{"id":419,"date":"2024-11-19T13:18:51","date_gmt":"2024-11-19T19:18:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skipthedishes.com\/newsroom\/?p=419"},"modified":"2024-11-21T09:26:44","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T15:26:44","slug":"skip-unveils-canadas-most-wanted-bites-and-tiktok-worthy-treats-with-2024-order-trends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jet-insidetrack-ca-newsroom.k.elnino-acceptance.com\/newsroom\/skip-unveils-canadas-most-wanted-bites-and-tiktok-worthy-treats-with-2024-order-trends\/","title":{"rendered":"Skip Unveils Canada\u2019s Most Wanted Bites and TikTok-Worthy Treats with 2024 Order Trends"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>TORONTO, November 19, 2024<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Skip, Canada\u2019s Homegrown Delivery Network, is wrapping up another year of conveniently satisfying culinary cravings and delivering viral bites with a look back at Canada\u2019s most popular orders of 2024! The latest trends prove that convenience is no longer a luxury &#8211; and Canadians are ordering for every occasion. From cozy nights in to full-blown celebrations, 2024 was a year filled with more of the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">good stuff <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with bold flavours, surprising treats, and new cravings coast-to-coast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the heels of unveiling its new brand platform, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skip to the good part<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the launch of its new membership program, Skip+, Skip is committed to delivering more of what Canadians love &#8211; and has the trending data to prove it! From Alberta\u2019s freeze-dried candy craze to Ontario\u2019s insatiable coffee culture, Skip is satisfying Canada\u2019s cravings like never before.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what appears in Canada\u2019s cart most frequently? Highlights from Skip\u2019s most notable orders in 2024 include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Butter Chicken Fans: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Butter Chicken<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">has claimed the top spot as Canada\u2019s most-ordered dish for the second year in a row, reigning as a national favourite!<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Freeze-Dried Candy Fanatics: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freeze-Dried Candy took over all of our social feeds, with orders rising by <\/span><b>2310% <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nationally on Skip throughout 2024, proving to be a favourite in Alberta, Ontario, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Slurping Up Convenience: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Famously, Winnipeg is known as the \u201cSlurpee capital of the World\u201d, but taking the crown from them this year on the Skip network is Alberta, accounting for <\/span><b>38%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of all Slurpee orders across Canada!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Party on the West Coast: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People in BC know how to celebrate! One BC spender took the crown this year, going all-in on Skip\u2019s convenient alcohol delivery selection, with a jaw-dropping <\/span><b>$504 on a bottle of tequila<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! They also ordered $440 worth of sushi in the same order &#8211; talk about a party!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cOur annual ordering trends once again showcase the fabulous flavours that are fueling our cravings across the country,\u201d <\/span><b>said Melanie Fatouros-Richardson, VP of Communications &amp; Government Relations at Skip. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWith appetite for convenience reaching new heights, this year we continued to expand the roster of iconic brands available on Skip, launching Starbucks, Rexall and Shake Shack! We\u2019re continuing to deliver the goods from coast to coast, so Canadians can get back to the good part of their day, whether it&#8217;s a cozy night in, family movie night or a much-needed breakfast in bed!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Hungry for more? Get a taste of the 2024 order trends below!<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Top 5 Food Items Ordered Nationally<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canada\u2019s love for Butter Chicken has not wavered! Butter Chicken reigned supreme as the top-ordered dish across the country for the second year in a row. Here are the other items that ranked as the most ordered this year:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Butter Chicken<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Garlic Naan<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Miso Soup<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Butter Naan<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Provincial Cravings From Coast-To-Coast\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Across Canada, each province had its own cravings that stood out in 2024. From fueling up on coffee to savouring sushi and bubble tea, Skip\u2019s data shows how Canadians indulged in unique ways from coast to coast. Here\u2019s a closer look at the top orders that kept Canadians going this year:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Coffee: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ontario kept Canada caffeinated in 2024,<\/span><b> accounting for 44% of all coffee orders on Skip<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014truly brewing with energy! Meanwhile, Alberta followed with a strong <\/span><b>25%.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Poutine: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ontario took its poutine obsession to the next <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">curd<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with <\/span><b>36%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of all poutine orders in Canada. Not far behind, Alberta made a strong showing with<\/span><b> 27% <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of all national orders of the iconic dish.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bubble Tea: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Albertans were <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bursting<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with excitement for bubble tea in 2024, <\/span><b>sipping up a remarkable 64% of national bubble tea orders<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, while Manitoba and British Columbia followed with <\/span><b>12%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>11%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> respectively, keeping the trend <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">popping<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> all year long!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sushi: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ontarians were on a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">roll<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in 2024, leading the nation in sushi orders with an impressive <\/span><b>34% <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">share. Following closely was Alberta, which accounted for <\/span><b>25%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the orders, beating out their coastal neighbours in BC, who placed <\/span><b>20%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of sushi orders on Skip.