Holiday Bento Boxes

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Rice Snowmen and Other Edible Smiley Creations

— December 25, 2009 — Lifestyle
Bento boxes are awesome all year, but the festive holiday bento boxes by Adventures in Bento lend a new twist to creative Japanese lunch box art. It's a unique concept that blends a Japanese tradition (bento) with a classic western theme (Christmas).

Featured in the gallery are a few of the creative rice creature crafts found on the Adventures in Bento site, including one with a snowman and a few others that could be entertaining year round.

Trend Themes

  1. Festive Bento Boxes — Combining traditional Japanese bento boxes with holiday themes creates a new market for creative lunch options.
  2. Edible Art — The trend of making art out of food continues to grow, providing new avenues for creativity and self-expression.
  3. Personalized Lunches — Individualized and customized lunches are becoming more popular, creating opportunities for technology to streamline the ordering and delivery process.

Industry Implications

  1. Food and Beverage — The food and beverage industry can cater to the demand for customized, artistic lunches by offering unique packaging and creative food options.
  2. E-commerce — The e-commerce industry can facilitate the growing trend of ordering personalized lunches with user-friendly interfaces and delivery options.
  3. Education and Childcare — Educational and childcare institutions can incorporate creative lunch options into their services to provide a fun and engaging experience for children.
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