# Meal Monitoring Seeking peace of mind, consumers turn to high-tech devices to manage meals. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published May 13, 2014 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/meal-monitoring ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.4/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Meal Monitoring trend? **Meal Monitoring:** While aging offers the allure of maturity and wisdom, a natural decline in certain physical and cognitive functions can make day-to-day activities more cumbersome. Seeking to manage routine activities in an easier manner, aging consumers are turning to high-tech monitoring devices to help make cooking and meal preparation safer and more efficient. Digital monitoring tactics reflect a desire to maintain routine living in a more convenient, yet technologically integrated manner. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Sep 27, 2013 to Jan 9, 2014 - Published: May 13, 2014 - Patterns: [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Meal Monitoring trend ### Age-Friendly Tech Technology solutions for elderly consumers to sustain routine living in a more convenient, yet technologically integrated manner. ### Smart Kitchen Appliances Innovative kitchen appliances integrated with technology to aid multitasking and monitor cooking process. ### Digitally Monitored Culinary Experience The integration of technology to improve cooking skills and aid in portion control and cooking time management. ## What the Meal Monitoring trend means for industry ### For Home Appliance Industry Innovative kitchen appliances to aid meal preparation, cooking process and food monitoring. ### For Elder-Care Industry Technology solutions designed for elderly consumers to enhance meal preparation, cooking, and food monitoring. ### For Food Technology Industry Technology innovation transforming food preparation and cooking into high-tech experiences. ## Trend signals for Meal Monitoring Trend score 3.4 out of 10, from popularity 52%, activity 41%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 52% - Activity: 41% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Meal Monitoring trend 5 featured examples from Sep 27, 2013 to Jan 9, 2014. - [Intuitive Food Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atomium-3d-food-printer): Atomium Makes Meals From Molecules, Tailored to Taste and Nutrient Needs (Category: Tech) Implication: The food technology industry can explore disruptive innovation by advancing customized food printing technologies. - [Meal-Monitoring Stoves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orb-lpg-gas-knob): The Orb LPG Gas Knob Becomes a Handy Suppertime Supervisor (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: The Orb LPG Gas Knob belongs to the home appliance industry, which offers opportunities for designers and manufacturers to create new and innovative products that make cooking eas… - [Digital Heat-Monitoring Cooking Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/idevice-kitchen-thermometer): The iDevice Kitchen Thermometer Premiered at CES 2014 (Category: Art & Design) Implication: There is an opportunity for established companies to create more sophisticated devices for monitoring cooking and kitchen functions. - [Modern Mobile Saucepans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/movpot): The Movpot Has a Built-in Element to Bring Cooking Out of the Kitchen (Category: Unique) Implication: Manufacturers of home appliances can incorporate the latest technology into their product lines, such as touchscreens and built-in heating elements, to remain competitive. - [Robotic Bread Browners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automatic-toast-machine): The Automatic Toast Machine Enhances the Technology of Breakfast Prep (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Companies in the kitchen appliance manufacturing industry can invest in creating more automated and multi-functional appliances to meet the demand for convenience and efficiency. ## Recent trend clusters - [Oven Aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/decorative-casserole-dishes) (Art & Design) - [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) ## Trending in Art & Design - [Park-Model Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-model-tiny-homes) - [Handmade Craft Tradeshow Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ny-now-handmade-division) - [Recycled Neon Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encore-encore) - [Electrically Powered Airline Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-economy-seat) All articles: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)