UNLVino Announces Lineup

Events in the coming year concludes with Grand Tasting

UNLVino, in partnership with William F. UNLVino, in partnership with William F. Harrah College of Hospitality at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, will return with the 49th Annual UNLVino Food and Wine Festival. UNLVino continues its unique twist with UNLVino Presents, a fve-part epicurean experience designed to take guests’ taste buds on a culinary journey.

UNLVino Presents its Bon Vivant Dining Series to include three more immersive dining experiences featuring three local chefs and their restaurants. This includes Chef Tal Ronnen of Crossroads and Emeril Lagasse’s Delmonico Steakhouse, as well as a fnal dinner at UNLV hosted by Chef Hunter Fieri, UNLV Executive Chef Mark Sandoval, and hospitality students.

On Feb. 19, the fun moves to Crossroads, the frst fully plant-based inspired Italian and Mediterranean fne-dining restaurant on the Las Vegas Strip, where Chef Tal Ronnen will prepare a three-course dinner with wine pairings from Gérard Bertrand for 50 people. Highlights from the menu include Chestnut Foie Gras, Scallop Linguine, and House Made Italian Sausage.

The Bon Vivant series on Apr. 20 will be hosted by UNLV Alum Hunter Fieri and the University’s Executive Chef, Mark Sandoval. UNLV hospitality students will work alongside Hunter and Chef Sandoval to create a four-course meal plated for 40 inside Hospitality Hall featuring wine pairings from Hunter Fieri’s winery, Hunt and Ryde.

Finally, the Grand Tasting returns on Apr. 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. with a guest list limited to 500 attendees. The fagship event will continue its elevated, more exclusive experience before ramping up for a historic bash in its 50th year.

The festivities began in November 2022 at Al Solito Posto, where the owner and Chef James Trees and Executive Chef Adam Rios hosted a four-course dinner with wine pairings supplied by Antinori Wine for 40 guests on their gorgeous patio. Chef Emeril Lagasse’s Delmonico Steakhouse on Mar. 6 has been sold out.

From its humble beginnings inside a warehouse, the annual UNLVino has grown into Las Vegas’ premier wine, spirits and food event. It serves as the year’s largest scholarship fundraiser for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas William F. Harrah College of Hospitality students. Founded in 1974, UNLVino began as a small wine tasting, with proceeds going to UNLV’s hospitality college fund. As UNLVino’s popularity grew, so did its host venues, moving from the warehouse into UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center and eventually expanding to numerous Las Vegas resorts. Entering its 49th year, UNLVino has raised millions of dollars in scholarships and has become one of the city’s must-attend events of the year.

Each year the college organizes nearly 600 internships, welcomes more than 100 national hospitality brands to recruitment events, and pairs industry mentors with students.

The UNLV Harrah College of Hospitality is consistently ranked as one of the top hospitality programs in the world. They are studying just blocks away from the epicenter of the entertainment capital of the world, the Las Vegas Strip. UNLV hospitality students enjoy unparalleled access to hands-on, industry-relevant experience. Each year the college organizes nearly 600 internships, welcomes more than 100 national hospitality brands to recruitment events, and pairs industry mentors with students.

Tickets for the dining series can be purchased by visiting unlvino. com for $200 per dinner. The Grand Tasting is $200 per person if purchased in advance and $250 at the door. Those who purchase a ticket for a Bon Vivant Dinner will have the opportunity to buy a discounted ticket to the Grand Tasting for $100. All proceeds beneft the UNLV William F. Harrah College of Hospitality scholarship fund. Follow on Facebook and Instagram @ UNLVino49.

We found that a staggering 1 out of 7 restaurants in the US lists an Oreo favoured product on their menu on meal delivery.

The global chocolate market size was estimated at USD 113.16 billion in 2021 and is anticipated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.7% from 2022 to 2030. The United States is the leading world market for confectionery of any kind, with its cocoa and chocolate market estimated to

By leveraging Dashmote’s Data Analytics SaaS platform, we analysed the chocolate confectionery category across major US meal delivery platforms in Q3 2022. These were the key takeaways:

Oreo has the highest brand penetration rate in Q3, 2022, that 14% of Digital Storefronts (DSFs) on the US meal delivery platforms list an Oreo favoured product. This is followed by M&M’s with an 8.9%, and Mars with an 8.2% penetration rate.

Oreo controls 15% chocolate confectionery market share on US meal delivery, which is around 2 times more than Hershey’s (7.9%) and Fry’s (7.4%).This domination could be largely infuenced by the partnership with McDonald’s for the McFlurry, as well as the variety of Oreo sub-category products, such as Oreo milkshake and Oreo cheesecake

Mars Inc. dominates the chocolates category on meal delivery (35% manufacturer market share). They own strong brands such as M&Ms, Mars, Twix, Snickers and Milky Way. Mondelez (16% manufacturer market share) comes in 3rd just after Hersey’s (18% manufacturer market share).

