# Pre-Packaged Pets Bio-Genica Creates Life With Genpets By Jacqueline Biggs | Published 2006-06-19 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gen-pets-living-dolls References: [genpets](http://www.genpets.com) Has the world gone mad? This latest invention might see you nodding in violent agreement. Bio-Genica is a Bioengineering Company that has combined, and modified existing DNA to create Genpets - living, breathing mammals - flesh and blood just like any other animal. Packaged in plastic they hang on retail shelves in a chemically induced type of hibernation controlled by a protein in the packages’ nutrient supply tubes. You’ll be reassured to hear Bio-Genica’s commitment to quality: “No one likes a defective product and at Bio-Genica we understand this. Selling a live animal in packaging is no small undertaking so to help, we have included an easy to use "fresh gauge" in every single package. Four simple blue LED lights display the status of the Genpet™.” Destination Japan? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 98% | 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) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Bioengineering:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to modify and combine existing DNA to create innovative products in various industries. - **Packaging Innovation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative packaging solutions that can safely contain and sustain live animals or bioengineered products. - **Consumer Product Safety:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create technologies or systems that ensure the safety and well-being of consumers when interacting with unique products like Genpets. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Biotechnology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply bioengineering techniques to revolutionize the biotech industry, creating new possibilities for medical, agricultural, and environmental solutions. - **Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Redefine the retail experience by incorporating innovative and ethically responsible products like Genpets into the market. - **Packaging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate packaging materials and designs to cater to unique products like live animals or bioengineered creations, ensuring safety and quality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Protein Cultivated Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friends-family-pet-food.md) - [Digital Floating Pet Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitzee.md) - [Lab-Grown Pet Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chick-bites.md) - [Sensory Pocket-Sized Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nano-mals.md) - [Pop-Out Pet Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luki-lab-pets-2-love.md) - [Unique Hybrid Mystery Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-x-vegetable-gachapon.md) - [Tiny Pet Habitat Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniverse-make-it-mini-animals.md) - [Eggshell-Made Digital Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-tamagotchi-celebration-egg.md) - [Water-Activated Pet Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blossom-pets.md)