Parsippany, New Jersey-based Weber Sauces & Seasonings has released the results from its recent grilling survey.
The grill seasonings line surveyed 5,000 U.S. consumers and found that:
- Meals are moving outside: 80 percent of Americans say they currently use the grill for cooking meals.
- This is the summer of the grill: 98 percent of Americans surveyed said they plan to grill this summer.
- Grill usage is up: Nearly half (45 percent) of Americans surveyed indicated they are grilling more this year than last year.
- Americans are spicing it up on the grill: 99 percent of Americans use seasonings when grilling. More than half (54 percent) use garlic and herbs to season.
- Stoves and ovens are out: 87 percent of Americans prefer to grill their food versus use a traditional oven or stovetop.
- Repeat grillers: 1 in 4 Americans (27 percent) who grill do so at least four to five times a week.
“With more people staying and eating at home, families are increasingly turning to the grill and using sauces and seasonings to create new and exciting home-cooked meals,” said Kevin Kolman, Weber Sauces & Seasonings grill expert. “We’re finding that consumers are more eager than ever to experiment with different foods and flavors on the grill, and in doing so, families are creating memories together.”
To meet America’s demand for innovative grilling tools and desire to experiment with flavors, Weber Sauces & Seasonings will launch an assortment of new seasonings and rubs this summer, including Garlic Parmesan Seasoning, Cowboy Seasoning & Rub, Caramelized Onion Seasoning, Cheddar Bacon Burger Seasoning, Tangy Mustard Carolina BBQ Seasoning & Rub, Savory Steakhouse Seasoning and Hatch Chile Seasoning.
