns

regarding their childrenrsquos school lunches Be irst

in your class to read the insights in this issue o theMeasuring Cup Trend Report

Who is packing school

lunches at home

6 7 66 7 0

Millenials

Gen X

Overall

Allrecipescom Measuring Cup September-October 2015 2015 Back-to-school Trends 1

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INSIGHT 3 Money Matters

Families continue to be budget-

conscious when it comes to ood

shopping For three-quarters o all

parents saving money on the products

they buy and pack or school lunches isldquoimportantrdquo or ldquovery importantrdquo When

asked their top criteria or selecting

products or lunches ldquosaving moneyrdquo

and ldquonutritionrdquo rose to the top across

all demographics

Mom is still the ldquomain playerrdquo in most

amilies (56) when it comes to packing

school lunches but in almost a quarter

o all amilies packing sack lunches is a

ldquotogetherrdquo task Among GenX amilies kids

are most involved putting together theirlunches a actor o being older and wanting

a say about what goes into the bag

INSIGHT 2 Kids Get in the Act

Typically who prepares lunch for the kids

Mom63

51

56

23

22

23

15

12

11Dad

Together

3

9

6

Kids

Millennials

Gen X

Overall

Millenials Gen X Overall

Millenials Gen X Overall

1GroceryBudgetSavings

59 60 59

2 Nutrition

53 58 56

Which are the two most important factors on the following

list when selecting products for your childrenrsquos lunches

Top 5 Homemade Foods

for School Lunches

1 Cookies

2 Soup

3 Bread

4 Applesauce

5 Pudding

When Do Parents Shop for

School Lunch Products

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu SatFri

32

10

5

10

NA

11

24

Allrecipescom Measuring Cup September-October 2015 2015 Back-to-school Trends 2

7172019 Allrecipes September-October 2015 Back-To-School Measuring Cup Trend Report

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As Americans take strides to make

more healthul ood choices this

behavior inluences both oods eaten

at home and away rom home Most

parents believe a ldquohome-packed lunch

is healthierrdquo than a lunch not preparedat home Parents especially millennial

parents who have the youngest

children have a keen desire to ldquoknow

what my child is eatingrdquo as well as

ldquohow much ood at lunch is actually

eatenrdquo

INSIGHT 4 Homemade for Health

60

58

62

Itrsquos healthier

42

41

53

Prefer to know whatmy child is eating

My child is moreapt to eat

46

46

47

40

42

39

More budget-friendly

Millennials

Gen X

Overall

Why do you pack your childrenrsquos lunches

Millenials Gen X Overall

Allrecipesrsquo fastest-moving child-friendly recipes

Homemade

Lunch

Combination

G+130

7 reviews

Insanely Easy

Vegetarian

Chili

G+41

367 reviews

Apple Chips

G+1950

30 reviews

Pasta e

Fagoli II

G+56

129 reviews

Ham and

Cheese

Crescent

Roll-Ups

G+74

171 reviews

Chicken

Quesadillas

G+41

561 reviews

Spinach

Roll-Ups

G+41

121 reviews

Make-Ahead

Lunch Wraps

G+34

459 reviews

Most common uneaten

items in sack lunches

983246 Fresh Vegetables 983246 Sandwich

983246 Fruit

983246 Yogurt

Allrecipescom Measuring Cup September-October 2015 2015 Back-to-school Trends 3

7172019 Allrecipes September-October 2015 Back-To-School Measuring Cup Trend Report

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A major concern or parents is making sure the oods they

pack or their childrenrsquos lunches are actually eaten They

ofen walk a ine line between packing ldquohealthy oodsrdquo they

eel good about and ldquotastierrdquo oods their kids will actually

eat For 70 o survey respondents ldquohealthyrdquo is the top

criteria or oods packed in lunches ollowed closely byldquokids preer itrdquo at 60 When asked their deinition o

healthy most amilies agree itrsquos important to get their kids

to eat more ruits and vegetables along with whole grains

and iber while reducing consumption o processed oods

INSIGHT 5 Healthy or Happy

Extrafruits and

veggies

Avoidingfast foods

Eatingfruits and

veggies high

in vitaminsand minerals

Avoidingprocessed

foods

Eatingwhole

grains

Eatinghigh fiber

fruit and

veggies

High inprotein

Sugar-free Buyingorganic

Gluten-free

6 1

6 1

6 2

5 4

5 5

5 8

5 4

5 1

4 9

5 1

5 0

5 0

4 6

4 5

4 3

4 5

4 1

3 6

3 8

3 6

3 4

2 6

2 4

2 2

2 1

2 1

2 1

1 0

9

9

How does your family define healthy

Millenials

Gen X

Overall

Allrecipesrsquo fastest-moving kid-friendly veggie recipes

VS

Juic

Quick Brussels

and Bacon

G+319

61 reviews

Laurarsquos

Lemon-

Roasted

Potatoes

G+79

131 reviews

Grilled Lemon

Pepper

Zucchini

G+326

31 reviews

Carrot and

Raisin Salad

G+89

82 reviews

Snow Peas

with Water

Chestnuts

G+142

9 reviews

Quick and

Easy Sauteacuteed

Spinach

G+66

165 reviews

Easy

Asparagus

G+62

95 reviews

Ants on a Log

G+30

87 reviews

Allrecipescom Measuring Cup September-October 2015 2015 Back-to-school Trends 4

7172019 Allrecipes September-October 2015 Back-To-School Measuring Cup Trend Report

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullallrecipes-september-october-2015-back-to-school-measuring-cup-trend-report 57

Sandwiches resh ruit yogurt and juice boxes are irst to go

into the school lunch bag These all-American ldquolunchablesrdquo

are time- and kid-tested As American appetites or ethnic

oods expand quesadillas tacos burritos edamame and

even sushi are also inding their way into some school

lunches But skip the resh veggies A quarter (27) oparents report them as the item most likely to be uneaten in

their childrenrsquos lunches

INSIGHT 6 Ethnic Lunchboxes

Which of the following go in your

childrenrsquos sack lunches

Millennials GenX

Sandwiches 80 84Fresh ruit 71 75

Yogurt 62 54

Cheese sticks 57 58

Juice boxes 58 60

Granolasnack bars 47 51

Chips 43 47

Cookies 41 44

Fresh vegetables 39 37

Milk 37 27

Dried ruit 20 21Nuts 25 28

Salad 18 15

Pasta 17 12

Pizza 16 14

Dried vegetablesveggie sticks 14 14

Quesadilla 11 6

Taco 8 4

Burrito 8 4

Candy 10 7

Edamame 5 5Sushi 2 2

Top 5 Fastest-Trending

lsquoBar Cookie-Relatedrdquo Search Terms(Source Hitwise YOY Change Week ending September 5)

