Growing up, most of us were given the direction not to play with our food. While most people grew out of that urge, there are some who did not.
The following cluster looks at alternative uses for fruit. Eating it is good, but playing with it first just makes it even better. From artwork to shotgasses, here it is.
Implications - Since ancient times, fruit has been recognized as a symbol of fertility, sensuality and good health. Thus, it's no wonder that fruit continues to be observed as more than just something to eat, but something to have fun with that consumers are familiar with. This has resulted in fruit-inspired jewelry, clothing, art and more.
18 Alternative Uses for Fruit
From Giant Peach Sculptures to Shotglasses Made of Apples:
Christina Butty — Jun 18, 2009 — Art & Design
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Fruit Tattoos: Natural Light Labelling Eliminate Fruit Stickers
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Edible Sculptures
Fruit And Vegetable Art
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Designer Bags for Fruit 2
Hermès Apple
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Canned, Fruit Flavored Luxury Oxygen on Sale
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Edible Jewelry
Dried Fruit Rings Are Nutritious and Fashionable
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Fruit Sushi
Unagi & Banana Rolls at the Bellagio
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Peach Sculpture
PR Disguised as Public Art
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Fruit-Inspired Furniture
Rocking Banana Sofa for Saloni 2009
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Mosaics Made of Fruit
Artistic Apple Installations
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Fruity Worshiping
The Online Church of the Banana Idolizes the Yellow Fruit
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Healthy Shotglasses
The ShotCarver for DIY Fruit Fruity Fun Barware
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Pet Fruit
Japane's Elite Banana Series
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Personal Produce Protectors
Reusable Fruitsuits To Save Your Bananas From Mushing
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Geek Stenciled Fruit
Apple Branded Fuji Apples are Deliciously Memorable
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Fruit Stack
A New Way To Store Fruit
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Skateboarding Fruit
Bud Light Lime Adverts
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Sci-Fi Series Fruit Snacks
General Mills and Stranger Things Partnered for Three Fruit Snacks
Candy-Inspired Sodas
Candy Lips Recreates Childhood Flavors Without Artificial Sweeteners
Treat-Themed Crafting Dolls
Far Out Toys' Pretty Sweets Invites Kids to Customize Mini Desserts
Flower-Powered Craft Sodas
Drink a Flower Makes Botanical Beverages with Jasmine, Hibiscus & More
French-Inspired Functional Drinks
Journée Uplifts the Mind-Body with Natural Caffeine & Mushrooms
Portable Superfood Packets
Juice Plus+ Superfood Powder Blends 30 Fruits, Veggies & Berries
Bird-Shaped Food Packagings
Yu Guang and Fu Yu Han Design the Big-Billed Bird Food Concept
Lollipop-Inspired Dessert Bites
SLICE x Chupa Chups Slice Balls Feature Nostalgic Gooey Centers
Vegetal Ice Cream Collections
The Farmer's Market Series by Salt & Straw Has Fresh-Picked Flavors
Edible Wrapper Snack Bars
One Good Thing Bars Have a No-Waste Formulation
Color-In Hydrating Drinks
Oodles of Doodles' Flavored Water Encourages Creativity
Nutrient-Dense Toddler Snacks
FoodNerd's Mega Puffs are Packed with Colorful Fruits & Veggies
Low-Sugar Plant-Based Gummies
Starburst Goodies are Made with Real Fruit Juice
Faux Food Pop-Ups
