These portion control innovations range from mobile meal prep stations to portion control serving tools. With a new year underway, many are taking on healthy lifestyle resolutions and are curbing unhealthy habits with portion controlled, home-cooked meals along with pre-prepped snacks that eliminate the need for takeout.
Making at-home meal prep and conscious dining easier than ever before, products like Ponsawan Vuthisatkul's 'New Normal' collection and the conceptual 'Prepdeck' focus on size and practicality.
Consisting of six pieces -- four compact bowls that are ideal for nutritionist-recommended rice, meat, salad and fruit portions and two smaller serving spoons that are perfect for dips and garnishes -- the New Normal range marries elegant design with conscious sizing for those sticking to dietary goals. Similarly, the Prepdeck is a conceptual mobile meal station that features various compartments and makes over 40 food combinations possible in one compact product.
16 Portion Control Innovations
From Mobile Meal Prep Stations to Portion Control Serving Tools:
Jana Pijak — Jan 11, 2019 — Lifestyle
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Mobile Meal Preparation Stations
The 'Prepdeck' Enables Organized Preparation from Anywhere
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Meal Storage Preparation Stations
The 'Live, Cook, Chill' Food Cart Stores a Weeks Worth of Meals
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Portion Control Serving Tools
Ponsawan Vuthisatkul Designed the Six-Piece 'New Normal' Collection
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Meal Prep-Friendly Backpacks
The Six Pack Fitness Expedition Backpack 300 Carries All Essentials
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Modular Customization Containers
The Stackup Bottle Holds Liquids, Snacks and More
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Insulated Bento-Style Containers
OmieBox is a Versatile Container That Heats and Cools Food
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Portion Control Seasoning Dispensers
The 'TasteStick' Limits the Occurrence of Over-Salting
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Mini-Size Snack Bars
'KIND Minis' are Portion-Controlled Snacks with 100 Calories or Less
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Handmade Foodie Notebooks
This Meal Planner A5 Notebook Aids with Shopping and Preparation
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Soy Protein Strips
Unisoy Foods' Vegan Jerky is Launching in Small-Scale Snack Packs
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Diabetes-Friendly Meal Plans
Sun Basket and ADA Collaborated on a Carbohydrate-Conscious Food Plan
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Mexican-Style Diet Bowls
Chipotle's 'Lifestyle Bowls' Cater to Those with Speciality Diets
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Eco-Friendly Single Serving Containers
StackTek's Containers are Ideal for Homemade Baby Food
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Festive Cranberry Bites
Quorn's Cracking Cranberry Balls are Fit for Vegan-Friendly Holiday Feasts
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Meal Prep-Focused Delivery Kits
Hellofresh's Lunch-to-Dinner Delivery Option Re-purposes Leftovers
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Bite-Sized Cake Snacks
The McVitie's Jaffa Cakes Nibbles will be Available in 2019
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The 'FoodTusker' Reminds Users to Eat Leftovers
Automated Cooking Systems
Nosh Robot Cooker Offers 500 Recipes and Custom Meals at CES 2026
GLP-1 Nutritional Food Ranges
PortionIQ Targets Health-Conscious Consumers
Protein-Packed Breakfast Bowls
Banquet MEGA Breakfast Bowls Come in Four Flavors
Just-Add-Water Kids Meals
Nomie is a Shelf-Stable Nutritious Alternatives to Frozen Food & Takeout
Last-Minute Meal Pop-Ups
HelloFresh's No-Need-To-Go-To-The-Store Store Saves Commuters Time
Compact Outdoor Tables
