EAT store

Salad sales have enjoyed four per cent year on year growth at high street foodservice firm EAT.

EAT brand director Sarah Doyle revealed the growth in this product range as she unveiled new salad lines for summer 2016 - Chipotle Chicken and Avocado, made without gluten and only 319 calories per serving, and an expanded vegan offering including a Thai Green and Grain salad, also made without gluten and only 326 calories per serving.

EAT is also entering the next phase of its expansion programme with the launch of a new concept store in Finsbury Pavement, London, today (11 May), and has plans to further expand outside of the capital too, with the aim being to have more transparency between front of house and the kitchen, so customers can see their fresh soup and sandwiches being prepared.

Doyle said: “We are already well known for our healthy hot food, but we’re seeing increasing demand for our fresh offering, with salads showing a four per cent like for like growth in the year to April.

'Everything we make uses the best seasonal ingredients, whether it’s a soup, a hot pot, or a salad. For our salad dressings, for example, we're using British cold pressed rapeseed oil, used for its nutty flavour and strong health credentials. Customers value this commitment to quality, taste and health.'