MoMA Design Store Unveils an Immersive 'MoMA Mart' Pop-Up for NYC
Themed Snack Collectibles
Kinder Joy Evolves its Treat-And-Toy Format with Themed Collections
Artfully Functional Home Accessories
Ilan Rubin Introduces the New ilan Collection of Decor
Dual-Use Smoothie Pouches
Gerber Get’ems! Squeezies Can Be Enjoyed Cold, Frozen or Off the Shelf
Functional Fruit Tea Refreshments
The Twinings Sparkling Tea Range Now Includes a Peachy Flavor
Gamified Condiment Experiences
HEINZ’s Ketchup Blast Turns Meals Interactive
Virtual Flavor Simulators
Researchers Developed a Device to Stimulate Taste in Virtual Worlds
Farming-Inspired Cocktail Menus
Agri/Culture by Little Red Door Explores Agricultural Methods
Banana-Promoting Goat Yoga Sessions
Equifruit Combines Goat Yoga with Its Fairtrade Bananas
Playful Garden-Inspired Gin Bottles
Hendrick’s Gin Released the 'Whimsical Watering Can'
Peach-Powered Sensorial Skincare
OLEHENRIKSEN's Peach Glaze Collection Delivers Proven Benefits
Artistic Hip-Hop-Inspired Cereal Campaigns
Froot Loops Launches 'Follow Your Ears'
Compact Canned Houseplants
Trader Joe’s Mini Can Foliage Turns Product Packaging into Home Decor
Hidden Veggie Fruit Pockets
Veggies Made Great's New Fruit Pockets Feature Butternut Squash
Bubbly Tween Beverages
A Can of Pip Organic Apple Cherry Fizz Contains One of Your Five-a-Day
Takeout-Style Serum Sets
Glow Hub’s Skin Sips to Go are Packaged Like Cups in a Carrier
Freeze-Dried Cherry Tomatoes
Panfruit's Snackable, Portable Tomatoes are Aromatic & Low-Calorie
Playful Tomato Athletes
The Heinz National Games Campaign Turns Tomato Stems into Sports Figures
Fruit-Inspired Cosmetics Collections
Fenty Beauty + Fenty Skin Unveil the Fresh N Icy Fruitz Line
Premium Fruit-Infused Sakés
SakéOne and Kitaoka Honten Collaborate on SHEZEN
Tactile Peelable Fruit Candies
Huer Peels are Made with Real Fruit Juice
Honey-Powered Fruit Snacks
David Beckham and Shaun Neff Introduce BEEUP Snacks
Next-Gen Fruit Snacks
Froobies Provide Protein and Fiber Without Added Sugar or Artificial Dyes
Functional Fruit Gummies
Meiji is Adding New Frubi Gummies Made from Real Juice
Machine-Washable Cotton Suits
The Fruit Athletic Formal Suit Was Created with Keiji Kaneko
Crunchy Mulberry Snacks
Oh Raw!'s Freeze-Dried Fruit Snacks are Natural, Nutritious & Satisfying
DIY Food Collectibles
MGA's Miniverse Make It Mini From Scratch Fuses Collecting & Crafting
Plant-Based Color Systems
Exberry Crafts Natural Food Pigments From Garden-Fresh Sources
Dumping-Like Fashion Bags
Esenes Worldwide Bag Mimics Edible Textures Through Sculptural Design
Dynamic Fruit Snacks
Welch’s Juicefuls Fusions Offer a Bold New Dual-Flavor Fruit Snack Experience
Scent-Flavored Straws
The Air Up Straw Enhances Drinks with the Power of Scentaste
Fruit-Scented Blemish Patches
Just for Teens' Scented Pimple Patches Feature Fruit Extracts
Chocolate-Dipped Banana Desserts
Diana's Makes Decadent Whole-Fruit Treats from Upcycled Bananas
Dual-Flavor Fruit Snacks
Welch's Unveils the New Juicefuls® Fusions™Fruit Snacks
Veggie-Infused Snack Products
These New Happy Orchard Products from Rich's are Functional
Glittery Pickle Snacks
Gen Z is Making "Glickles" by Adding Edible Glitter to Pickle Jars
Rule-Breaking Gummy Bears
Vandal Gummy Bears Flavors Challenge Conventional Color Pairings
Revived 90s Commercials
Gushers' FruitHead Short Horror Film Reimagines a Nostalgic Ad
Snackable Gut-Friendly Shakes
Oat Shaker Shares an Oat and Fruit Snack in a Bottle
Stretchy Yogurt Bowls
Mamie’s Serves Uniquely Textured Yogurt Bowls with Fruit & Toppings
Repurposed Fruit Juices
Daily Dose is Unveiling a New Apple Juice Made from Excess Fruit
Freeze-Dried Fruit Bites
Hey! Chips' Super-Crispy Fruit Bites are Made Like Astronaut Food
Pineapple Kale Popsicles
The Sweet Greens Pop is Made with Pineapple Kale Juice