1 Homemade

Granola BarsEasy Granola Bars

2 Lemon BarsThe Best Lemon Bars

3 Pumpkin BarsPaulrsquos Pumpkin Bars

4 Zucchini BarsZucchini Brownies

5 Chocolate Chip

Cookie BarsMagic Cookie Bars II

Eating breakast has long

been promoted as a key to

classroom learning success a

connection with a halo effect

on healthul school lunchesThis message is reaching

parents o all ages loud and

clear with more than three-

quarters (83) saying what a

child eats is ldquovery importantrdquo

or ldquoimportantrdquo to their ability

to achieve success in school

INSIGHT 7 Food Power How important are the foods your child eats

to their ability to learnsuccess in school

Very

important

Important Neutral Unimportant Very

unimportant

3 6

3 7

3 6

9

6 7

8 1

0

9

4 7

4 8

4 6

1

1

0

Millenials

Gen X

Overall

Allrecipescom Measuring Cup September-October 2015 2015 Back-to-school Trends 5

7172019 Allrecipes September-October 2015 Back-To-School Measuring Cup Trend Report

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullallrecipes-september-october-2015-back-to-school-measuring-cup-trend-report 67

In addition to wanting to make sure the right oods are

packed and eaten at school each day many parents are also

motivated to pack school lunches to ensure their childrsquos special

dietary needs or goals are met Among the amilies surveyed

there were a range o health or liestyle concerns taken into

consideration with obesity ADHDADD and gluten-ree being

the most prevalent

INSIGHT 8 To Each His Own Attention to

Special Dietary Needs on the Rise

Health or Lifestyle Considerations

Influencing Sack Lunch Choices

Top 5 Most Popular Gluten-Free

School Lunch-Related Search Terms(Source Hitwise YOY Change week ending September 5 2015)

1 Gluten-free banana bread

2 Gluten-free pizza

3 Gluten-free blueberry muffins

4 Gluten-free peanut butter cookies

5 Gluten-free chocolate chip cookies

2 1

2 1

ADHD

ADD

2 0

2 8

Obesity

1 4

1 2

Diabetes

1 3

8

Gluten-

Free

7

4

Vegan

7

7

Vegetarian

7

7

Milk

Allergy

6

5

Nut

Allergy

Millenials Gen X

Allrecipesrsquo most popular kid-friendly gluten-free recipes

Slow-Cooker

Barbeque

509 reviews

Coconut-Curry

Lentil Stew

Served Over

Quinoa

101 reviews

Garlic Green

Beans

846 reviews

Grandmarsquos

Five Cup Salad

114 reviews

Spiced Slow

Cooker

Applesauce

237 reviews

3-Ingredient

Peanut Butter

Cookies

17 reviews

Gluten-Free

Yellow Cake

204 reviews

Grain-Free

Chicken

Tenders

10 reviews

Allrecipescom Measuring Cup September-October 2015 2015 Back-to-school Trends 6

7172019 Allrecipes September-October 2015 Back-To-School Measuring Cup Trend Report

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullallrecipes-september-october-2015-back-to-school-measuring-cup-trend-report 77

Please Contact

Esmee WilliamsAllrecipesVice President Consumeramp Brand Strategy

206ndash436ndash7416 esmeeallrecipescom EsmeeWilliams

Methodology

Data cited in this Measuring Cup Report is derived from an externalindependent panel fielded in July 2015 consisting of 1021 US-basedparticipants (50 female50 male) using age and gender filters to providea representative sample of parents with school-age children

About Allrecipes

Allrecipes the worldrsquos largest food-focused social network receives more than

one billion visits annually from family-focused home cooks who connect andinspire one another through photos reviews collections profiles and videosSince its launch in 1997 the Seattle-based social site has served as a dynamicindispensable resource for cooks of all skill levels seeking trusted recipesentertaining ideas everyday and holiday meal solutions and practical cookingtips Allrecipes is a global multi-platform brand with 19 sites three mobileapps and 15 eBooks serving 24 countries in 13 languages In November 2013Allrecipes magazine launched nationwide with six bi-monthly issues

About Meredith Corporation

Meredith Corporation (NYSEMDP wwwmeredithcom) is the leading media

and marketing company serving American women Meredith features multiplewell-known national brandsmdashincluding Better Homes and Gardens ParentsFamily Circle Allrecipescom Fitness American Baby and EveryDay withRachael Raymdashalong with local television brands in fast-growing marketsMeredith is the industry leader in creating content in key consumer interestareas such as home family food health and wellness and self-developmentMeredith uses multiple distribution platformsmdashincluding print televisiondigital mobile tablets and videomdashto give consumers content they desire andto deliver the messages of its advertising and marketing partners

Allrecipescom Measuring Cup September-October 2015 2015 Back-to-school Trends 7

7172019 Allrecipes September-October 2015 Back-To-School Measuring Cup Trend Report

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullallrecipes-september-october-2015-back-to-school-measuring-cup-trend-report 27

INSIGHT 3 Money Matters

Families continue to be budget-

conscious when it comes to ood

shopping For three-quarters o all

parents saving money on the products

they buy and pack or school lunches isldquoimportantrdquo or ldquovery importantrdquo When

asked their top criteria or selecting

products or lunches ldquosaving moneyrdquo

and ldquonutritionrdquo rose to the top across

all demographics

Mom is still the ldquomain playerrdquo in most

amilies (56) when it comes to packing

school lunches but in almost a quarter

o all amilies packing sack lunches is a

ldquotogetherrdquo task Among GenX amilies kids

are most involved putting together theirlunches a actor o being older and wanting

a say about what goes into the bag

INSIGHT 2 Kids Get in the Act

Typically who prepares lunch for the kids

Mom63

51

56

23

22

23

15

12

11Dad

Together

3

9

6

Kids

Millennials

Gen X

Overall

Millenials Gen X Overall

Millenials Gen X Overall

1GroceryBudgetSavings

59 60 59

2 Nutrition

53 58 56

Which are the two most important factors on the following

list when selecting products for your childrenrsquos lunches

Top 5 Homemade Foods

for School Lunches

1 Cookies

2 Soup

3 Bread

4 Applesauce

5 Pudding

When Do Parents Shop for

School Lunch Products

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu SatFri

32

10

5

10

NA

11

24

Allrecipescom Measuring Cup September-October 2015 2015 Back-to-school Trends 2

7172019 Allrecipes September-October 2015 Back-To-School Measuring Cup Trend Report

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullallrecipes-september-october-2015-back-to-school-measuring-cup-trend-report 37