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Whey Protein<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Albertans <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">powered<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through 2024, <\/span><b>ordering the most whey protein on Skip with a commanding 38%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, while Manitoba and Ontario followed with <\/span><b>19%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>18%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> respectively, showing that they\u2019re serious about their fitness gains too!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Retail Offerings \u2013 Delivered Right to Your Doorstep!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This year, Skip has continued to expand its retail offerings, with notable growth in flower and pet store orders, showcasing how Canadians have continued to make the most of Skip\u2019s convenient retail categories.\u00a0 See below!<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Flowers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> orders soared by <\/span><b>87%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> compared to last year, as Canadians used Skip to send bouquets for special occasions or simply to brighten someone\u2019s day.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pet Store <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">orders rose by <\/span><b>178%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, highlighting how pet owners took advantage of the available treats, toys, and necessities for their furry companions on the Skip network.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>From Your Feed to Your Doorstep: Trending Food Items<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Candy Craze<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candy has taken over our TikTok feeds this year, with freeze-dried candy becoming one of the latest trends to go viral.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canadians have been hooked on freeze-dried candy and have turned to Skip throughout the year to cure their candy fix, with <\/span><b>orders skyrocketing by a whopping 2310%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> year-on-year. When it comes to the biggest freeze-dried candy fans provincially, the top provinces are Alberta, Ontario, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Most Ordered Grapes by Province\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grapes have long been a popular fruit, but with a special twist this year\u2014freezing them has become a new go-to on social feeds! Out of all the provinces that enjoyed grapes,<\/span><b> Albertans took the crown, making up 39% of all grape orders on Skip.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alberta<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ontario<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manitoba<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saskatchewan<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">British Columbia<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Top 5 Grocery Items Ordered Nationally<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canadians couldn\u2019t get enough of Skip\u2019s growing range of grocery and household essentials available through Skip\u2019s rapid grocery service, Skip Express Lane.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Claiming the number one spot \u2014 chips are the most ordered grocery item nationally for Canadians! To fuel their curiosity and cravings for more value, Skip\u2019s \u201cMystery Bag\u201d also landed in the top 5!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chips<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pop<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Milk<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Mystery Bag<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bread<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*Skip\u2019s $9.99 Mystery Bag contains 5 unique items worth at least $25 in total. Every bag is different and can contain any product from a Skip Express Lane store<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skip is now available in more than 480 cities and towns across Canada, having already added more than 30 new cities to its network since the start of the year. Now, more hungry Canadians will be able to enjoy convenient delivery \u2013 and even better \u2013 will be able to help catapult their province to the top of 2025!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>About Skip<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4282159-1&amp;h=2083083940&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.skipthedishes.com%2F&amp;a=Skip\"><b>Skip<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is part of<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4282159-1&amp;h=2719251410&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.justeattakeaway.com%2F&amp;a=JustEatTakeaway.com\"><b>Just Eat Takeaway.com<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a leading global online food delivery marketplace. Skip connects millions of customers with over 50,000 restaurant partners across the country, including a growing offering of groceries, retailers, alcohol and convenience stores.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From Butter Chicken to Freeze-Dried Candy: The Trendy Items That Topped Canadians\u2019 Orders This Year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":426,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-419","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jet-insidetrack-ca-newsroom.k.elnino-acceptance.com\/newsroom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/419","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jet-insidetrack-ca-newsroom.k.elnino-acceptance.com\/newsroom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jet-insidetrack-ca-newsroom.k.elnino-acceptance.com\/newsroom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jet-insidetrack-ca-newsroom.k.elnino-acceptance.com\/newsroom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jet-insidetrack-ca-newsroom.k.elnino-acceptance.com\/newsroom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=419"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/jet-insidetrack-ca-newsroom.k.elnino-acceptance.com\/newsroom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/419\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":422,"href":"https:\/\/jet-insidetrack-ca-newsroom.k.elnino-acceptance.com\/newsroom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/419\/revisions\/422"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jet-insidetrack-ca-newsroom.k.elnino-acceptance.com\/newsroom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/426"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jet-insidetrack-ca-newsroom.k.elnino-acceptance.com\/newsroom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=419"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jet-insidetrack-ca-newsroom.k.elnino-acceptance.com\/newsroom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=419"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jet-insidetrack-ca-newsroom.k.elnino-acceptance.com\/newsroom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=419"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}