Seasonal Apple-Based Drinks
Clean Juice's Apple-Forward Beverages Fight Pumpkin Spice Fatigue
Fruit-Focused Foam Toppers
Dairy-Free Fruit Foam Enhances Drinks, Desserts and More
Nostalgic Canned Cocktails
A Classic Fair Refreshment Inspired Shake Up Cocktails
Dessert-Filled Glass Purses
Pistakio Created a Pistachio Tiramisu Purse & Sent It Through TSA
Artisanal Wooden Kitchen Tools
WoodenHouse Presents an Alternative to Plastic Cooking Utensils
Crunchy Superfruit Bites
Pacific Soul's Gut-Friendly Freeze-Dried Bites Have No Added Sugar
Fruity Gut-Supporting Refreshers
Blume Debuts its SuperBelly in a Mango Passionfruit Flavor
Fruity Protein Chocolate Snacks
Fruitine Covers Freeze-Dried Fruit in Protein Chocolate
Sour Fruit Snack Products
The New Bear Fruit Snacks Come in Two Options
Protein Fruit Snacks
Bel Group and Foodberry are Creating Bite-Sized Fruit and Protein Snacks
Functional Fall Beverages
V8 Energy Pear Ginger Shares a Limited-Edition Flavor
Organic Fruit Punch Juices
Trader Joe's Organic Fruit Punch Juice Beverage is Certified Organic
Edible Popping Pearls
Kültee Kaviar Takes Traditional Popping Boba Beyond Beverages
Culinary-Inspired Syrups Collections
The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley Debuts Six Decadent Syrups
Apple-Flavored Hydration Cubes
waterdrop Refreshed a Familiar Flavor as a Limited-Time Microdrink
Fruit-Inspired Design Collections
Yuria Kailich and Joel Harding Showcase Soft Grounds
Crystal Floral Arrangement Kits
Cra-Z-Art's DIY Crystal Floral Kits Double as Decor for All Ages
Luxe Cotton Candy Treats
Art of Sucre Offers a Modern Take on a Nostalgic, Hand-Spun Indulgence
Fruity Shower Foams
Allkinds' Whipped Shower Foam is Formulated for Kids & Teens
Fair Food-Inspired Chocolate Ranges
Maeve Debut the Fantastical Fair Foods Capsule This Summer
Mixed Fruit-Flavored Soft Candies
Smarties Debuts a New Mixed Fruit Soft Candy Variant
Summer-Themed Oat Bites
Bobo's Peach Pie Stuff'd Oat Bites Offer a Nutritious Take on a Classic
Veggie-Infused Flavored Miilks
Jubilee Makes Flavored Milk with Hidden Veggies Like Carrot & Beet
Prebiotic Fruit Sodas
FRUGA is Abundant in Vitamins, Antioxidants & Plant Fiber
Wholesome Fun-Focused Snacks
Get'ems from Gerber Turns Kids' Snacktime into Moments of Discovery
Fruit Puzzle Games
Watermelon Game Lets You Merge Fruits Into A Fun Puzzle Challenge
Skill-Building Weaning Bites
Organic Play + Learn Finger Foods by Earth's Best Help Self-Feeding
Vitaminized Fruit Smoothies
Froosh's Blended Beverages are Fortified with Vitamin C & D
ACV-Based Sparkling Tonics
Tractor Beverage Company's Haymaker Revives an Old Farmer's Drink
Giftable Candy Arrangements
Edible Launched New Candy Arrangements Featuring Fruit & Mars Candies
Classic Snake Games
Snake Apple Game Explores History, Strategies, And Free Online Play Options
Jiggly Fruit Snacks
Oddball Cups are Plant-Based, Gelatin-Free & Low-Calorie
All-Natural Fruit Purees
Fierce Fruit Offers Aseptic Fruit Purees Made With Sun-Ripened Fruits
Fruit-Forward Functional Gummies
Beloved Swedish Brand Wellibites is Coming to the Canadian Market
Emotion-Driven Cider Campaigns
Angry Orchard's Latest Campaign Subverts Anger-Inducing Moments
Upcycled Fruit Chews
Climate Candy Turns Unharvested Imperfect Produce into Sweet Treats
Sparkling Super Beverages
All Phenoms Makes Fruit-Infused Functional Fizzy Drinks
Kid-Friendly Cold-Pressed Juices
Raw Generation's Little Sippers are Colorful, Fun & Nutritious
Experimental Chopstick Designs
Chopsticks 箸 Exhibition by S—3 Reinterprets East Asian Utensil
Gem-Like Fruit Snacks
BEAR Fruit Bites Come in Tropical and Berry Flavors
Naturally Powered Skincare
The New Lush Skincare Range Features 16 Different Fruits & Vegetables
Character-Led Cake Jar Collections
