# Fragmented Toast Accessories The Bites & Pieces Crust Cutter Makes for Creative Slices By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-04-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bites-pieces-crust-cutter References: [fredandfriends](http://fredandfriends.com/products/view/category/new/bites-pieces-crust-cutter) & [fredandfriends](http://fredandfriends.com) Separating one's toast crust has never been easier thanks to the Bites & Pieces Crust Cutter from Fred & Friends. The geometry inspired kitchen accessory makes any meal more fun thanks to its puzzle-like design. When cut toast pieces are geometrically shaped, allowing one to re-connect the pieces together after they've been separated. The Bites & Pieces Crust Cutter from Fred & Friends is modled from engineered plastic that is durable as well as food and dishwasher safe. The home accessory is packaged in a protective clear box that is recyclable. Whether making snack time more fun for kids or hosting a party with a bite-sized menu, this fragmented toast cutter ensures a fun and creative meal experience for all. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Geometric-shaped Food:** Opportunity for new food packaging and presentation designs to embrace this geometrical shape trend for enhanced consumer engagement. - **Modular Food Products:** Modular designs that allow for toasting or cooking of food in distinct, individual pieces can be great for consumers looking for portion control, variety, and flexibility. - **Food Accessories:** New devices that can enhance food presentation can transform the humble toast into a fun and creative meal experience for people looking for a unique dining experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchen Accessories:** The trend towards modular food designs and geometric shapes offers exciting opportunities for kitchen accessory brands to develop new creative designs that seek to enhance the consumer experience. - **Food Packaging Materials:** Designing new food packaging materials that embrace the fragmented geometry trend would be an excellent opportunity in the food packaging industry. - **Food Manufacturing:** New food manufacturing technologies might be available that can allow for modular food products when cooking or toasting, such a manufacturing method may deliver better quality and more delicious food products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Game-Inspired Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minecraft-green-creeper-toaster.md) - [Precision Touchscreen-Enabled Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tineco-toasty-one.md) - [Smart Customization Kitchen Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuisinart-smart-elite-2slice-toaster.md) - [Touchscreen Interface Smart Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toasty-one.md) - [Self-Referential Sandwich Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandwich-maker-concept.md) - [Multi-Position Bread Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taurus-toaster-30.md) - [Sliding Easy-Access Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slide-toaster.md) - [Crinkle Fry-Inspired Clips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fries-clips.md) - [Multifunctional Kitchen Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latticeboard-multipurpose-kitchen-board.md)