# Redundant Fruit Freshsavers The Banana Saver Clip is Silly, but Kinda Cute By Jessica Marcel | Published 2009-12-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-saver-clip References: [boingboing.net](http://www.boingboing.net/2009/12/05/just-look-at-this-aw-1.html) & [organize](http://www.organize.com/banana-saver-clip.html) The Banana Saver Clip is a silly little kitchen accessory that helps keep [half eaten bananas fresh](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saveit), supposedly. While keeping them fresh, it poses as a complete banana. This is one of those inventions that poses the question, who exactly needs this? If the Banana Saver Clip actually keeps the fruit fresh, fine. But if not, this is one of the silliest [home accessory inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dumpstuder-pencil-holders) ever. Even sillier than the spoon holder thing. **Implications** - Businesses can benefit from offering customers products that make living an [economically efficient lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-snack-cups) easier. Due to the economic crisis, consumers are looking for ways to save money while not having to drastically change their previous way of living. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Economically Efficient Living:** Offering products that help consumers save money without drastically changing their lifestyle. - **Personalized Home Accessories:** Creating unique and innovative home accessories that cater to specific needs. - **Sustainable Kitchen Gadgets:** Developing eco-friendly kitchen gadgets that promote food preservation and waste reduction. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Goods:** Opportunity to create and market products that align with economically efficient living. - **Design and Decor:** Opportunity to design personalized home accessories that offer practical solutions. - **Sustainable Technology:** Opportunity to develop sustainable kitchen gadgets that contribute to environmental conservation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crinkle Fry-Inspired Clips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fries-clips.md) - [Banana-Inspired Clothing Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banannang.md) - [Plant-Based Cooking Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-pack.md) - [Fruity Herb-Powered Shoe Fresheners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boot-bananas.md) - [Food Longevity Stickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keep-food-fresh.md) - [Green Produce-Preserving Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freshworks-produce-saver.md) - [Note Clip Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/note-clip.md) - [Fruit-Inspired Lighting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-lamp.md) - [Banana-Inspired Shower Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-banana.md)