ThisandThat Studio Introduced Das Susse Studio Cake in a Glass
Shelf-Stable Fruit Pops
Ezee Freezee is a First-of-Its-Kind Treat for Kids and Adults Alike
Complimentary Fruit Grocer Campaigns
Tesco Less to Pay for 5-a-Day Will Offer Free Apples
Conveniently Packaged Premium Fruits
Fruitist Launches Fruit 'Snack Cups' for On-the-Go Lifestyles
Future-Facing Food Menus
Fura's Future Food Menu Explores the Impacts of Climate Change
Edible Artist-Created Gifts
The Edible Mother's Day Artist Collection is Limited-Edition
Single-Serving Snack Pouches
GoGo SqueeZ Singles are Launching into the Convenience Category
Vegetable Carousel Installations
Laila Gohar x Arket Carousel Replaces Figures with Large Produce
Peace-Shaped Gummies
Vines Gummy Peaces Appeal to a New Generation of Candy Consumers
Plant-Powered Superfood Meals
GRUBBY's Plant Points Menu Helps People Eat 30 Unique Plants Weekly
Cocktail-Flavored Grapes
The Co-op Irresistible Mojito-Flavored Grapes are Here for Summer
3D Potato Bites
Star-Shaped Pop Stars Snacks Deliver Multidimensional Flavor Experiences
Online Luxury Lifestyle Shops
Quince Gourmet Food & Wines is Launching in Time for the Holidays
Nostalgic Back-To-School Snack Campaigns
Del Monte Highlights Its Range of Peach-Based Products
Nutrient-Packed Fruit Spreads
These New Smash Foods Fruit Spreads Come in Two Flavors
Superfruit Smoothie Bowls
Pitaya Foods' Swirl Smoothie Bowls are Decadent & Nutrient-Dense
Functional Coconut Ciders
Fruii's Coconut Cider Drink is a Nutritious, Clean-Label Refresher
Low-Alcohol Summertime Ciders
Cornish Orchards Peach & Apple Pairs Well with Light Fare
Film Collaborative Paperweights
The Peach Paperweight is by Luca Guadagnino and JW Anderson
Nostalgic Drink Mix Sticks
Fave Organic Drink Mix Sticks Feature Juicy, Real Fruit Powders
Fermentation Countertop Vessels
KEEP Reimagines Preservation as a Stylish Countertop Ritual
Valentine's-Themed Superfruit Bowls
These New Playa Bowls Superfruit Bowls Come in Two Options
Gourmet Peach Cookies
Bell's Reines and Devine Wine Jelly Collaborated on Peach Gelée
Mythically Inspired Ice Pops
JonnyPops Unicorn Twist Pops Have a Fanciful, Rainbow Finish
Gut-Friendly Fruit Sodas
A Can of FRUGA Fruit Super Soda Has Four Grams of Dietary Fiber
Grown Drinkware Forms
Coffee Gourd Cups Shape Drink Vessels Through Guided Plant Growth
Pickle-Scented Lip Glosses
Blossom's Moisturizing Lip Gloss Tube Features a Tangy Aroma
Protein Smoothie Bowls
Pitaya Foods' New Smoothie Bowls are Packed with Superfruits & Nutrients
Naturally Fermented Persimmon Vinegars
Figure Ate Foods Makes a Versatile Tangy-Sweet Vinegar
Grill-Ready Honeys
Honey for Grilling by Nate's Honey Enhances Fish, Fruits and Veggies
Ready-to-Pour Mango Mimosas
Cupcake Vineyards' Ready-to-Serve Mimosas Feature Real Fruit Juice
Fantastical Fruit-Flavored Drinks
Squeezit Blue Raspberry Appeals to Gen Alpha & Nostalgic Adults
Experimental Pottery Vessels
The Gourd Project Reimagines Integrity and Growth in Ceramic Forms
Elegantly Fresh V-Day Desserts
I Love Fruit & Veg from Europe Debuts a Strawberry Charlotte
Fruit Tree Edible Neighbourhoods
The Rijnvliet Project Integrates Food Growing into Community Life
Extra-Sour Frozen Grapes
Fruit Riot and Warhead Created Extreme Sour Watermelon Blast Grapes
Health Object Art Exhibitions
Out of Orifice Explores Interfaces Between Body, Design, & Intimacy
Fruit Merging Games
'Watermelon Game' Challenges You to Merge Fruits for Bigger Watermelons
Unique Artistic Books
Melanie Dunea Unveils 'Amuse-Bouche,' a Fashion-Food Photo Book
Fruit Sustainability Partnerships
Fyffes and Future We Want Partnered for Fruit Education
Snackable Berry Cups
Fruitist Snack Cups are Convenient and Craveable
Fruit-Focused Hotel Features
Banyan Tree Bangkok's Exotic Fruit Basket is Elevated