# Portable Edible Main courses are given a portable overhaul to make dining more fun. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Aug 26, 2014 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/cuisine-adaptation ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.8/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Portable Edible trend? **Portable Edible:** Offering meals in new and inventive forms, petite and portable versions of traditional dishes offer picky eaters, like children, a more engaging way to dine. Transforming messy meals into compact and easy-to-eat alternatives, these miniature cuisine adaptations offer the familiarity of home-cooked recipes in a more versatile and convenient form. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: May 12, 2014 to Apr 8, 2015 - Published: Aug 26, 2014 - Patterns: [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience), [Nostalgia](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/nostalgia) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Portable Edible trend ### Portable Meals Meals in new and inventive forms offer picky eaters, like children, a more engaging way to dine. ### Miniature Cuisine Petite and portable versions of traditional dishes offer familiarity of home-cooked recipes in a more versatile and convenient form. ### Healthy Snacking Compact and boxed meals offer a great source of protein and fiber, filling and are a great alternative to a large unhealthy lunch. ## What the Portable Edible trend means for industry ### For Food Industry Innovative cuisine modifications and new serving styles offer alternatives to traditional dishes. ### For Health and Fitness Compact and boxed meals offer a healthy source of nutrition and a great pre/post-workout snack option. ### For Retail Portable meals and miniature cuisine modifications pave the way for new product offerings in the retail sector. ## Trend signals for Portable Edible Trend score 4.8 out of 10, from popularity 69%, activity 68%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 69% - Activity: 68% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Portable Edible trend 4 featured examples from May 12, 2014 to Apr 8, 2015. - [Deep Fried Spaghetti](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spaghetti-dog): Dudefoods' Spaghetti Dog Recipe Puts Deep Fried Pasta on a Stick (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Opportunity for innovative chefs and food companies to create and sell unique and creative food-on-a-stick options. - [Scrumptious Spaghetti Muffins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spaghetti-muffins): These Spaghetti Muffins are the Perfect To-Go Dinner Option (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Exploring new ways to provide convenient and satisfying meals for busy individuals and families. - [Mini Mediterranean Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bistro-box): The Starbucks Chicken and Hummus Bistro Box is Fresh and Filling (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the trend towards healthy and portable mini Mediterranean meals by creating innovative and convenient meal options for on-the-go c… - [Bite-Sized Gourmet Subs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sandwich): Toronto's Delysées Bakery Offers Sophisticated Mini Sandwich Creations (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Hospitality businesses can introduce innovative, on-the-go food concepts that cater to the busy lifestyles of urbanites looking for quality meals. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Mystery Packaging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-not-laughing) - [Multi-Benefit Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comes-in-three-flavors) - [Creator-Led Learning Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-series) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)