This porTable table concept transforms into seating for four in seconds
Better-For-You Convenience Meals
Lean Kitchen Network Has a New Clean Label Brand Called 'Hide'
Novel Toddler-Focused Food Brands
Beyond the Bib Has Officially Launched Across the United States
Ultra-Compact Freezable Lunch Boxes
PackIt Expands Its Freezable Snack Box Line for Convenience
Fully Catered Dinner Parties
President’s Choice® Debuts the PC Kitchen Drop for Easy Group Dinners
Modernized Japanese Cookware
HexClad Reimagines Traditional Japanese Cookware
No-Cook Clubs
Tempo's Never Cook Club Helps Millennials and Gen Z Eat Well
Microwaveable Indulgence Cups
Sara Lee Mini Cups are Portioned for Life on the Go
Complete RTD Meals
yfood Expands Its Nutritionally Complete Meals into New Retail Spaces
Protein-Focused Frozen Lines
Jimmy Dean Introduces Protein-Packed Frozen Foods
Small Serving Meat Products
These Malcolm Allan Small Portion Packs Come in Five Options
Compact Desk Food Warmers
The Reheatly Desk-Top Food Warmer Concept Changes Eating at Work
Condiment Selector Dispensers
Drippl Sauce Dispenser Consolidates Four Condiments in One Device
Pop-Up Microwave Popcorn Boxes
The Proper Pop-Up Box Transforms into Its Own Serving Bowl
Ring-Based Lunch Systems
Ring Lunch Box by Heegun Yun Uses a Central Core to Stack Containers
Meal Kit Installations
HelloFresh's Giant Delivery Box Features a Real Family Sharing Dinner
Health-Focused Summer Menu Overhauls
Panera Bread Debuts Market Bowls, Protein-Packed Meals & More
Wellness-Focused Menu Changes
GoTo Foods Introduced Ozempic-Era Menu Shifts
QR-Enabled Smart Ovens
Tovala is Revolutionizing Dinnertime with its QR-Based Smart Oven Model
Nutrient-Dense Frozen Meals
KANZEN MEAL Led a GLP-1 Workshop at Food-Tech San Francisco
Plant-Based Frozen Ready Meals
The GRUBBY Frozen Meal Range Features Seven New Varieties
Reusable Food Packaging Systems
Compass Group Expands Its Cauli Smart Reusable System
Protein-Packed Private Label Meals
The ASDA Protein Ready Meal Range Has Four Options
Convenience-Focused Salmon Superfood Bowls
Scott & Jon's Introduces Its Product in Costco
Dehydrated Recipe Seasonings
The Frood Cooking Blends Were Developed by Frida Redknapp
Modern Compact Kitchen Appliances
Instant Pot Brands Has Introduced a New Mini Line
Portable Premium Snacking
Pringles Shrinks Its Iconic Crisps into Portable Lunchbox Snack Packs
Free-From Instant Soup Products
The Soul Kitchen Plus+ Range Focuses on Workplace Consumption
Fully AI-Powered Research Canteens
The AI Cooking Research Restaurant is Future-Focused
Mini-Sized Heat-and-Eat Meals
Fit Foods Mini Meals are High in Fiber and Protein
Convenient Protein-Packed Meals
Born Simple's Better Bowls Have Real Ingredients You Can Pronounce
Modular Serving Dishes
Host Introduces its 'Thermal Serving Dish'
Subscription-Based Food Delivery Services
Fresh Meal Plan Emphasizes Nutrition and Convenience
Design-Conscious Butcher Blocks
Caraway Prep & Serve Butcher Block Comes in Two Hardwood Options
Delicious Premium Convenience Meals
Kroger Co. Debuts New Dishes with Globally Inspired Flavors
AI-Powered Meal Planning Platforms
The 'PrepPal' Meal Planning Platform is Budget-Conscious
At-Home Block-Style Noodle Dishes
Pot Noodle Blocks Introduce the Brand's Product in a New Format
Pan-Asian Ready Meals
Sainsbury's Unveils Asian-Inspired Ready Meals Inspired by Popular Cuisines
Affordable Coordinated Kitchenware Series
Thyme&Table™ Debuts 'New Year, New Me' Collection
Heat-and-Eat Plant-Based Meals
fiid Plant-Based Meals Come in Four 100% Natural Options
Automated Countertop Soup Makers
The Cookology Soup & Smoothie Maker Prioritizes Versatility
Latin-Inspired Youth-Focused Foods
Little Spoon and Siete Foods Debut Two Limited-Edition Meals
Frozen Home Cooking Ingredients
These PACK'D Frozen Ingredients Make Home Cooking Easier
Returnable Meal Containers
ReBento Updates Food Packaging with a Reusable Collection System
Restaurant-Style Pasta Meal Kits
The New Helper Deluxe Meals Deliver a Takeout-at-Home Experience
