# Mobile Meal Organizers The Dabba Lunchbox Improves Transport, Portion Control and Presentation By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-02-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dabba-lunchbox References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/02/09/tiffin-proportions/) & [ramidinc](http://www.ramidinc.com/Phone315-422-9475.swf) The advantages of bringing your own meal to the office are neatly wrapped up in this concept for the Dabba Lunchbox. The lovely little tiffin is equipped with several features that will entice you beyond the thought of more economical eating habits. The silicone carry case comprises [four separate compartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amcor-3) that jointly act as [thermos drawers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermal-serving-dish) and compact dishes. Once you have unbuttoned the green strap of Rob Englert's convenient crockery set, the individual bowls can be unstacked to expose your balanced selection of foods. Each receptacle has a different depth and is neatly labeled with the icon of one food group. This system encourages larger portions of light and healthy items and smaller servings of the rest. For a tidy and appetizing presentation, the bamboo lid of the Dabba Lunchbox can become a plate. The insulating felt sleeve of the Ram Industrial Design product also doubles as a placemat with pockets for your [wooden cutlery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/to-go-collection). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Economical Eating:** The Dabba Lunchbox promotes economical eating habits by providing separate compartments for balanced portion control. - **Convenient Meal Preparation:** The Dabba Lunchbox's stackable bowls and labeled food groups make meal preparation quick and easy. - **Sustainable Lunch Solutions:** The Dabba Lunchbox's bamboo lid and insulating felt sleeve provide a sustainable alternative for lunch on the go. ### Where This Applies - **Food Packaging:** The Dabba Lunchbox disrupts the food packaging industry by providing a reusable and eco-friendly alternative to single-use containers. - **Meal Delivery Services:** The Dabba Lunchbox presents an opportunity for meal delivery services to offer a more environmentally-friendly and visually appealing packaging option. - **Kitchenware:** The Dabba Lunchbox introduces a new way to store and present meals, creating a potential innovation in the kitchenware industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Convenience-Focused Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunch-bundle.md) - [Stainless Steel Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stainless-steel-lunch-box.md) - [Sleek Compartmentalized Lunch Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venn-bento-box.md) - [Meal Preparation Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memobento.md) - [Design-Conscious Food Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omi-pod-food-container.md) - [Compact Desk Food Warmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reheatly.md) - [Self-Heating Solar-Powered Lunchboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunnyside-lunchbox.md) - [Kid-Focused Meal Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b-box.md) - [Scheduled Self-Heating Lunchboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunchgo.md)