U.S.: ready-made meals consumption by generation 2026| ��ƽ��

Share of individuals who have consumed ready-made meals* in the United States in 2026, by generation

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Number of respondents

60,869 respondents

Age group

18-64 years

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U.S. resident online population

Supplementary notes

*Excluding frozen ready-made meals.

During the survey, the question was phrased as follows: "Which of these groceries do you consume regularly?" Respondents were presented with a list of several grocery items and could give multiple answers.

Gen Z classified as being born between 1995-2012.
Millennials classified as being born between 1980-1994.
Generation X classified as being born between 1965-1979.
Baby boomer classified as being born between 1946-1964.

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According to a survey conducted in the United States in 2026, consumption of ready-made meals involved about a quarter of the population, with minor variations across different generations. Millennials, that is those born between 1980 and 1994, And Gen X, those born bewteen 1965 and 1979, were the heaviest consumers as ** percent stated to consume ready-made meals on a regular basis. Conversely Gen Z, born between 1995 and 2012, showed the lowest consumption with a ** percent share.