As Americans take strides to make

more healthul ood choices this

behavior inluences both oods eaten

at home and away rom home Most

parents believe a ldquohome-packed lunch

is healthierrdquo than a lunch not preparedat home Parents especially millennial

parents who have the youngest

children have a keen desire to ldquoknow

what my child is eatingrdquo as well as

ldquohow much ood at lunch is actually

eatenrdquo

INSIGHT 4 Homemade for Health

60

58

62

Itrsquos healthier

42

41

53

Prefer to know whatmy child is eating

My child is moreapt to eat

46

46

47

40

42

39

More budget-friendly

Millennials

Gen X

Overall

Why do you pack your childrenrsquos lunches

Millenials Gen X Overall

Allrecipesrsquo fastest-moving child-friendly recipes

Homemade

Lunch

Combination

G+130

7 reviews

Insanely Easy

Vegetarian

Chili

G+41

367 reviews

Apple Chips

G+1950

30 reviews

Pasta e

Fagoli II

G+56

129 reviews

Ham and

Cheese

Crescent

Roll-Ups

G+74

171 reviews

Chicken

Quesadillas

G+41

561 reviews

Spinach

Roll-Ups

G+41

121 reviews

Make-Ahead

Lunch Wraps

G+34

459 reviews

Most common uneaten

items in sack lunches

983246 Fresh Vegetables 983246 Sandwich

983246 Fruit

983246 Yogurt

Allrecipescom Measuring Cup September-October 2015 2015 Back-to-school Trends 3

7172019 Allrecipes September-October 2015 Back-To-School Measuring Cup Trend Report

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullallrecipes-september-october-2015-back-to-school-measuring-cup-trend-report 47

A major concern or parents is making sure the oods they

pack or their childrenrsquos lunches are actually eaten They

ofen walk a ine line between packing ldquohealthy oodsrdquo they

eel good about and ldquotastierrdquo oods their kids will actually

eat For 70 o survey respondents ldquohealthyrdquo is the top

criteria or oods packed in lunches ollowed closely byldquokids preer itrdquo at 60 When asked their deinition o

healthy most amilies agree itrsquos important to get their kids

to eat more ruits and vegetables along with whole grains

and iber while reducing consumption o processed oods

INSIGHT 5 Healthy or Happy

Extrafruits and

veggies

Avoidingfast foods

Eatingfruits and

veggies high

in vitaminsand minerals

Avoidingprocessed

foods

Eatingwhole

grains

Eatinghigh fiber

fruit and

veggies

High inprotein

Sugar-free Buyingorganic

Gluten-free

6 1

6 1

6 2

5 4

5 5

5 8

5 4

5 1

4 9

5 1

5 0

5 0

4 6

4 5

4 3

4 5

4 1

3 6

3 8

3 6

3 4

2 6

2 4

2 2

2 1

2 1

2 1

1 0

9

9

How does your family define healthy

Millenials

Gen X

Overall

Allrecipesrsquo fastest-moving kid-friendly veggie recipes

VS

Juic

Quick Brussels

and Bacon

G+319

61 reviews

Laurarsquos

Lemon-

Roasted

Potatoes

G+79

131 reviews

Grilled Lemon

Pepper

Zucchini

G+326

31 reviews

Carrot and

Raisin Salad

G+89

82 reviews

Snow Peas

with Water

Chestnuts

G+142

9 reviews

Quick and

Easy Sauteacuteed

Spinach

G+66

165 reviews

Easy

Asparagus

G+62

95 reviews

Ants on a Log

G+30

87 reviews

Allrecipescom Measuring Cup September-October 2015 2015 Back-to-school Trends 4

7172019 Allrecipes September-October 2015 Back-To-School Measuring Cup Trend Report

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullallrecipes-september-october-2015-back-to-school-measuring-cup-trend-report 57

Sandwiches resh ruit yogurt and juice boxes are irst to go

into the school lunch bag These all-American ldquolunchablesrdquo

are time- and kid-tested As American appetites or ethnic

oods expand quesadillas tacos burritos edamame and

even sushi are also inding their way into some school

lunches But skip the resh veggies A quarter (27) oparents report them as the item most likely to be uneaten in

their childrenrsquos lunches

INSIGHT 6 Ethnic Lunchboxes

Which of the following go in your

childrenrsquos sack lunches

Millennials GenX

Sandwiches 80 84Fresh ruit 71 75

Yogurt 62 54

Cheese sticks 57 58

Juice boxes 58 60

Granolasnack bars 47 51

Chips 43 47

Cookies 41 44

Fresh vegetables 39 37

Milk 37 27

Dried ruit 20 21Nuts 25 28

Salad 18 15

Pasta 17 12

Pizza 16 14

Dried vegetablesveggie sticks 14 14

Quesadilla 11 6

Taco 8 4

Burrito 8 4

Candy 10 7

Edamame 5 5Sushi 2 2

Top 5 Fastest-Trending

lsquoBar Cookie-Relatedrdquo Search Terms(Source Hitwise YOY Change Week ending September 5)

1 Homemade

Granola BarsEasy Granola Bars

2 Lemon BarsThe Best Lemon Bars

3 Pumpkin BarsPaulrsquos Pumpkin Bars

4 Zucchini BarsZucchini Brownies

5 Chocolate Chip

Cookie BarsMagic Cookie Bars II

Eating breakast has long

been promoted as a key to

classroom learning success a

connection with a halo effect

on healthul school lunchesThis message is reaching

parents o all ages loud and

clear with more than three-

quarters (83) saying what a

child eats is ldquovery importantrdquo

or ldquoimportantrdquo to their ability

to achieve success in school

INSIGHT 7 Food Power How important are the foods your child eats

to their ability to learnsuccess in school

Very

important

Important Neutral Unimportant Very

unimportant

3 6

3 7

3 6

9

6 7

8 1

0

9

4 7

4 8

4 6

1

1

0

Millenials

Gen X

Overall

Allrecipescom Measuring Cup September-October 2015 2015 Back-to-school Trends 5

7172019 Allrecipes September-October 2015 Back-To-School Measuring Cup Trend Report

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullallrecipes-september-october-2015-back-to-school-measuring-cup-trend-report 67