There were in total 214k DSFs on Grubhub listing chocolate confectionery products, which was less than half of the 420k DSFs on DoorDash, and 548k DSFs on Uber Eats in Q3 2022. This could cause restaurants on Grubhub to generate fewer sales from snacks than their peers on other delivery platforms.

Sweets on Demand: An Analysis of Top Chocolate Confectionery Brands on US Meal Delivery

The history of chocolate can be traced back to around 1100 BC when cocoa was cultivated by the Maya, Toltec, and Aztec peoples for making ceremonial drinks. It was only in the Industrial Revolution, when chocolate production was modernised and developed through mechanisation, that signifcant advances in the chocolate-making process occurred. Today, chocolates can be consumed everywhere. The annual chocolate consumption in 2022 is projected at a staggering 7.5 million tons around the globe.

The global chocolate market size was estimated at USD 113.16 billion in 2021 and is anticipated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.7% from 2022 to 2030. The United States is the leading world market for confectionery of any kind, with its cocoa and chocolate market estimated to be worth USD 19.4 billion. A study shows that US consumers ate, on average, 7 kilograms more chocolate during the frst year of the pandemic compared to the previous year.

With the ever-expanding interest in chocolates, it’s not surprising that the industry is expanding its sales channels into the meal delivery sector. The growing internet penetration rate, ease of ordering from home, and great availability of different brands are the main factors driving the growth of online meal delivery channels in the chocolate confectionery industry. By leveraging Dashmote’s Data Analytics SaaS platform, we analysed the chocolate confectionery category across major US meal delivery platforms in Q3 2022. After reading this article, you will have a clear understanding of the performance of top chocolate brands and manufacturers on US meal delivery in terms of market shares and market penetration rates.

Top Chocolate Confectionery Brands On Meal Delivery

Our data shows Oreo has the highest brand penetration rate in Q3, 2022, that 14% of Digital Storefronts (DSFs) on the US meal delivery platforms list an Oreo favoured product. This is followed by M&M’s with an 8.9%, and Mars with an 8.2% penetration rate. Reese’s (8.1%) and Hershey’s (7.4%) made it to the rest of the top 5 chocolate brands on US meal delivery in terms of the product listing.

As the most listed chocolate confectionery brand, Oreo controls 15% chocolate confectionery market share on US meal delivery, which is around 2 times more than Hershey’s (7.9%) and Fry’s (7.4%). This domination could be largely infuenced by the partnership with McDonald’s for the McFlurry, as well as the variety of Oreo sub-category products, such as Oreo milkshake and Oreo cheesecake. This domination in market share has proven that by partnering with restaurants and delivery platforms, chocolate confectionery brands, such as Oreo, can deliver convenience and accessibility to people looking for a sugary treat after a meal, that ultimately drive long-term business growth.

Major Chocolate Confectionery Manufacturers On Meal Delivery

Mars, Incorporated dominates the chocolate category on the US meal delivery platforms with a 35% manufacturer market share. They own strong brands such as M&Ms, Mars, Twix, Snickers and Milky Way. Hersey’s, with an 18% manufacturer market share, comes in 2nd place. Mondelez, who owns the most listed brand Oreo, ranks 3rd with a 16% manufacturer market share on US meal delivery.

By analysing Dashmote’s data, we also found that Grubhub is falling short with its snack listings. There were in total 214k DSFs on Grubhub listing chocolate confectionery products, which was less than half of the 420k DSFs on DoorDash, and 548k DSFs on Uber Eats in Q3 2022. Specifcally, there were only 1k DSFs on Grubhub selling Ghirardelli, whereas on Uber Eats the number is 20 times more. This could cause restaurants on Grubhub to generate fewer sales from snack sectors than their peers on other delivery platforms.

Although a number of factors, including the growing consumer demand for vegan, organic, gluten-free, and sugar-free snacks, are changing the viability of the chocolate confectionery sector, the demand for chocolate consumption never falls behind. With e-commerce and meal delivery channels growing rapidly, there are still plenty of opportunities for chocolate confectionery brands to expand digitally and have their products reach a wider target market through meal delivery online. By following trends across the meal delivery market, global chocolate manufacturers can stay on top of the game. Dashmote is the leading big data and AI analytics company in the food & beverage industry. We help F&B enterprises by empowering leaders and analysts to track and analyse publicly available data to contribute to making strategic decisions for your brand. Are you interested in retrieving market insights across meal delivery and F&B? Please contact sales@dashmote.com.