# Self-Heating Lunchboxes MO:BEN Makes It Easy to Reheat Your Lunch By Christina Butty | Published 2009-05-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dishware-moben-lunch-time-easier References: [coolest-gadgets](http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20090326/moben-lunchbox-heats-and-stores-your-food/) & [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/02/19/moben-heats-your-lunch-doesnt-play-itunes/) MO:BEN just made lunchtime a little easier by introducing this [insulated lunchbox](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freezable-lunch-box). We all know about the hassles of bringing lunch to work, forgetting cutlery, [waiting in line for the microwave](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rangemate), and so on. Created by Alex Cheong, not only does this MO:BEN lunchbox keep food cold until you are ready to dine, it also has a plug situated in the box itself for heating convenience. There is also a handy compartment to stash cutlery, and the inside compartments pop out easily and are dishwasher safe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Self-heating Lunchboxes:** Opportunities for the development of self-heating lunchboxes can disrupt the food and packaging industry by providing convenience and reducing waste from disposable containers. - **Insulated Lunchboxes:** The trend for insulated lunchboxes can disrupt the food delivery industry by providing a safer and more efficient way to transport food. - **Portable Heating Devices:** Development of portable heating devices can disrupt the home appliance industry and provide more accessible heating solutions for travelers and outdoor enthusiasts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Manufacturers and providers of food and beverage products can innovate and meet consumer needs by exploring the self-heating lunchbox market. - **Packaging:** The development of eco-friendly and reusable insulated lunchboxes can disrupt the packaging industry and reduce the environmental impact of disposable containers. - **Home Appliances:** Companies in the home appliance industry can explore the development of portable heating devices to cater to the needs of travelers and outdoor enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Scheduled Self-Heating Lunchboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunchgo.md) - [Steam Heating Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfheating-lunch-box.md) - [Infrared Heating Lunchboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heatwave-go-n01.md) - [Self-Heating Solar-Powered Lunchboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunnyside-lunchbox.md) - [Branded Electric Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crockpot-go.md) - [Compact Desk Food Warmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reheatly.md) - [Self-Heating Messenger Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/willtex-willcook.md) - [Meal Preparation Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memobento.md) - [All-Inclusive Leakproof Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunch-box1.md)