Designer Arthur Kenzo is predicting a global food crisis in roughly two generations' time, and his solution is the introduction of the Electrolux Origin Innovative Homefarmer into every house.
Doubtful that the earth will be able to support the raising of livestock for meat for much longer, this concept suggests that a plant-based diet would best suit a sustainable population.
However, with little fertile land compared to the mouths that must be fed, nourishment will have to be grown at home. This small kitchen appliance is a dual compartment chamber, jointly optimized for the seeding and storing of fruits and vegetables on a scale fit to satisfy the needs of a small household. An absolute need for the Origin Innovative Homefarmer may not be upon us to date, but the adoption of such newfangled fruit bowls into the domestic setting can begin to aid our planet now.
What's Driving This Trend
- Home Farming
- Designing new at-home farming solutions will be an opportunity for sustainable food production.
- Plant-based Diets
- Creating products and industries around plant-based diets is becoming increasingly important for sustainable food consumption.
- Kitchen Gardening
- Expanding the market for indoor garden appliances and systems will provide solutions for those with limited outdoor space.
Who This Affects Most
- Home Appliance
- Manufacturing companies who specialize in smart home appliances could explore opportunities in at-home farming appliances.
- Agriculture Technology
- Developing new agricultural technologies could help create more sustainable farming practices on a small scale.
- Sustainable Food
- Creating new sustainable food industries focused on plant-based diets could be a disruptive innovation opportunity in the near future.