In addition to wanting to make sure the right oods are

packed and eaten at school each day many parents are also

motivated to pack school lunches to ensure their childrsquos special

dietary needs or goals are met Among the amilies surveyed

there were a range o health or liestyle concerns taken into

consideration with obesity ADHDADD and gluten-ree being

the most prevalent

INSIGHT 8 To Each His Own Attention to

Special Dietary Needs on the Rise

Health or Lifestyle Considerations

Influencing Sack Lunch Choices

Top 5 Most Popular Gluten-Free

School Lunch-Related Search Terms(Source Hitwise YOY Change week ending September 5 2015)

1 Gluten-free banana bread

2 Gluten-free pizza

3 Gluten-free blueberry muffins

4 Gluten-free peanut butter cookies

5 Gluten-free chocolate chip cookies

2 1

2 1

ADHD

ADD

2 0

2 8

Obesity

1 4

1 2

Diabetes

1 3

8

Gluten-

Free

7

4

Vegan

7

7

Vegetarian

7

7

Milk

Allergy

6

5

Nut

Allergy

Millenials Gen X

Allrecipesrsquo most popular kid-friendly gluten-free recipes

Slow-Cooker

Barbeque

509 reviews

Coconut-Curry

Lentil Stew

Served Over

Quinoa

101 reviews

Garlic Green

Beans

846 reviews

Grandmarsquos

Five Cup Salad

114 reviews

Spiced Slow

Cooker

Applesauce

237 reviews

3-Ingredient

Peanut Butter

Cookies

17 reviews

Gluten-Free

Yellow Cake

204 reviews

Grain-Free

Chicken

Tenders

10 reviews

Allrecipescom Measuring Cup September-October 2015 2015 Back-to-school Trends 6

7172019 Allrecipes September-October 2015 Back-To-School Measuring Cup Trend Report

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullallrecipes-september-october-2015-back-to-school-measuring-cup-trend-report 77

Please Contact

Esmee WilliamsAllrecipesVice President Consumeramp Brand Strategy

206ndash436ndash7416 esmeeallrecipescom EsmeeWilliams

Methodology

Data cited in this Measuring Cup Report is derived from an externalindependent panel fielded in July 2015 consisting of 1021 US-basedparticipants (50 female50 male) using age and gender filters to providea representative sample of parents with school-age children

About Allrecipes

Allrecipes the worldrsquos largest food-focused social network receives more than

one billion visits annually from family-focused home cooks who connect andinspire one another through photos reviews collections profiles and videosSince its launch in 1997 the Seattle-based social site has served as a dynamicindispensable resource for cooks of all skill levels seeking trusted recipesentertaining ideas everyday and holiday meal solutions and practical cookingtips Allrecipes is a global multi-platform brand with 19 sites three mobileapps and 15 eBooks serving 24 countries in 13 languages In November 2013Allrecipes magazine launched nationwide with six bi-monthly issues

About Meredith Corporation

Meredith Corporation (NYSEMDP wwwmeredithcom) is the leading media

and marketing company serving American women Meredith features multiplewell-known national brandsmdashincluding Better Homes and Gardens ParentsFamily Circle Allrecipescom Fitness American Baby and EveryDay withRachael Raymdashalong with local television brands in fast-growing marketsMeredith is the industry leader in creating content in key consumer interestareas such as home family food health and wellness and self-developmentMeredith uses multiple distribution platformsmdashincluding print televisiondigital mobile tablets and videomdashto give consumers content they desire andto deliver the messages of its advertising and marketing partners

Allrecipescom Measuring Cup September-October 2015 2015 Back-to-school Trends 7

7172019 Allrecipes September-October 2015 Back-To-School Measuring Cup Trend Report

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullallrecipes-september-october-2015-back-to-school-measuring-cup-trend-report 37

As Americans take strides to make

more healthul ood choices this

behavior inluences both oods eaten

at home and away rom home Most

parents believe a ldquohome-packed lunch

is healthierrdquo than a lunch not preparedat home Parents especially millennial

parents who have the youngest

children have a keen desire to ldquoknow

what my child is eatingrdquo as well as

ldquohow much ood at lunch is actually

eatenrdquo

INSIGHT 4 Homemade for Health

60

58

62

Itrsquos healthier

42

41

53

Prefer to know whatmy child is eating

My child is moreapt to eat

46

46

47

40

42

39

More budget-friendly

Millennials

Gen X

Overall

Why do you pack your childrenrsquos lunches

Millenials Gen X Overall

Allrecipesrsquo fastest-moving child-friendly recipes

Homemade

Lunch

Combination

G+130

7 reviews

Insanely Easy

Vegetarian

Chili

G+41

367 reviews

Apple Chips

G+1950

30 reviews

Pasta e

Fagoli II

G+56

129 reviews

Ham and

Cheese

Crescent

Roll-Ups

G+74

171 reviews

Chicken

Quesadillas

G+41

561 reviews

Spinach

Roll-Ups

G+41

121 reviews

Make-Ahead

Lunch Wraps

G+34

459 reviews

Most common uneaten

items in sack lunches

983246 Fresh Vegetables 983246 Sandwich

983246 Fruit

983246 Yogurt

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A major concern or parents is making sure the oods they

pack or their childrenrsquos lunches are actually eaten They

ofen walk a ine line between packing ldquohealthy oodsrdquo they

eel good about and ldquotastierrdquo oods their kids will actually

eat For 70 o survey respondents ldquohealthyrdquo is the top

criteria or oods packed in lunches ollowed closely byldquokids preer itrdquo at 60 When asked their deinition o

healthy most amilies agree itrsquos important to get their kids

to eat more ruits and vegetables along with whole grains

and iber while reducing consumption o processed oods

INSIGHT 5 Healthy or Happy

Extrafruits and

veggies

Avoidingfast foods

Eatingfruits and

veggies high

in vitaminsand minerals

Avoidingprocessed

foods

Eatingwhole

grains

Eatinghigh fiber

fruit and

veggies

High inprotein

Sugar-free Buyingorganic

Gluten-free

6 1

6 1

6 2

5 4

5 5

5 8

5 4

5 1

4 9

5 1

5 0

5 0

4 6

4 5

4 3

4 5

4 1

3 6

3 8

3 6

3 4

2 6

2 4

2 2

2 1

2 1

2 1

1 0

9

9

How does your family define healthy

Millenials

Gen X

Overall

Allrecipesrsquo fastest-moving kid-friendly veggie recipes

VS

Juic

Quick Brussels

and Bacon

G+319

61 reviews

Laurarsquos

Lemon-

Roasted

Potatoes

G+79

131 reviews

Grilled Lemon

Pepper

Zucchini

G+326

31 reviews

Carrot and

Raisin Salad

G+89

82 reviews

Snow Peas

with Water

Chestnuts

G+142

9 reviews

Quick and

Easy Sauteacuteed

Spinach

G+66

165 reviews

Easy

Asparagus

G+62

95 reviews

Ants on a Log

G+30

87 reviews

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Sandwiches resh ruit yogurt and juice boxes are irst to go

