# Automated Cooking Appliances LG's Tovala-Integrated Appliances Effortlessly Prepare Meals By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-02-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-cooking References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lg-expands-roster-of-smart-kitchen-partnerships-with-unique-tovala-integration-300796954.html) & [lg](https://www.lg.com/us/cooking-appliances/lg-LSE4615ST-electric-range) There are countless [smart ovens systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anova-precision-oven-20) that have been introduced and just as many fresh meal delivery services, yet Tovala sets itself apart by pairings its countertop steam oven with Tovala Meal deliveries for an effortless, automated cooking experience. Preparing Tovala Meals requires only about a minute, as the meal's unique barcode only needs to be scanned for the appliance to receive a set of specific cooking instructions. The 2019 [LG](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-kitchen-appliances) smart ovens and ranges are set to be the first of their kind to offer compatibility with Tovala, meaning that a wide variety of meals can be prepared with minimal effort. Once a compatible LG appliance has scanned a meal's barcode, it is able to determine the precise temperatures and techniques to help consumers enjoy meals with top-notch textures and flavors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Automated Cooking:** Automated cooking appliances with barcode scanning technology will revolutionize meal preparation and delivery services. - **Smart Kitchen Appliances:** Smart kitchen appliances that are compatible with meal delivery services will be highly sought after. - **Effortless Meal Preparation:** Effortless meal preparation with the use of barcode scanning technology and smart kitchen appliances will become increasingly popular. ### Where This Applies - **Home Appliance Industry:** Home appliance industry will benefit from the increasing demand for smart kitchen appliances with barcode scanning technology. - **Meal Delivery Industry:** Meal delivery industry will be disrupted by the use of barcode scanning technology with smart kitchen appliances, allowing for more efficient and accurate meal preparation. - **Smart Kitchen Technology Industry:** Smart kitchen technology industry will be driven by the development of advanced barcode scanning technology for efficient meal preparation and delivery services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-kitchen-appliances.md) - [AI-Enhanced Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transitional-series-ovens.md) - [Intelligent AI-Based Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haier.md) - [Smart Countertop Steam Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tineco-oveni-one.md) - [AI-Assisted Kitchen Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeg-kitchen-range.md) - [Light-Powered Countertop Cookers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-countertop-oven.md) - [App-Connected Countertop Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steam-oven.md) - [AI-Powered Cooking Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-idea-kody-29.md) - [AI-Powered Cooking Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-oven.md)