Snack Packet Recycling
HolyGrail 2030 Has Introduced Its Polypropylene Snack Packet Pilot
Restaurant-Inspired Asian Cuisine Meals
The Chopstix Ready Meal Range Has Seven Options
Premium Dietitian-Approved Meals
Tempo x Maria Sharapova Teamed Up to Share Balanced Meals
Convenient Childhood Nutrition Products
These New Once Upon a Farm Pouches are Nutrient-Dense
Nonprofit-Supporting Salad Bowls
Just Salad's New Rethink Food Bowl Supports Rethink Food
Plant-Powered Ready Meals
GRUBBY's Vegan Ready Meal Range is Chef-Crafted & High in Protein
Protein-Forward QSR Menus
Subway Launches Protein Pockets and a Refreshed Rotating Menu
Protein-Forward School Products
Prepared Foods Focuses on USDA Protein-Focused Nutrition Updates
Protein-Overloaded Meal Bowls
Teriyaki Madness Double Protein Has Arrived for the New Year
Spoonless Soup Mugs
SOOP Eliminates the Mess of Eating Grab-and-Go Soup
Ready-to-Eat Protein-Packed Meals
The Gym Kitchen Meals Introduced a Series of New Recipes
Solo-Friendly Pasta Meals
The New M&S Food Collection Pasta Meals are Made for One
Microwaveable Meal Pouch Packets
John West Stir & Serve Pouches Only Need Noodles for Preparation
Interactive Mealtime Plates
Tej Belkhode Designs the Platoo Interactive Sensory Meal Plate
Pet-Focused Re-Branding Initiatives
My Perfect Pet Boasts a Comprehensive Rebrand
Tasty Refrigerated Prepared Foods
Reser's Fine Foods Debuts New Prepared Foods Lineup
Ready-to-Eat Plant-Based Meal Kits
Bonduelle Wellness Kits Offer Enough for Two to Four People
60-Second Protein Bowls
Born Simple Better Bowls are Fueled by Real Ingredients
Frozen Thai Entrées
Tem Toa is a First-of-Its-Kind Brand Dedicated to Restaurant-Quality Thai
Modern Petite Cookware Lines
Our Place Debuts the Aesthetically Pleasing Tiny Cookware Collection
Ingredient-First Meal Planning
Kitchen2MyTable Helps Cooks Use Existing Ingredients
Robotic Food Automation Platforms
Hyphen and Motoniq Brought Its Physical AI to Food Automation
Nutrition Ecosystem Restaurants
Fork to Fit Kitchen links meals, fitness, and wellness tracking
Robotic Kitchen Systems
Appetronix Expands Into Multi-Cuisine Automation With New Tech
Sleek Modular Kitchen Essentials
The HOME AWAY Collection Brings Indoor-Outdoor Use to Homeware
Globally Inspired Protein Pastas
Crossroads Reimagines Pasta Night with Clean, Inventive Mashups
Streetstyle Protein Entrées
Food Truck Cuisine Inspired the Soules Kitchen Street Eats Line
Couples Snacking Trays
Creminelli Fine Meats Launched an Entertaining Tray for Smaller Households
Convenience-Focused Summer Salads
Gardencup Boasts New Offerings for the Summer
Modest Nutrient-Dense Meal Ranges
The Gym Kitchen Nutrient-Packed Chilled Meals are Flavorful
Nutritional Interventions-Focused Studies
Mom's Meals Spotlights Food as Medicine at Scale
Premium Instant Soups
Long Weekend's Just-Add-Water Meals Provide Nourishing Comfort on Demand
Sprouted Power Bowls
Aahana’s Premium, Clean-Label Meals Pack Protein and Fiber
Family-Friendly Frozen Meals
Kevin's Natural Foods Family-Size Frozen Meals Have Four Servings
Coordinated Children-Focused Tableware
Recette Offers a Coordinated Tableware Bundle for Children
Clean-Label Comfort Meals
Crave New World Products are High-Protein & Made with Real Ingredients
Recipe Management Apps
Clean Plate Helps Users Discover Recipes By Ingredients And Preferences
AI Nutrition Assistants
Munch Wise Combines AI Meal Planning, Nutrition Tracking ,And Groceries
Convenient Protein-Packed Meals
GSN Signature Meals Debuted Two New Options This Month
Portion-Controlled Macaroni Squares
Microwaveable Mac Squares Make Comforting Meals in Seconds
Thai Cuisine Meal Kits
The Spice Tailor Pad Thai Noodle Kit is Easy to Prepare
Chef-Style Kitchen Debuts
Caraway Unveils a New Grill Press and Spoon Rest to Kick Off 2026
Flexible Catering Formats
Build Your Own Sweetgreen Bar Brings Customization to Group Occasions
Minimalist Countertop Microwaves
The Panasonic Japanese Microwave Has Sensor-Guided Cooking
