From portable vegetable cups that facilitate on-the-go snacking to Valentine's Day ice creams with personalized labels, the March 2016 food trends reveal a shift in how popular food products are packaged.
One of the biggest changes in food packaging is the emphasis on portability. Both millennials and boomers are increasingly eating on the go, causing a significant demand for products that can be consumed on the run. Some examples of portable food products include Evol's single-serve Veggie Cups, Walkers Tear 'n' Share potato chip bags and Steve's Paleogoods' all-in-one breakfast bars.
The March 2016 food trends also reveal a growing emphasis on personalization. For example, Tesco Ireland teamed up with Haagen Dasz to help consumers create custom ice cream tubs for Valentine's Day. LAY'S also launched a similar promotion that gave consumers the opportunity to create a chip bag with a picture of their favorite summer memory.
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From Portable Vegetable Cups to Personalized Valentine's Ice Creams:
Katherine Pendrill — Mar 20, 2016 — Lifestyle
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DIY Popsicle Bags
'FRIOPOP' Homemade Popsicle Bags Enable Custom Frozen Treats
97
Gourmet Convenience Retailers
Irish Convenience Store Has a New Food-Centric Retail Concept
96
Artisan Spread Packaging Concepts
This Ginger Jelly Jar Design Features Handwritten Label Notes
95
Mysterious Urban Cookie Vaults
The Oreo Wonder Vault is Delighting Passersby in New York City
94
Street Food-Inspired Eateries
This Wollongong Restaurant Serves Vietnamese Street Food Fare
93
Interactive Fusion Restaurants
Oshi Lets Patrons Personalize Meal and Drink Orders Digitally
92
Anatomical Heart Cakes
This Alternative Valentine's Cake is More Frightening Than Romantic
91
Flavor-Swapping Chip Promotions
The 'Flavor Swap' Campaign Pits Old Flavors Against New Ones
90
Pastel-Hued Textured Patisseries
This Spanish Patisserie Boasts a Mesmerizing Ceiling
89
Summer Barbecue Burger Joints
The New Concept for Goody's Burger House Features an Indoor Patio
88
Sugar Cookie Art Projects
Instagram User Holly Fox Creates Adorable Edible Masterpieces
87
Chic Healthy Restaurant Branding
The Packaging for Magasand Healthy Food is Light and Quirky
86
Personalized Chip Bag Designs
The LAY’S Summer Days Campaign Let Consumers Personalize Their Chips
85
Chic Parisian-Inspired Bistros
This Jakarta Bistro is Filled with Marble and Lush Plant Life
84
Customer-Focused Grocery Concepts
This Sofia Grocery Store Boasts an Elaborate Wine Department
83
Exclusive Eclair Pastry Shops
'Nugateau' is a Toronto Patisserie Serving Up Fresh Eclairs Daily
82
Parisian Ice Cream Bars
This Bangkok Dessert Bar is Inspired by the Molecular Makeup of Sugar
81
Veggie Garden Starter Kits
This Veggie Garden Maker Kit Will Kickstart Your Backyard Garden
80
Creative Snack Bar Projects
This Beijing Noodle Bar is a Side Project of David Ho Design Studio
79
Nature-Inspired Juice Kiosks
The Java Juice Kiosk is Located in a Mall in Perth, Australia
78
Industrial Hybrid Lounges
This Pan-Caribbean Restaurant and Rum Bar Mixes Food, Music and Art
77
Glass Organic Yogurt Packaging
This Packaging Concept for Fruit-Infused Yogurt Uses Glass Jars
76
Delicious Geology Cakes
This Beautiful Cake Design Mimics Natural Rocks with Sweets
75
Communal Dining Greenhouses
The Campobaja Restaurant Offers Industrial Dining in Mexico City
74
Eclectic Fermented Pizza Restaurants
400 Rabbits is a Pizza Joint Located in South East of London
73
Cold-Press Pod Juicers
The Nutralux Pod Juicer Provided Fresh-Pressed Juice On-Demand
72
Handleless Foodservice Jugs
This Handle-Free Juice Container Saves Space and Reduces Leakage
71
Timber-Clad Bakery Ceilings
This Beijing Bakery is Inspired by Traditional Taiwanese Bread
70
Local Food Waste Eateries