into the school lunch bag These all-American ldquolunchablesrdquo

are time- and kid-tested As American appetites or ethnic

oods expand quesadillas tacos burritos edamame and

even sushi are also inding their way into some school

lunches But skip the resh veggies A quarter (27) oparents report them as the item most likely to be uneaten in

their childrenrsquos lunches

INSIGHT 6 Ethnic Lunchboxes

Which of the following go in your

childrenrsquos sack lunches

Millennials GenX

Sandwiches 80 84Fresh ruit 71 75

Yogurt 62 54

Cheese sticks 57 58

Juice boxes 58 60

Granolasnack bars 47 51

Chips 43 47

Cookies 41 44

Fresh vegetables 39 37

Milk 37 27

Dried ruit 20 21Nuts 25 28

Salad 18 15

Pasta 17 12

Pizza 16 14

Dried vegetablesveggie sticks 14 14

Quesadilla 11 6

Taco 8 4

Burrito 8 4

Candy 10 7

Edamame 5 5Sushi 2 2

Top 5 Fastest-Trending

lsquoBar Cookie-Relatedrdquo Search Terms(Source Hitwise YOY Change Week ending September 5)

1 Homemade

Granola BarsEasy Granola Bars

2 Lemon BarsThe Best Lemon Bars

3 Pumpkin BarsPaulrsquos Pumpkin Bars

4 Zucchini BarsZucchini Brownies

5 Chocolate Chip

Cookie BarsMagic Cookie Bars II

Eating breakast has long

been promoted as a key to

classroom learning success a

connection with a halo effect

on healthul school lunchesThis message is reaching

parents o all ages loud and

clear with more than three-

quarters (83) saying what a

child eats is ldquovery importantrdquo

or ldquoimportantrdquo to their ability

to achieve success in school

INSIGHT 7 Food Power How important are the foods your child eats

to their ability to learnsuccess in school

Very

important

Important Neutral Unimportant Very

unimportant

3 6

3 7

3 6

9

6 7

8 1

0

9

4 7

4 8

4 6

1

1

0

Millenials

Gen X

Overall

Allrecipescom Measuring Cup September-October 2015 2015 Back-to-school Trends 5

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In addition to wanting to make sure the right oods are

packed and eaten at school each day many parents are also

motivated to pack school lunches to ensure their childrsquos special

dietary needs or goals are met Among the amilies surveyed

there were a range o health or liestyle concerns taken into

consideration with obesity ADHDADD and gluten-ree being

the most prevalent

INSIGHT 8 To Each His Own Attention to

Special Dietary Needs on the Rise

Health or Lifestyle Considerations

Influencing Sack Lunch Choices

Top 5 Most Popular Gluten-Free

School Lunch-Related Search Terms(Source Hitwise YOY Change week ending September 5 2015)

1 Gluten-free banana bread

2 Gluten-free pizza

3 Gluten-free blueberry muffins

4 Gluten-free peanut butter cookies

5 Gluten-free chocolate chip cookies

2 1

2 1

ADHD

ADD

2 0

2 8

Obesity

1 4

1 2

Diabetes

1 3

8

Gluten-

Free

7

4

Vegan

7

7

Vegetarian

7

7

Milk

Allergy

6

5

Nut

Allergy

Millenials Gen X

Allrecipesrsquo most popular kid-friendly gluten-free recipes

Slow-Cooker

Barbeque

509 reviews

Coconut-Curry

Lentil Stew

Served Over

Quinoa

101 reviews

Garlic Green

Beans

846 reviews

Grandmarsquos

Five Cup Salad

114 reviews

Spiced Slow

Cooker

Applesauce

237 reviews

3-Ingredient

Peanut Butter

Cookies

17 reviews

Gluten-Free

Yellow Cake

204 reviews

Grain-Free

Chicken

Tenders

10 reviews

Allrecipescom Measuring Cup September-October 2015 2015 Back-to-school Trends 6

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Please Contact

Esmee WilliamsAllrecipesVice President Consumeramp Brand Strategy

206ndash436ndash7416 esmeeallrecipescom EsmeeWilliams

Methodology

Data cited in this Measuring Cup Report is derived from an externalindependent panel fielded in July 2015 consisting of 1021 US-basedparticipants (50 female50 male) using age and gender filters to providea representative sample of parents with school-age children

About Allrecipes

Allrecipes the worldrsquos largest food-focused social network receives more than

one billion visits annually from family-focused home cooks who connect andinspire one another through photos reviews collections profiles and videosSince its launch in 1997 the Seattle-based social site has served as a dynamicindispensable resource for cooks of all skill levels seeking trusted recipesentertaining ideas everyday and holiday meal solutions and practical cookingtips Allrecipes is a global multi-platform brand with 19 sites three mobileapps and 15 eBooks serving 24 countries in 13 languages In November 2013Allrecipes magazine launched nationwide with six bi-monthly issues

About Meredith Corporation

Meredith Corporation (NYSEMDP wwwmeredithcom) is the leading media

and marketing company serving American women Meredith features multiplewell-known national brandsmdashincluding Better Homes and Gardens ParentsFamily Circle Allrecipescom Fitness American Baby and EveryDay withRachael Raymdashalong with local television brands in fast-growing marketsMeredith is the industry leader in creating content in key consumer interestareas such as home family food health and wellness and self-developmentMeredith uses multiple distribution platformsmdashincluding print televisiondigital mobile tablets and videomdashto give consumers content they desire andto deliver the messages of its advertising and marketing partners

