Consumers in the U.S. are increasingly filling up their shopping carts with ready-to-drink tea, coffee and deli sushi, according to a recently released report on grocery trends.

Over the last 12 months, ready-to-drink tea, for instance, grew 20 percent in dollar sales, topping market research group Nielsen's 2016 grocery trends chart.

Rounding out the top five spots for the biggest growth in grocery store categories were deli sushi, ready-to-drink coffee, pre-made lunch combinations and as well as vinegar and cooking wine.

According to experts, the growth in pre-packaged, ready-made meals and beverages is fuelled by the increasing desire for quick and easy meal solutions and quality ingredients.

"Many of the year's grocery trends have been fuelled by consumers' desire to do things quicker-without compromising on quality," reads the report.

Ready-to-drink tea and coffee, for instance, allow consumers to skip the drive-through and in-store lines to get their caffeine fix.

Meanwhile, grocery stores are responding to the demand for on-the-go meals with the expansion of "grocerants," which offer everything from salad bars, hot food sections and upscale in-store dining.

Also cracking the top 10 list are value-added fruits and vegetables defined as pre-cut, pre-seasoned side dishes and food trays, which help consumers save time on food prep.

Here are the top 10 growth grocery categories in 2016, according to dollar percent growth:

1. Ready-to-drink tea: 20 percent

2. Deli sushi: 16 percent

3. Ready-to-drink coffee: 15 percent

4. Lunch combination: 14 percent

5. Vinegar and cooking wine: 12 percent

6. Cherries: 10 percent

7. Value-added fruit: 9 percent

8. Nutritional: 9 percent

9. Value-added vegetables: 9 percent

10. Meat-packaged meals: 9 percent