# Portraits on Pork Lasered Images on Meat Let You Know Where It Came From By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-07-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lasered-lunches-meat References: [nextnature.net](http://www.nextnature.net/?p=2055) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/mleak/2242278419/in/set-72157603850333276/) These laser etched lunches will surely turn you into a [vegetarian](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grubby-and-symplicity). The [processed lunch box meat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunch-meat) has images of the animals of which the meat came from, making you well aware of the brutality involved. The images are etched on via a laser cutter, making you think twice before stuffing the processed meat into your mouth. **Implications** - Lunch meats are a popular purchase for moms and dads who slap together their children's lunches in a hurry, but where does their meal come from? Literal food -- food that takes on the form of what it is made from -- is an educational and slightly disturbing way of familiarizing yourself with where your food comes from. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Laser-etched Food:** Opportunities for companies to use laser cutting technology to add educational elements to their food products. - **Transparent Food Sourcing:** The trend of educating consumers about the origins of their food through creative packaging and labeling. - **Sustainable Agriculture:** Consumers are becoming more aware of the impact of modern agriculture on the environment, creating opportunities for innovation. ### Where This Applies - **Food Manufacturing:** Companies in the food industry can use laser etching to provide transparency around where their products come from. - **Packaging:** Creative packaging solutions can provide educational opportunities for consumers to learn about their food. - **Agriculture:** Sustainable farming practices could be a differentiator for farmers and food producers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Accessible Meat Packaging Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meatcrafters.md) - [Soy Protein Luncheon Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luncheon-meat.md) - [Elevated Meat Lunch Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greenfield-natural-meat-co.md) - [Vegan Luncheon Meat Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-brand-anew.md) - [Protein Packaging Refresh Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grassfed-beef-products.md) - [Hybrid Meat Vegetable Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leyu-li.md) - [Anti-Meat Hypnosis Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-raging-pig-company.md) - [Whole-Cut Vegan Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-whole-cuts.md) - [Collagen-Boosted Meat Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singing-pastures.md)