# Arty Eats Innovative packaging for attention-grabbing presentation makes food an art. By [Bianca](https://www.trendhunter.com/bianca), Brand & Innovation Strategist | Published Oct 2, 2008, updated Nov 19, 2009 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/arty-eats-innovative-packaging-for-attention-grabbing-presentation-to-make ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.5/10 - Evidence articles: 10 ## What is the Arty Eats trend? **Arty Eats:** In a food-obsessed culture, satistfaction goes beyond flavor and has come to include presentation. While countries like Japan have valued food presentation for centuries, the art of culinary creativity has only just begun to intrigue the west. People are looking for ways to make eating an artful experience. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 10 featured examples - Articles from: Mar 31, 2007 to Oct 5, 2008 - Published: Oct 2, 2008 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Multisensation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/multisensation), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Arty Eats trend ### Food Presentation as Art As food presentation becomes increasingly important to consumers, businesses have an opportunity to innovate with creative packaging and visually-striking presentations. ### Convenience Foods with Extended Shelf Life The success of products like the canned cheeseburger shows that there is demand for junk food that can be stored for longer periods of time without refrigeration, presenting opportunities for companies to create more shelf-stable products. ### Food as Artistic Inspiration From tortilla paintings to food sculptures, the artistic potential of food has become a source of inspiration and creativity, leading to opportunities for experimentation and collaboration. ## What the Arty Eats trend means for industry ### For Food Packaging With food presentation increasingly important to consumers, the food packaging industry can innovate with new and creative designs that capture attention and enhance the eating experience. ### For Convenience Foods The popularity of convenience foods that offer extended shelf life presents an opportunity for innovation and growth within the food industry. ### For Fine Art The use of food as artistic inspiration represents a convergence of the food and art industries, creating potential for collaboration and new art forms. ## Trend signals for Arty Eats Trend score 5.5 out of 10, from popularity 76%, activity 80%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 76% - Activity: 80% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Arty Eats trend 10 featured examples from Mar 31, 2007 to Oct 5, 2008. - [Canned Cheeseburger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-canned-cheeseburger-ultimate-in-convenience-food): Junk Food With 12 Month Shelf Life (Category: Unique) Implication: Companies in the food and beverage industry can explore new product development in the area of convenient, long-lasting food options for camping and outdoor activities. - [Designer Bags for Fruit 2](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hermes-apple-bag): Hermès Apple (Category: Fashion) Implication: Fashion accessory industry can explore opportunities in creating stylish and functional products. - [Bread Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bread-art-when-playing-with-your-food-is-a-good-thing): When Playing With Food Is a Good Thing (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Restaurants, bakeries, and food manufacturers can incorporate food art into their menus to attract customers and offer unique dining experiences. - [Edible Cartoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-bento-boxes-cartoon-characters-as-food-in-childrens-lunch-boxes): Face Food Bento Boxes (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Food companies and restaurants can leverage the popularity of pop culture bento boxes to attract customers and offer unique food experiences. - [Mashed Potato Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bangers-and-mash-in-a-cone-uk-seaside-treat-adapts-to-miserable-weather): Aunt Bessie's All-Weather Alternative to 99 Flake (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Innovation in rebranding comfort food as a year-round option and providing all-weather food options. - [Cake on a Stick](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cake-on-a-stick-diy-cakesicle): DIY Cakesicle (Category: Unique) Implication: Bakeries could consider incorporating cakesicles into their menu to cater to customers looking for alternative dessert options. - [Food as Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/10-amazing-food-sculptures): 10 Clever Food Sculptures (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Incorporating food sculptures as unique and memorable installations for events. - [Tortilla Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tortilla-art-sells-like-hotcakesthe-latest-mexican-art): When Food Becomes Expression (Category: World) Implication: Possibility for restaurants or food brands to collaborate with artists to create food-inspired art installations or packaging designs. - [Fine Art Junkfood Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-study-of-tacos-fine-art-taco-photography): Bobby Henderson Taco Art (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The art market can capitalize on the demand for artistic interpretations of everyday objects, creating a new niche for art buyers and collectors. - [Sweet Briberies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anti-ticket-donut): The Anti-Ticket Donut Bails You Out When You Need It Most (Category: Autos) Implication: Law enforcement agencies can explore new approaches to handle bribery incidents and develop strategies to counter such innovations. ## Recent trend clusters - [Serial Snacking](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/serial-snacking) (Lifestyle) - 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