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# Air-Powered Buffet Protectors
The FoodSignPros 'AirShield' Keeps Foods Free from Germs

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-10-27 | Business
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodsignpros-airshield
References: [csnews](https://csnews.com/foodsignpros-airshield) & [foodsignpros](https://www.foodsignpros.com)

The FoodSignPros 'AirShield' is a new aftermarket solution for buffets that will help to keep food fresh and free from [airborne particles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-sampler) using a simple yet effective process. The patent-pending system works by being positioned onto existing [food shield](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inline-plastics-safetchef) or sneeze guard systems and will go to work sending a blast of air downwards over openings. This will work to prevent particles or pathogens from crossing the barrier without disrupting a person's ability to access the food being served.

The FoodSignPros 'AirShield' comes as an effective solution for business owners to integrate into their existing restaurant setup to help get back up and running. The system would provide enhanced peace of mind for diners that [communal food](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraviolet-food-storage) would be safe and free from germs when heading out for a dine-in meal.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.8/10
- Popularity: 79% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Air-powered Buffet Protection:** The use of air-powered shields to protect food from airborne particles is disrupting the food-service industry
- **Aftermarket Food Shield Solutions:** Aftermarket solutions such as the 'AirShield' are disrupting the traditional food shield industry with their innovative technology.
- **Patent-pending Sneeze Guard Systems:** Sneeze guard systems featuring patent-pending technology are disrupting the traditional buffet setup and providing innovative solutions to keep diners safe.

### Where This Applies

- **Food-service Industry:** The FoodSignPros 'AirShield' is disrupting the food-service industry by improving existing sneeze guard systems.
- **Hospitality Industry:** The 'AirShield' and other innovative aftermarket solutions are disrupting the hospitality industry by providing additional layers of safety and protection for diners.
- **Restaurant Industry:** Innovative solutions such as the 'AirShield' are disrupting the restaurant industry by providing effective and non-invasive ways to keep communal food items safe from germs and airborne particles.

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