# Systematic Snack Containers The Food Conservation Project Proposes a Fresh Means of Storing Meals By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-04-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-conservation References: [industrialdesignserved](http://www.industrialdesignserved.com/gallery/FOOD-CONSERVATION/6273543) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/FOOD-CONSERVATION/6273543) Especially when it comes to [edibles like salad and fruit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-snack-cups), the majority of dishes (such as your [snap-lid containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totem)) do not do a particularly good job of making the preparation process faster, nor do they facilitate great effectiveness of preservation. The Food Conservation project was undertaken by Matthieu Nollet over the course of just two days, in which time he came up with an answer that could save others time in the kitchen. What we have here is a rectangular plastic container with handles on either side. Designed to be set into this is a perforated compartment that functions as a colander. You can rinse your snacks directly in this, place it into its accompanying box and seal the unit closed with a locking lid. The inner gap between the holders encourages drainage and airflow to improve food conservation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 62% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Efficient Food Preservation:** Opportunity for developing innovative systems and technologies that optimize food storage and preservation. - **Streamlined Meal Preparation:** Potential for creating convenient and time-saving solutions for preparing meals, particularly for perishable items. - **Sustainable Food Packaging:** Growing demand for eco-friendly packaging options that enhance food conservation and reduce waste. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchenware:** Disruption can occur by designing ergonomic and multifunctional containers that improve food preservation and simplify meal preparation. - **Plastic Manufacturing:** Opportunity to innovate in the production of plastic containers that incorporate intelligent features for optimal food storage and freshness. - **Sustainable Packaging:** Potential for developing eco-friendly packaging solutions that minimize food waste and promote sustainable practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multi-Functional Food Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-food-container.md) - [Green Produce-Preserving Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freshworks-produce-saver.md) - [Malleable Construction Food Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delione-flexn-fresh-container.md) - [Multifunctional Glass Food Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-food-container.md) - [Reusable Malleable Food Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reusable-seal-tray.md) - [Sustainable Food Packaging Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/placon-crystal-seal-delectables.md) - [Rotating Food Storage Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saveit.md) - [Contact-Free Grip Snack Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monchi-snack-box.md) - [Smart Food Storage Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silo.md)