# Mechanized Cuisine Tech innovations offer informative nutrition programs for children at home. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Jan 10, 2018 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/mechanized-cuisine ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.1/10 - Evidence articles: 7 ## What is the Mechanized Cuisine trend? **Mechanized Cuisine:** Food programs for children, whether they're interactive or passive, are leveraging technology and media to better inform children on everything from farming and cooking, to nutrition and fitness. ## The consumer insight behind the Mechanized Cuisine trend North America's obesity epidemic still exists despite counter-culture shifts toward health and wellness. Because of this issue, Millennial parents are looking for ways to impart better habits on their children from a young age. Innovative platforms offer more experiential approaches to learning, in the hopes that they will better resonate with target audiences. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 7 featured examples - Articles from: Aug 13, 2016 to Apr 20, 2018 - Published: Jan 10, 2018 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Gamification](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/gamification), [Prosumerism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/prosumerism), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Mechanized Cuisine trend ### Experiential Learning Education platforms offer more experiential approaches to learning, in the hopes that they will better resonate with target audiences. ### Gamification of Habits Brands are looking for ways to encourage and reinforce healthy habits through gamifying experiences. ### Personification of Products Products are starting to take on personality traits and characteristics in order to better connect with users and create a more engaging experience for consumers. ## What the Mechanized Cuisine trend means for industry ### For Food Service Restaurants and fast-food chains are working with product designers to integrate technology and encourage healthy habits. ### For Health and Wellness Health and wellness professionals, including nutritionists and teachers, are now able to provide unique and interactive ways for children to learn about healthy eating through innovative platforms. ### For EdTech Educational technology is drastically changing learning and teaching methods in subjects ranging from hydroponics to cooking, while providing unique and inclusive experiential activities for children. ## Workshop question How can your brand leverage technology to heighten the impact its products/services have on its customers? ## Trend signals for Mechanized Cuisine Trend score 3.1 out of 10, from popularity 42%, activity 42%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 42% - Activity: 42% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Mechanized Cuisine trend 7 featured examples from Aug 13, 2016 to Apr 20, 2018. - [Fast Food Pedometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-meal-toy): McDonald's Newest Happy Meal Toy is a Step Counter (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Fast food companies can incorporate partnerships with tech companies to meet the demands of consumers looking for healthier options and promote a healthy lifestyle. - [Plush Child Nutrition Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutrition-kit): This Kit Uses Koalas and Animated Cards to Gets Kids to Eat Right (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Companies in the child nutrition industry can develop products and marketing campaigns that incorporate engaging characters and fun graphics to encourage children to eat healthily. - [Children's Cooking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooking-app-for-kids): This Educational Cooking App For Kids Promotes Healthy Eating Habits (Category: Tech) Implication: The education technology industry can benefit from developing interactive and educational apps for children. - [Greenery Personification Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-planter): The 'Pure Life' Garden Planter Gamifies Gardening for Kids (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity lies in developing smart planters that seamlessly integrate with existing smart home systems. - [Child-Friendly Cooking Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-yam): Little Yam is a Nutrition Program That Feeds a Child's Imagination (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Building technology-driven solutions that educate children about nutrition in a fun and engaging manner. - [Hydroponic Botany Science Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroponics-kit): The Educational Insights Nancy B's Hydroponics Kit is Educational (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: The Nancy B's Hydroponics Kit demonstrates the potential for educational toy companies to create interactive and educational products for children. - [Kid-Friendly Nutrition Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutrition-to-kids): Chipotle's RAD Lands Teaches Nutrition to Kids (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: The fast food industry can leverage disruptive innovation opportunities by introducing educational initiatives and collaborations to promote healthier food choices among young con… ## 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)