Not long after reports that Amazon filed trademarks for a meal-preparation service surfaced, it appears the online retail giant may have more food on its mind with a service involving an experimental method for prepackaged meals that come ready-to-eat.
Using a technique called microwave assisted thermal sterilization (MATS), Amazon is looking into selling already-cooked dishes that don't require refrigeration, according to Reuters.
No ice, no problem
The MATS technique could be especially advantageous for Amazon as it might save a hefty sum not paying for refrigerated transport and storage.
This new service could also help it grab a bigger cut of the US grocery industry following its $13.7 billion purchase of Whole Foods earlier this year.
While the report claims that the company could be selling pre-made beef stew and veggie frittata packages as soon as next year, Amazon has yet to confirm either its home preparation kits or these ready-to-eat meals.
Should these supposed plans come to fruition, however, anyone out there who hates cooking or doing dishes may want to consider re-upping their Amazon Prime account pronto.