Tiny Leaf London Makes Its Dishes from Local Leftovers in Notting Hill
69
Fast Food Paint Pairings
This McDonald's Food Ad is Presented as a Pantone Color Sample
68
Pop-Up Groundhog Cookies
These Celebratory Chocolate Biscuits Pay Tribute to Groundhog Day
67
Piquant Small-Batch Peanuts
These Curry & Szechuan Small-Batch Peanuts Define Gourmet Snacking
66
In-Store Immersion Pods
The Bompas & Parr 'Taste Pod' Debuted a Thorntons Store in London
65
Frozen Superfood Desserts
This Healthy Superfood is Described as "Ice Cream, but Better"
64
Fairy Tale Dessert Restaurants
The Hotel Café Royal is Set to Unveil Its Sarah in Wonderland Menu
63
Sustainable Food Trucks
This Eco-Friendly Food Truck is Powered by Electricity
62
Multi-Dimensional Chocolate Bars
The 'Chocolatetexturebar' Provides a New Way to Enjoy Chocolate
61
Raw Gluten-Free Snacks
These Ready-to-Eat Snacks Facilitate Healthy Snacking on the Go
60
Mine-Inspired Restaurant Interiors
This Brisbane Restaurant is Named After a Former Mining Town
59
Dishware Potato Chip Packaging
The Walkers Tear 'n' Share Bags Turn the Wrapper into a Bowl
58
Formal Vegan Restaurants
Cafe Gratitude Offers Animal-Free Cuisine in a Fine Dining Setting
57
Candied Sleeping Felines
These Cute Model Sweets Combine Japanese Pet and Dessert Cultures
56
Desolate Futuristic Espresso Bars
Voyager Espresso Bar is Located in NYC's Financial District
55
All-In-One Breakfast Bars
This Paleo Breakfast Bar Has Coffee, Egg and Bacon Ingredients
54
Experimental Snack Brand Pop-Ups
Snack Brand Ryvita Will Launch an Experiential Pop-Up Cafe
53
Hybrid Laser Tag Games
The 'Lazer Zoo' Event Combines Brunch and Laser Tag into One Experience
52
Lobster Shack Restaurant Branding
The Shack is a Rustic Wild Seafood Eatery in Yerevan
51
Hybrid Breakfast Pitas
These Mediterranean-Inspired Pitas are Infused with Superfoods
50
Immersive Underground Dining Concepts
At This Nuremberg Restaurant, Guests are Greeted by the Chef
49
DIY Almond Milk Kits
This DIY Almond Milk Kit is Ideal for Those Avoiding Dairy
48
French Toast Kebabs
This Novel French Toast Recipe is Served on a Stick
47
Culinary Street Food Sauces
The Empanada Kitchen Produces a Range of Street Food-Inspired Sauces
46
Plant-Based Burger Joints
'By Chloe' is a Casual Vegan Restaurant with Burgers, Juice & More
45
Gilded Popcorn Snacks
This Bucket of Luxury Golden Popcorn is Topped with 23 Karat Gold Flakes
44
Romantic Copywriter Candies
These Valentine's Day Candy Hearts Use Phrases Inspired By Copywriters
43
Whiteout Dessert Bar Makeovers
El Moro is the Best Spot to Grab Churros in Mexico City
42
Health-Conscious Superfood Snacks
The Skinny Ancient Grains Sticks are Made with Protein Quinoa
41
Kaleidoscopic Candy Bar Packaging
The Branding for Parra Chocolate Features Bold Rainbow Hues
40
Artisan Deli Meat Branding
This Example of Deli Meat Branding Hails from Ireland
39
Stately Glass Case Cafes
This Nendo Coffee Shop is Located on the Second Floor of an Estate
38
Pump Coffee Pistons
The Crema Coffee Robot Offers a Vintage Style Brew System with Modern Design
37
Ketchup Chip Bouquets
The Doritos Ketchup Roses Serve as a Tasty Alternative to Flowers
36
Personalized Valentine's Ice Cream
Tesco Ireland Stores Has Teamed Up with Haagen Dasz
35
Millennial-Targeted Grocery Makeovers
The Target Market Pantry Line Has a Brand New Look
34
Kitchen Microgreens Kits
This Microgreens Box Kit Has Everything to Create a Windowsill Garden
33
Plant-Based Egg Alternatives
These Vegan Eggs Offer the Same Taste and Texture of Real Eggs
32
Customizable Snack Deliveries
This Service Lets Customers Hand-Pick Their Monthly Snack Deliveries
31
Portable Vegetable Cups
Evol's 'Veggie Cups' Provide Easy-to-Make Helpings of Food
30
Supersized Cream Puff Cakes
This Fluffy Cake is Perfect for Celebrating National Cream Puff Day
29
Vegetarian Cafe Bars