Health-Conscious Meal Delivery Services
Eat Clean Bro Emphasizes Health and Convenience
Protein Macaroni Meals
evol Protein Bowls Enhance Comfort Recipes with Feel-Good Ingredients
Premium Pasta Meal Kits
'Pasta Night' Offers Restaurant-Quality Handmade Pasta at Home
New Year Meal Ranges
The Latest The Gym Kitchen Products Prioritize Protein and Convenience
Nutrition-Focused Temporary Dining Menus
Ford's Garage Launches the Fuel-Efficient Fare Menu
Meal Planning Tools
PrepPear Simplifies Recipes And Generates Weekly Meal Plans
Child Meal Planners
Picky Eaters Helps Parents Create Custom Meal Plans for Kids
Modular Airline Trays
System Tray Reorganises Airline Meal Service Through Detachable Components
Nationwide Meal Delivery Services
WeCook Launches Nationwide Ready-To-Eat Meal Delivery in Canada
Fresh Pet Food Appliances
The Tuanty Pet Fresh Food Maker Prepares Meals in 20 Minutes
Discounted Meal Kits
Home Chef Offers Steep Savings on Customizable Meal Kits
Freeze-Dried Toddler Meal Pouches
These New More Toddler Meals Products Showcase Convenience
Medication-Friendly Smart Lunch Boxes
The ZKSCool Lunch Box Keeps Food and Medicine Fresh
Sustainable Kitchen Gear
The Legni Collection Brings Playful Utility to Prepping with Wood Tools
Nutritionally Balanced Frozen Meals
GOLO Foods Launched Two New Frozen Meal Products
Functional Nutrition Pouches
Shelf-Stable NOORA Blends Support Everyday Wellness
Street Food Noodle Dishes
Ben’s Original Just Added a Global Street Food Noodles Range
Custom Meal Planning
Tastemade’s Personalized Meal Planner Simplifies Recipes and Grocery Lists
Pan-Asian Cuisine Meal Kits
The Master Cook Meal Kits Range Debuted Three New Recipes
Redesigning Restful Moments
The ANEW Project Turns Daily Objects into Mini Retreats
Personalized Meal Planners
MySideChef Provides Tailored Recipes and Healthy Meal Suggestions
Camping Prep Kits
Gerber ComplEAT Cutting Board Set is a Six-Piece Cooking System for the Outdoors
Health-Focused Meal Planners
Kitchen Savvy App Helps Plan Meals And Track Nutrition
High-Protein Takeout-Inspired Meals
The Gym Kitchen Chilled Meals Now Come in Two New Options
Veggie-Packed Protein Bowls
The NAYA Balanced Protein Bowl Balances Plant and Meat Proteins
Functional Dining Concepts
Kyma Makes Protein-Packed Mediterranean Bowls for Gut Health & More
Pre-Portioned Food-Centric Holiday Campaigns
Dorot Gardens Launches 'Make a Note to Grab Dorot'
Chef-Style Noodle Bowls
Pulmuone Created Tantanmen & Jajangmyeon Single-Serve Noodle Bowls
Locally Sourced Soup Kits
SoupaPOTamus' Shelf-Stable Packs Go from Bag to Bowl in 20 Minutes
Meal Planning Tools
Mealpreper Guide Helps Plan And Prepare Meals For Busy Lifestyles
Interactive Fast-Casual Dining
Pepper Lunch Expands Its Sizzling DIY Dining Concept
Smart Meal Planners
PrepPear Removes Ads And Creates Easy Weekly Meal Plans
Nutrition Planning Tools
My Healthy Plan Tracks Diets And Achieves Personalized Health Goals
Plant-Based Nutrient-Boosted Pot Meals
BOL PROTEIN+ Power Pots are High in Protein and Fiber
Cooking Companion Apps
Cook Well Equips Home Cooks with a Value-Packed Personalized System
Globally Flavored Protein Bowls
California Fish Grill Launched Sustainable Protein Bowls
Recipe Discovery Platforms
Clean Plate Offers 8,000+ Recipes With Nutrition Details And Filters
Efficient Cooking Workstations
Sonic Organizes Outdoor Cooking Workflows
Chinese Restaurant-Inspired Tablewares
The FreshService FRESH DRINK SERVICE Range is Hand-Finished
Meal Delivery Brand Advantages
Clean Eatz Kitchen Signals to Its Advantages in the Market
Meal-Ready Salad Kits
Fresh Express Positions Salads as Complete, Customizable Meals
Family Food Organizers
FamBowl Simplifies Daily Routines With Task and Meal Management
Rigid Protective Food Containers
Klöckner Pentaplast Launches the New kp Infinity HP3
Budget Optimization Tools
Healthy Budget Bites Helps You Eat Better Without Overspending
Smart Scale Meal Kits
Factor and Withings Pair Prepared Meals with Body Scanning