# Edible Tableware Playing With Your Food is OK With These Beautiful Fruit and Vegetable Bowls By Cowbag | Published 2009-01-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-veg-bowls-seriously-cool-examples-of-playing-with-food References: [galleryoffunctionalart](http://www.galleryoffunctionalart.com/dorfman.shtml) I love these [veggie bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Tottus-x-Ximena-Llosa) from Margaret Dorfam. They look brilliant, are green and would always be a talking point. What a really clever idea. These pieces just blow me away and I keep having to remember they are made from real, [edible fruit and vegetables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-grounds). There is no painting or other effects to achieve the final product--just thinly sliced edibles. **Implications** - The rise of environmentalism has caused many consumers to take a harsh look at their family's waste output and adopt products that will help them decrease their impact on the Earth. [Sustainable products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talking-tables-table-kind), especially those made from organic materials, help this target market achieve their eco-friendly goals in a functional manner. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Tableware:** Opportunity to develop sustainable tableware made from organic materials to cater to eco-conscious consumers. - **Edible Art:** Opportunity to create edible art using thinly sliced fruits and vegetables to appeal to consumers seeking unique and aesthetically pleasing products. - **Environmental Consciousness:** Opportunity to tap into the rising trend of environmental consciousness by offering products that help reduce waste and promote sustainability. ### Where This Applies - **Food Packaging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the food packaging industry to develop edible tableware as a sustainable alternative to traditional packaging materials. - **Event Planning:** Opportunity to offer edible tableware as a unique and eco-friendly option for event planners looking for innovative and visually appealing catering solutions. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for the home decor industry to introduce edible art pieces made from fruits and vegetables as a creative and sustainable decor option. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mushroom-Based Fruit Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycoworks-fruit-bowl.md) - [Sustainable Kitchen Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legni-collection.md) - [Dynamic Colored Glass Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tip-top-glass.md) - [Artsy Serving Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoresin-accented-cheese-and-charcuterie-serving-boards.md) - [Creative Dipping Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dip-sea.md) - [Kid-Friendly Biobased Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biobased-tableware.md) - [Coconut-Based Dessert Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-dream-bowls.md) - [All-in-One Eco Party Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knork-eco-party-plate.md) - [Edible Dog Food Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juliane-fink.md)