# Emoji Food Labels These Food Labels Aim to Void Language Barriers for Dietary Restrictions By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-08-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emoji-food References: [fastcoexist](http://www.fastcoexist.com/3050079/these-emoji-food-labels-could-save-allergy-sufferers-lives?partner=rss) While emojis have been influencing the way society communicates online and in advertising, these emoji food labels create a unique way to address a serious issue -- allergies. This creative way to use emojis to label food products will allow consumers to adhere to restrictions, regardless of language barriers. These food emoji images are able to create a language that is understood on a global scale. Using these labels will eliminate the need for translation and awkward verbal interactions. It will also ensure that [allergies are addressed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-scan-genius) and potential harm is immediately avoided. As for the aesthetic value, these adorable emojis add a bit of playful character to packages as well. While these emojis are theoretical at this point, “[Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emoji-reactions) engineer Hiroyuki Komatsu has submitted a proposal to Unicode to include food allergy emoji.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Emojis in Food Labeling:** Using emojis in food labeling creates a universal language for addressing dietary restrictions. - **Language Barrier Solutions:** Addressing language barriers through visual communication allows consumers to understand food restrictions regardless of their spoken language. - **Aesthetic Enhancement with Emojis:** Adding emojis to food packages enhances the visual appeal and adds a playful character to the product. ### Where This Applies - **Food Packaging:** The food packaging industry can innovate by incorporating emojis as labels to address dietary restrictions and enhance the packaging design. - **Food Allergy Solutions:** Companies in the food allergy solutions industry can explore using emojis as a visual tool to help individuals understand allergens and potential harm in food products. - **Multilingual Communication:** Industries focused on multilingual communication can develop innovative approaches to using emojis as a universal language for conveying important information, such as dietary restrictions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flavor-Focused Snack Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/changqu.md) - [Multi-Lingual Food Label Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-avoidance-scanner.md) - [Novelty Kitchen-Themed Emojis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-emojis.md) - [Emoji-Inspired Beer Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emojiless.md) - [Emoji-Centric Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-gum-emoji.md) - [Condiment Emoji Petitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saucemoji.md) - [Personalized AI Emojis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emojifyer-ai.md) - [Tactile Braille Emoticons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braille-emoticons.md) - [Emoji-Inspired Cereal Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamoji-toast-crunch.md)