Allrecipescom Measuring Cup September-October 2015 2015 Back-to-school Trends 7

7172019 Allrecipes September-October 2015 Back-To-School Measuring Cup Trend Report

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A major concern or parents is making sure the oods they

pack or their childrenrsquos lunches are actually eaten They

ofen walk a ine line between packing ldquohealthy oodsrdquo they

eel good about and ldquotastierrdquo oods their kids will actually

eat For 70 o survey respondents ldquohealthyrdquo is the top

criteria or oods packed in lunches ollowed closely byldquokids preer itrdquo at 60 When asked their deinition o

healthy most amilies agree itrsquos important to get their kids

to eat more ruits and vegetables along with whole grains

and iber while reducing consumption o processed oods

INSIGHT 5 Healthy or Happy

Extrafruits and

veggies

Avoidingfast foods

Eatingfruits and

veggies high

in vitaminsand minerals

Avoidingprocessed

foods

Eatingwhole

grains

Eatinghigh fiber

fruit and

veggies

High inprotein

Sugar-free Buyingorganic

Gluten-free

6 1

6 1

6 2

5 4

5 5

5 8

5 4

5 1

4 9

5 1

5 0

5 0

4 6

4 5

4 3

4 5

4 1

3 6

3 8

3 6

3 4

2 6

2 4

2 2

2 1

2 1

2 1

1 0

9

9

How does your family define healthy

Millenials

Gen X

Overall

Allrecipesrsquo fastest-moving kid-friendly veggie recipes

VS

Juic

Quick Brussels

and Bacon

G+319

61 reviews

Laurarsquos

Lemon-

Roasted

Potatoes

G+79

131 reviews

Grilled Lemon

Pepper

Zucchini

G+326

31 reviews

Carrot and

Raisin Salad

G+89

82 reviews

Snow Peas

with Water

Chestnuts

G+142

9 reviews

Quick and

Easy Sauteacuteed

Spinach

G+66

165 reviews

Easy

Asparagus

G+62

95 reviews

Ants on a Log

G+30

87 reviews

Allrecipescom Measuring Cup September-October 2015 2015 Back-to-school Trends 4

7172019 Allrecipes September-October 2015 Back-To-School Measuring Cup Trend Report

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Sandwiches resh ruit yogurt and juice boxes are irst to go

into the school lunch bag These all-American ldquolunchablesrdquo

are time- and kid-tested As American appetites or ethnic

oods expand quesadillas tacos burritos edamame and

even sushi are also inding their way into some school

lunches But skip the resh veggies A quarter (27) oparents report them as the item most likely to be uneaten in

their childrenrsquos lunches

INSIGHT 6 Ethnic Lunchboxes

Which of the following go in your

childrenrsquos sack lunches

Millennials GenX

Sandwiches 80 84Fresh ruit 71 75

Yogurt 62 54

Cheese sticks 57 58

Juice boxes 58 60

Granolasnack bars 47 51

Chips 43 47

Cookies 41 44

Fresh vegetables 39 37

Milk 37 27

Dried ruit 20 21Nuts 25 28

Salad 18 15

Pasta 17 12

Pizza 16 14

Dried vegetablesveggie sticks 14 14

Quesadilla 11 6

Taco 8 4

Burrito 8 4

Candy 10 7

Edamame 5 5Sushi 2 2

Top 5 Fastest-Trending

lsquoBar Cookie-Relatedrdquo Search Terms(Source Hitwise YOY Change Week ending September 5)

1 Homemade

Granola BarsEasy Granola Bars

2 Lemon BarsThe Best Lemon Bars

3 Pumpkin BarsPaulrsquos Pumpkin Bars

4 Zucchini BarsZucchini Brownies

5 Chocolate Chip

Cookie BarsMagic Cookie Bars II

Eating breakast has long

been promoted as a key to

classroom learning success a

connection with a halo effect

on healthul school lunchesThis message is reaching

parents o all ages loud and

clear with more than three-

quarters (83) saying what a

child eats is ldquovery importantrdquo

or ldquoimportantrdquo to their ability

to achieve success in school

INSIGHT 7 Food Power How important are the foods your child eats

to their ability to learnsuccess in school

Very

important

Important Neutral Unimportant Very

unimportant

3 6

3 7

3 6

9

6 7

8 1

0

9

4 7

4 8

4 6

1

1

0

Millenials

Gen X

Overall

Allrecipescom Measuring Cup September-October 2015 2015 Back-to-school Trends 5

7172019 Allrecipes September-October 2015 Back-To-School Measuring Cup Trend Report

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In addition to wanting to make sure the right oods are

packed and eaten at school each day many parents are also

motivated to pack school lunches to ensure their childrsquos special

dietary needs or goals are met Among the amilies surveyed

there were a range o health or liestyle concerns taken into

consideration with obesity ADHDADD and gluten-ree being

the most prevalent

INSIGHT 8 To Each His Own Attention to

Special Dietary Needs on the Rise

Health or Lifestyle Considerations

Influencing Sack Lunch Choices

Top 5 Most Popular Gluten-Free

School Lunch-Related Search Terms(Source Hitwise YOY Change week ending September 5 2015)

1 Gluten-free banana bread

2 Gluten-free pizza

3 Gluten-free blueberry muffins

4 Gluten-free peanut butter cookies

5 Gluten-free chocolate chip cookies

2 1

2 1

ADHD

ADD

2 0

2 8

Obesity

1 4

1 2

Diabetes

1 3

8

Gluten-

Free

7

4

Vegan

7

7

Vegetarian

7

7

Milk

Allergy

6

5

Nut

Allergy

Millenials Gen X

Allrecipesrsquo most popular kid-friendly gluten-free recipes

Slow-Cooker

Barbeque

509 reviews

Coconut-Curry

Lentil Stew

Served Over

Quinoa

101 reviews

Garlic Green

Beans

846 reviews

Grandmarsquos

Five Cup Salad

114 reviews

Spiced Slow

Cooker

Applesauce

237 reviews

3-Ingredient

Peanut Butter

Cookies

17 reviews

Gluten-Free

Yellow Cake

204 reviews

Grain-Free

Chicken

Tenders

10 reviews

Allrecipescom Measuring Cup September-October 2015 2015 Back-to-school Trends 6

7172019 Allrecipes September-October 2015 Back-To-School Measuring Cup Trend Report

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Please Contact

Esmee WilliamsAllrecipesVice President Consumeramp Brand Strategy

206ndash436ndash7416 esmeeallrecipescom EsmeeWilliams

Methodology

Data cited in this Measuring Cup Report is derived from an externalindependent panel fielded in July 2015 consisting of 1021 US-basedparticipants (50 female50 male) using age and gender filters to providea representative sample of parents with school-age children

