The Food Away From Home Association is expanding into new, related verticals, having originally launched over 10 years ago with a focus on yogurt shops. As part of this growth, the association is introducing a dedicated Grab-and-Go program, designed to serve consumer product manufacturers, food service and retail operators and others with the opportunity of creating a ‘Grab-and-Go Section.’ This specialized initiative aims to provide tailored resources, industry insights, and collaborative opportunities to support the evolving Grab-and-Go market.
Founded by the combined efforts of the International Frozen Yogurt founders and Conzumables—pioneers in grab-and-go programs and key suppliers across multiple foodservice formats, including Formats Serving Grab-and-Go Sections—the Food Away From Home Association brings deep industry expertise. The team operates from Pasadena, CA; Las Vegas, NV; Dallas, TX; Lincoln, NE; and Raleigh, NC, strategically positioning itself to support members nationwide.
Grab and Go refers to a convenience-driven retail and food service format that offers pre-packaged, ready-to-eat meals and snacks designed for quick consumption. This format has gained popularity due to increasing consumer demand for fast, fresh, and nutritious food options. According to market research, the Grab and Go market in the U.S. is expected to exceed $100 billion by 2025, driven by busy lifestyles, urbanization, and the rise of on-the-go dining habits. Key categories within this segment include healthy salads, wraps, sandwiches, fruit cups, yogurt parfaits, protein snacks, and fresh beverages, making it a staple in modern food retail and food service industries.
Grab and Go sections can be found across various retail and food service channels, including coffee shops, convenience stores, supermarkets, hospital cafeterias, airport kiosks, corporate offices, and college campuses. Major QSRs (quick-service restaurants) and fast-casual chains have also expanded their Grab and Go offerings to cater to consumers seeking high-quality, nutritious meals without the wait. The format is particularly popular in locations with high foot traffic, such as gas stations, train stations, and fitness centers, where consumers seek quick, satisfying, and portable food choices. With the growing health-conscious movement, many Grab and Go sections now emphasize organic, plant-based, and protein-rich options, further aligning with evolving consumer preferences.
The Food Away From Home Association will be launching its membership drive soon! As part of our initiative, we are first engaging with key stakeholders in the industry, including smoothie shop, boba tea shop, juice shop, and yogurt shop operators, franchisors, franchisees, suppliers, distributors, and other essential partners. Our goal is to build a strong network that supports and advances businesses in the food away from home sector. We welcome discussions at the trade shows we visit to share insights about our program planning details and how membership can provide valuable resources, advocacy, and networking opportunities.
Grab and Go Sections are becoming more and more popular and are growing in many locations throughout America. You will see them in strip malls, colleges and universities, food courts, hospitals, hotels, resorts, airports and many other food service formats.
Our Grab-and-Go program (ex: smoothie shops, juice shops, boba tea shops) includes beverages, candy, energy bars, brownies, fruit snacks, dairy products, ice cream, sports nutrition products, macarons, croissants and others.
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