# Grain-Based Meal Jars Farmer's Fridge Launched Two Hearty New Grab-and-Go Meal Options By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-02-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grabandgo-meal-options References: [chicagotribune](http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/restaurants/ct-food-farmers-fridge-grain-based-bowls-20180116-story.html) & [farmersfridge](http://www.farmersfridge.com/menu#bowls) In the same way that many vending machines make a variety of snacks and candies conveniently accessible to consumers, Farmer's Fridge offers healthy grab-and-go meal options. Farmer’s Fridge, which sells [fresh salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-salad-market-plates) and breakfasts out of vending machines, recently added to its vibrant assortment of food with two new [grain-based bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-bowls). While the hearty Pesto Pasta Bowl is made with basil pesto without pinenuts, red onion, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls and spinach, the Southwest Quinoa Bowl is a colorful meal made with a base of tri-color quinoa and plenty of vegetables. These new products are the first non-chilled items from Farmer's Fridge and can be eaten as they are, or [slightly warmed in the microwave](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonduelle-lunch-bowls). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Grain-based Meal Jars:** The trend of healthy, grain-based meals in convenient, grab-and-go packaging creates an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the pre-made meal industry. - **Non-chilled Food Vending:** The trend of non-chilled, ready-to-eat meal options dispensed through vending machines creates an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the vending industry. - **Alternative Pesto Options:** The trend of pesto made without traditional ingredients such as pinenuts creates an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the condiments and sauce industry. ### Where This Applies - **Convenience Foods:** The convenience food industry has an opportunity to capitalize on the trend of healthy, grain-based meals in convenient packaging. - **Vending:** The vending industry has an opportunity to expand its product offerings with non-chilled, ready-to-eat meal options. - **Condiments and Sauces:** The condiments and sauce industry has an opportunity to innovate and offer alternative ingredients and flavors to traditional items like pesto. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pouch-Packaged Supergrain Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supergrain-bowls.md) - [Convenience-Focused Summer Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-salad1.md) - [Ready-To-Eat Breakfast Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craver-bowl.md) - [Ready-to-Heat Lunch Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunch-bowls.md) - [Frozen Grab-and-Cook Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merchant-gourmet-veg-grains-pouches.md) - [Instant Plant-Based Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-plantbased-meals.md) - [Nutritious Wintertime Meal Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jasons-deli-handcrafted-bowls.md) - [Convenience-Focused Salad Jars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-harvest-salad.md) - [Plant-Based Protein Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-powered-meal-bowls.md)