About Allrecipes

Allrecipes the worldrsquos largest food-focused social network receives more than

one billion visits annually from family-focused home cooks who connect andinspire one another through photos reviews collections profiles and videosSince its launch in 1997 the Seattle-based social site has served as a dynamicindispensable resource for cooks of all skill levels seeking trusted recipesentertaining ideas everyday and holiday meal solutions and practical cookingtips Allrecipes is a global multi-platform brand with 19 sites three mobileapps and 15 eBooks serving 24 countries in 13 languages In November 2013Allrecipes magazine launched nationwide with six bi-monthly issues

About Meredith Corporation

Meredith Corporation (NYSEMDP wwwmeredithcom) is the leading media

and marketing company serving American women Meredith features multiplewell-known national brandsmdashincluding Better Homes and Gardens ParentsFamily Circle Allrecipescom Fitness American Baby and EveryDay withRachael Raymdashalong with local television brands in fast-growing marketsMeredith is the industry leader in creating content in key consumer interestareas such as home family food health and wellness and self-developmentMeredith uses multiple distribution platformsmdashincluding print televisiondigital mobile tablets and videomdashto give consumers content they desire andto deliver the messages of its advertising and marketing partners

Allrecipescom Measuring Cup September-October 2015 2015 Back-to-school Trends 7

7172019 Allrecipes September-October 2015 Back-To-School Measuring Cup Trend Report

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullallrecipes-september-october-2015-back-to-school-measuring-cup-trend-report 57

Sandwiches resh ruit yogurt and juice boxes are irst to go

into the school lunch bag These all-American ldquolunchablesrdquo

are time- and kid-tested As American appetites or ethnic

oods expand quesadillas tacos burritos edamame and

even sushi are also inding their way into some school

lunches But skip the resh veggies A quarter (27) oparents report them as the item most likely to be uneaten in

their childrenrsquos lunches

INSIGHT 6 Ethnic Lunchboxes

Which of the following go in your

childrenrsquos sack lunches

Millennials GenX

Sandwiches 80 84Fresh ruit 71 75

Yogurt 62 54

Cheese sticks 57 58

Juice boxes 58 60

Granolasnack bars 47 51

Chips 43 47

Cookies 41 44

Fresh vegetables 39 37

Milk 37 27

Dried ruit 20 21Nuts 25 28

Salad 18 15

Pasta 17 12

Pizza 16 14

Dried vegetablesveggie sticks 14 14

Quesadilla 11 6

Taco 8 4

Burrito 8 4

Candy 10 7

Edamame 5 5Sushi 2 2

Top 5 Fastest-Trending

lsquoBar Cookie-Relatedrdquo Search Terms(Source Hitwise YOY Change Week ending September 5)

1 Homemade

Granola BarsEasy Granola Bars

2 Lemon BarsThe Best Lemon Bars

3 Pumpkin BarsPaulrsquos Pumpkin Bars

4 Zucchini BarsZucchini Brownies

5 Chocolate Chip

Cookie BarsMagic Cookie Bars II

Eating breakast has long

been promoted as a key to

classroom learning success a

connection with a halo effect

on healthul school lunchesThis message is reaching

parents o all ages loud and

clear with more than three-

quarters (83) saying what a

child eats is ldquovery importantrdquo

or ldquoimportantrdquo to their ability

to achieve success in school

INSIGHT 7 Food Power How important are the foods your child eats

to their ability to learnsuccess in school

Very

important

Important Neutral Unimportant Very

unimportant

3 6

3 7

3 6

9

6 7

8 1

0

9

4 7

4 8

4 6

1

1

0

Millenials

Gen X

Overall

Allrecipescom Measuring Cup September-October 2015 2015 Back-to-school Trends 5

7172019 Allrecipes September-October 2015 Back-To-School Measuring Cup Trend Report

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullallrecipes-september-october-2015-back-to-school-measuring-cup-trend-report 67

In addition to wanting to make sure the right oods are

packed and eaten at school each day many parents are also

motivated to pack school lunches to ensure their childrsquos special

dietary needs or goals are met Among the amilies surveyed

there were a range o health or liestyle concerns taken into

consideration with obesity ADHDADD and gluten-ree being

the most prevalent

INSIGHT 8 To Each His Own Attention to

Special Dietary Needs on the Rise

Health or Lifestyle Considerations

Influencing Sack Lunch Choices

Top 5 Most Popular Gluten-Free

School Lunch-Related Search Terms(Source Hitwise YOY Change week ending September 5 2015)

1 Gluten-free banana bread

2 Gluten-free pizza

3 Gluten-free blueberry muffins

4 Gluten-free peanut butter cookies

5 Gluten-free chocolate chip cookies

2 1

2 1

ADHD

ADD

2 0

2 8

Obesity

1 4

1 2

Diabetes

1 3

8

Gluten-

Free

7

4

Vegan

7

7

Vegetarian

7

7

Milk

Allergy

6

5

Nut

Allergy

Millenials Gen X

Allrecipesrsquo most popular kid-friendly gluten-free recipes

Slow-Cooker

Barbeque

509 reviews

Coconut-Curry

Lentil Stew

Served Over

Quinoa

101 reviews

Garlic Green

Beans

846 reviews

Grandmarsquos

Five Cup Salad

114 reviews

Spiced Slow

Cooker

Applesauce

237 reviews

3-Ingredient

Peanut Butter

Cookies

17 reviews

Gluten-Free

Yellow Cake

204 reviews

Grain-Free

Chicken

Tenders

10 reviews

Allrecipescom Measuring Cup September-October 2015 2015 Back-to-school Trends 6

7172019 Allrecipes September-October 2015 Back-To-School Measuring Cup Trend Report

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullallrecipes-september-october-2015-back-to-school-measuring-cup-trend-report 77

Please Contact

Esmee WilliamsAllrecipesVice President Consumeramp Brand Strategy

206ndash436ndash7416 esmeeallrecipescom EsmeeWilliams

Methodology

Data cited in this Measuring Cup Report is derived from an externalindependent panel fielded in July 2015 consisting of 1021 US-basedparticipants (50 female50 male) using age and gender filters to providea representative sample of parents with school-age children

About Allrecipes

Allrecipes the worldrsquos largest food-focused social network receives more than

one billion visits annually from family-focused home cooks who connect andinspire one another through photos reviews collections profiles and videosSince its launch in 1997 the Seattle-based social site has served as a dynamicindispensable resource for cooks of all skill levels seeking trusted recipesentertaining ideas everyday and holiday meal solutions and practical cookingtips Allrecipes is a global multi-platform brand with 19 sites three mobileapps and 15 eBooks serving 24 countries in 13 languages In November 2013Allrecipes magazine launched nationwide with six bi-monthly issues

