NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Dec. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a
new survey from Bob Evans Farms, the maker of refrigerated mashed
potatoes and macaroni & cheese, half of respondents believe the
most stressful part of Christmas dinner is timing the cooking so
that each dish is ready on time. Women were more likely to be
stressed about timing than men, 55% vs. 45% respectively. On the
flip side, men (9%) were significantly more concerned with having
drinks that all the guests would like than their female (3%)
counterparts.
What is the most stressful part of Christmas
dinner?
50% Timing so all the food is complete at the same
time
14% Preparing the main dish
11% Making all the side dishes
11% Meeting the dietary restrictions of guests
6% Having drinks your guests will like
5% Serving the food
3% Preparing the appetizers and dessert
Additional findings:
- On average, male respondents were more stressed about meeting
the dietary needs of their guests than female respondents.
- Meeting the dietary needs of their guests stressed 17% of East
Coast respondents while much fewer West Coast respondents, only 7%,
reported similar stress.
- Millennials were more concerned about having the right drinks
for guests than any other generation.
-
- Millennials: 9%
- Generation X: 5%
- Baby Boomers: 3%
"Making sure all your dishes are ready at the same time can be
tough. That's where Bob Evans mashed potatoes come in: ready in
just 6 minutes, you know you can have them ready to serve when you
need them," said Chris Lambrix, SVP
Retail Business Development at Bob Evans Farms. "With a variety of
options to accommodate your family favorites, these
ready-in-minutes sides make easy taste delicious so that you can
spend your time where it counts – with family."
Bob Evans offers a variety of products, made with wholesome
ingredients, that are perfect for saving time during the holiday
season, including, but not limited to:
- Mashed Potatoes
- Mashed Sweet Potatoes
- Macaroni & Cheese
- Scalloped Potatoes
- Fresh Sausage and Fully Cooked Sausage
- Bacon & Ham
About Bob Evans Farms, Inc.
Bob Evans Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ: BOBE) is a brand born and raised on
the promise of farm-fresh goodness. For more than 60 years, the
company has been making delicious, quick-to-table farm-fresh food
that is sold in grocery stores all over the country. Today, Bob
Evans brand mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese products are
the #1 selling refrigerated side dishes in the United States*. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Bob Evans Farms is also a
leading producer and distributor of refrigerated potato, pasta and
vegetable-based side dishes, pork sausage, and a variety of
refrigerated and frozen convenience food items under the Bob Evans,
Owens and Pineland Farms brand names. For more information
about Bob Evans Farms, Inc.,
visit www.bobevansgrocery.com.
* SOURCE: IRI Total US MULO Latest 52 W/E 11/5/17.
Methodology
The Bob Evans survey was conducted online
by ResearchNow from December 4-6,
2017, among 1,047 American adults aged 18 and older.
Respondents to the survey were selected from among those who
volunteered to participate in online surveys. Twelve hundred
complete surveys were collected using the sample framework based on
U.S. Census data for age, ethnicity, gender, region, and
income.
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SOURCE Bob Evans Farms, Inc.