Keeping food fresh is a constant struggle, especially considering the size of most modern refrigerators. These innovations are designed to help keep food fresh and identify food that has long ago become inedible. From meat labels that identify the age of the package to special holders for a half of a banana, these creations will help with keeping food fresh.
Implications - Today's typical consumer lives in a time-crunched world, so it's no surprise that companies are pushing to offer people safer and more convenient ways to keep food fresh and ready to eat. These particular innovations reflect an ongoing effort by brands to appeal to busy consumers who aren't keen on letting their demanding schedules impact their safety or health.
16 Fresh Food Ideas
Keeping Food Fresh and Delicious is Key for These Innovations:
Jessica Marcel — Jan 25, 2010 — Unique
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Timestrips
Freshness Guaranteed
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Fresh Creation
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Growing Fresh Veggies In Space
AeroGrow On NASA Shuttle
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Hip Breadboxes
10 Stylish Ways To Stash a Loaf of Bread To Sustain Freshness
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Farm Fresh Vending
German Man Expedites Feeding Process via Regiomat Vending Machine
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Gum That Freshens Your Breath AND Body
Fuwarinka
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Redundant Fruit Freshsavers
The Banana Saver Clip is Silly, but Kinda Cute
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Reusable Sandwich Bags
Fresh Snack Pack is an Eco-Friendly Way to Pack Your Lunch
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Banana Freshness Packaging
The Del Monte Banana Plastic Wrap Doubles Shelf Life
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Freshness Revealing Packages
Ko Yang Warns of Expiry With Changing Colors
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Local Fresh Food Locator
Local Harvest
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Fresh-Check Chip on Packaged Food Tells You if It's Fresh
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Fruit Refresher Pods
Eat Healthy All the Time with the Portable ‘Cup Fruilad'
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Hourglass-Inspired Freshness Labels
Simple Supermarket Food Quality Assurance
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Seed-Catching Squeezers
Catcher Lemon Squeezer Makes Fresh Lemonade With Ease
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Portable Picnic Plates
Vicki Runnegar's Outdoor Party Platter Freshens Up The Day
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