About Meredith Corporation

Meredith Corporation (NYSEMDP wwwmeredithcom) is the leading media

and marketing company serving American women Meredith features multiplewell-known national brandsmdashincluding Better Homes and Gardens ParentsFamily Circle Allrecipescom Fitness American Baby and EveryDay withRachael Raymdashalong with local television brands in fast-growing marketsMeredith is the industry leader in creating content in key consumer interestareas such as home family food health and wellness and self-developmentMeredith uses multiple distribution platformsmdashincluding print televisiondigital mobile tablets and videomdashto give consumers content they desire andto deliver the messages of its advertising and marketing partners

Allrecipescom Measuring Cup September-October 2015 2015 Back-to-school Trends 7

7172019 Allrecipes September-October 2015 Back-To-School Measuring Cup Trend Report

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullallrecipes-september-october-2015-back-to-school-measuring-cup-trend-report 67

In addition to wanting to make sure the right oods are

packed and eaten at school each day many parents are also

motivated to pack school lunches to ensure their childrsquos special

dietary needs or goals are met Among the amilies surveyed

there were a range o health or liestyle concerns taken into

consideration with obesity ADHDADD and gluten-ree being

the most prevalent

INSIGHT 8 To Each His Own Attention to

Special Dietary Needs on the Rise

Health or Lifestyle Considerations

Influencing Sack Lunch Choices

Top 5 Most Popular Gluten-Free

School Lunch-Related Search Terms(Source Hitwise YOY Change week ending September 5 2015)

1 Gluten-free banana bread

2 Gluten-free pizza

3 Gluten-free blueberry muffins

4 Gluten-free peanut butter cookies

5 Gluten-free chocolate chip cookies

2 1

2 1

ADHD

ADD

2 0

2 8

Obesity

1 4

1 2

Diabetes

1 3

8

Gluten-

Free

7

4

Vegan

7

7

Vegetarian

7

7

Milk

Allergy

6

5

Nut

Allergy

Millenials Gen X

Allrecipesrsquo most popular kid-friendly gluten-free recipes

Slow-Cooker

Barbeque

509 reviews

Coconut-Curry

Lentil Stew

Served Over

Quinoa

101 reviews

Garlic Green

Beans

846 reviews

Grandmarsquos

Five Cup Salad

114 reviews

Spiced Slow

Cooker

Applesauce

237 reviews

3-Ingredient

Peanut Butter

Cookies

17 reviews

Gluten-Free

Yellow Cake

204 reviews

Grain-Free

Chicken

Tenders

10 reviews

Allrecipescom Measuring Cup September-October 2015 2015 Back-to-school Trends 6

7172019 Allrecipes September-October 2015 Back-To-School Measuring Cup Trend Report

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullallrecipes-september-october-2015-back-to-school-measuring-cup-trend-report 77

Please Contact

Esmee WilliamsAllrecipesVice President Consumeramp Brand Strategy

206ndash436ndash7416 esmeeallrecipescom EsmeeWilliams

Methodology

Data cited in this Measuring Cup Report is derived from an externalindependent panel fielded in July 2015 consisting of 1021 US-basedparticipants (50 female50 male) using age and gender filters to providea representative sample of parents with school-age children

About Allrecipes

Allrecipes the worldrsquos largest food-focused social network receives more than

one billion visits annually from family-focused home cooks who connect andinspire one another through photos reviews collections profiles and videosSince its launch in 1997 the Seattle-based social site has served as a dynamicindispensable resource for cooks of all skill levels seeking trusted recipesentertaining ideas everyday and holiday meal solutions and practical cookingtips Allrecipes is a global multi-platform brand with 19 sites three mobileapps and 15 eBooks serving 24 countries in 13 languages In November 2013Allrecipes magazine launched nationwide with six bi-monthly issues

About Meredith Corporation

Meredith Corporation (NYSEMDP wwwmeredithcom) is the leading media

and marketing company serving American women Meredith features multiplewell-known national brandsmdashincluding Better Homes and Gardens ParentsFamily Circle Allrecipescom Fitness American Baby and EveryDay withRachael Raymdashalong with local television brands in fast-growing marketsMeredith is the industry leader in creating content in key consumer interestareas such as home family food health and wellness and self-developmentMeredith uses multiple distribution platformsmdashincluding print televisiondigital mobile tablets and videomdashto give consumers content they desire andto deliver the messages of its advertising and marketing partners

Allrecipescom Measuring Cup September-October 2015 2015 Back-to-school Trends 7

7172019 Allrecipes September-October 2015 Back-To-School Measuring Cup Trend Report

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullallrecipes-september-october-2015-back-to-school-measuring-cup-trend-report 77

Please Contact

Esmee WilliamsAllrecipesVice President Consumeramp Brand Strategy

206ndash436ndash7416 esmeeallrecipescom EsmeeWilliams

Methodology

Data cited in this Measuring Cup Report is derived from an externalindependent panel fielded in July 2015 consisting of 1021 US-basedparticipants (50 female50 male) using age and gender filters to providea representative sample of parents with school-age children

About Allrecipes

Allrecipes the worldrsquos largest food-focused social network receives more than

one billion visits annually from family-focused home cooks who connect andinspire one another through photos reviews collections profiles and videosSince its launch in 1997 the Seattle-based social site has served as a dynamicindispensable resource for cooks of all skill levels seeking trusted recipesentertaining ideas everyday and holiday meal solutions and practical cookingtips Allrecipes is a global multi-platform brand with 19 sites three mobileapps and 15 eBooks serving 24 countries in 13 languages In November 2013Allrecipes magazine launched nationwide with six bi-monthly issues

About Meredith Corporation

Meredith Corporation (NYSEMDP wwwmeredithcom) is the leading media

and marketing company serving American women Meredith features multiplewell-known national brandsmdashincluding Better Homes and Gardens ParentsFamily Circle Allrecipescom Fitness American Baby and EveryDay withRachael Raymdashalong with local television brands in fast-growing marketsMeredith is the industry leader in creating content in key consumer interestareas such as home family food health and wellness and self-developmentMeredith uses multiple distribution platformsmdashincluding print televisiondigital mobile tablets and videomdashto give consumers content they desire andto deliver the messages of its advertising and marketing partners

Allrecipescom Measuring Cup September-October 2015 2015 Back-to-school Trends 7