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Sci-Fi Character Lunches

Disposable Aardvarks Inc. Created This Star Wars Character from Soba Nood

— June 23, 2013 — Lifestyle
This fun lunch time creation by Disposable Aardvarks Inc. is a healthy and clever recreation of the popular Star Wars character, Chewbacca.

Created as a basic school lunch for her son, this Chewbacca shares a striking resemblance to the furry character from the George Lucas film. Instead of being covered in hair, however, this vegan meal is made from soba noodles with nori, black beans and tomatoes serving as a face. This edible version of Chewbacca is served up on a bed of white rice with meatless meatballs.

Choosing a healthy lifestyle is not difficult, but making such creative meals takes a special touch. The meals by Disposable Aardvarks Inc. are both healthy and creative, so there is really no reason not to eat them!
Trend Themes
1. Creative Lunches - There is an opportunity for companies to innovate and develop creative and healthy lunches that appeal to children and adults alike.
2. Vegan and Vegetarian Foods - As more people turn to meatless diets, there is a disruptive opportunity for companies to create innovative and delicious vegan and vegetarian meals.
3. Food Presentation - With the rise of social media, there is an opportunity for companies to create visually-striking meals that can be shared on Instagram and other platforms.
Industry Implications
1. Food Services Industry - There is an opportunity for food service companies to create and market creative and healthy lunches for schools and workplaces.
2. Vegetarian and Vegan Food Industry - As more people shift towards meatless diets, there is an opportunity for companies specializing in vegetarian and vegan food to create innovative and delicious meals.
3. Food Presentation Industry - With the growing importance of social media, there is an opportunity for companies specializing in food presentation to develop products and services that cater to this trend.
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