The Butcher's Daughter is a Vegetarian Cafe and Juice Bar in NYC
28
Portable Iced Coffee Makers
The HyperChill Lets Consumers Brew Chilled Beverages While on-the-Go
27
Casual Pop Art Diners
The Lips Restaurant in Hong Kong is Inspired by the Pop Art Movement
26
Fresh Food Delivery Services
This Service Now Delivers Fresh Food Along with Other Groceries
25
Culinary Mushroom-Growing Logs
This DIY Grow Your Own Mushroom Log is Ideal for At-Home Chefs
24
Complementary Cookie Wine Pairings
Vivino Recommends Which Wines to Drink with Girl Scout Cookies
23
Secret Breakfast Tacos
The A.M. Crunchbowl Offers a Menu Hack Features a Cheesy Egg Dish
22
Eclectic Casual Kitchens
This Liverpool Restaurant Boasts a Laid Back, Rustic Feel
21
Colorful Heart-Shaped Cupcakes
These Valentine's Day Cupcakes are Topped with Tie-Dye Frosting
20
Novelty Millennial Eatery Rebranding
KFC Redesigns its Restaurants to Cater to Communication
19
Edible Character Bouquets
This Valentine's Day Arrangement is Made with Food Ingredients
18
Luxe Botanical Tea Rooms
This Warsaw Tea Room Boasts Botanical Wallpaper That Offers Escape
17
Personalized Frozen Desserts
eCreamery's Online Tool Helps You Create Your Own Ice Cream
16
Artisanal Donut Cafes
Grumpy Donuts Offers Handcrafted Specialty Desserts
15
Leftover Bread Recipes
This Indian 'Bread Upma' Recipe Lets You Get Your Spice On In the Morning
14
Windowsill Spice Garden Kits
This Microgreens Spice Window Box Kit Includes Daikon Radish
13
Meaty Anime Monster Snacks
These Breaded Pork Patties are Shaped Like the Pikachu Pokemon
12
Sandwich Snack Bars
Betty Lou's Peanut Butter Bar is Like an Ultra Dense PB&J Sandwich
11
Carbonated Prosecco Candies
These Sparkling Wine Gummy Bears are Designed as Adult Treats
10
Casual Seafood Eateries
NYC's 'Lobster Press' Sits in the Food Stall at Penn Station
9
Savory Sandwich Cubes
These Sandwiches Take the Form of Bite-Sized Cubes
8
Savory Taco Tortes
This Savory Layered Cake Presents Mexican Flavor in a Unconventional Format
7
Crime-Themed Cafes
The Water's Coffee Shop Location is Based Off the TV Series Breaking Bad
6
Experiential Vegan Restaurants
This New York City Eatery Specializes in High-End Vegan Dining
5
Bite-Sized Dessert Cups
Rolph & Rolph's Gluten-Free 'Little Cups' Come in Biodegradable Containers
4
Vegan Fast Food Eateries
The HipCityVeg Offers Casual Plant-Based Takeout with Courier Delivery
3
Rustic At-Home Fermentation Kits
This Pickling Crock Set Makes At-Home Fermentation Easy
2
Valentine's Baked Goods
Cherry Chocolate Macarons by Annie's Eats is Romantically Delicious
1
Edible Soda Shooters
This Coca-Cola Shot Glass is Designed to be Consumed After Use
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Boxy Flower Packaging
Linnea Akerberg Revolves Her School Project Around Swedish Company Swedbag
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These Valentine's Day Biscuits are Designed to Get the Fire Started
Wearable Caffeine Wristbands
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Romantic Fast Food Dinners
This Chain is Offering Date-Night Table Service for Valentine's Day
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This Restaurant Adapts Transylvanian Cuisine for the Modern Diner
Romantic Candy-Inspired Clutches
The Judith Leiber Resort Lineup Offers Cute Valentine's Day Bags
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White Vegan Chocolates
This Dairy-Free Chocolate Supports Animal Rescue Charities
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Seed-Infused Greeting Cards
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Dippable Cookie Devices
The Dunking Buddy Beverage Cup is Designed for Adding Snacks to Drinks
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The Weak Knees Gochujang Sriracha Two-Pack is for Spice Lovers
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