# Cutting Board Storage Mats The 'Roo' Cutting Board Storage Pouch Stores Food Scraps and More By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-05-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutting-board-storage-pouch References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/food-prep-pouch/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/stevenportela/roo-the-versatile-pouch-for-food-prep?ref=vbyk9u&utm_source=GadgetFlow&utm_campaign=GadgetFlow) The 'Roo' cutting board storage pouch is a tidy kitchen accessory that's perfect for those who perform weekly food prep or chefs who are looking for a better way to organize their produce as they prepare it. The silicone-made mat works by being slipped underneath an [existing cutting board](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caraway-prep-serve-butcher-block) and will offer a small storage pouch off the side for pushing waste or prepared veggies as they are chopped. This will save precious chopping real estate on the cutting board and prevent prepared items from taking up essential space. The 'Roo' cutting board storage pouch can be easily emptied after preparing fruits or veggies and will also work as a way to keep boards in place during use for enhanced stability. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Kitchen Organization:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include developing new storage solutions for kitchen accessories to optimize space and reduce clutter. - **Food Prep Efficiency:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include creating products that streamline the food preparation process, such as incorporating storage features directly into cutting boards. - **Silicone Kitchen Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include exploring new uses and applications for silicone in kitchen products, such as making mats or pouches for cutting board storage. ### Where This Applies - **Kitchenware:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include designing and manufacturing innovative kitchen products that improve organization and efficiency. - **Food Storage:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include developing new solutions for food storage and waste management in the kitchen. - **Silicone Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include expanding the use of silicone in various industries, particularly in the kitchenware and accessories sector. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Preparation Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mudra-cutting-board.md) - [Expandable Construction Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexiboard.md) - [Display-Equipped Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blok-smart-cutting-board.md) - [Portable Knife-Equipped Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baca-board.md) - [Intelligent Preparation Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4t7-smart-chopping-board.md) - [Smart Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versaware.md) - [High-Performance Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-steelport-steelcore.md) - [All-in-One Countertop Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/countertop-workstation.md) - [Practical Kitchen Cookware Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prep-set.md)