# Compartmentalized Lunch Containers The Zojirushi Classic Stainless Lunch Jar Has a Bento Design By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-09-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunch-jar References: [dudeiwantthat](http://www.dudeiwantthat.com/gear/food-drink/classic-bento-vacuum-lunch-jar.asp) & [amzn](http://www.amzn.com/B00MF35762/?tag=duiwath-20) The rise of consumers who are practicing alternative diets has led to a resurgence of the homemade lunch, which is being supported by products like the Zojirushi Classic Stainless Lunch Jar. Packed with [three individual compartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threecompartment-tray), the container keeps everything separate until it's time to eat. The containers can then be removed from the internal shell and microwaved, if necessary. Utilizing a [Bento](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentoinspired-school-lunches) style of design, the lunch container features a rugged aesthetic that will survive daily use and rough commutes with ease. Coming in several size options, the Zojirushi Classic Stainless Lunch Jar is capable of [keeping food hot or cold](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunshing-s-pure-thermos) for up to six hours when inside the unit to make it ideal for everyday use. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Rise of Homemade Lunches:** Opportunity for innovative lunch containers to cater to the increasing demand for homemade lunches. - **Alternative Diets:** Potential for products that facilitate proper food separation and storage for consumers practicing alternative diets. - **Sustainable Lunch Packaging:** Demand for eco-friendly and reusable lunch containers to reduce waste and support sustainability. ### Where This Applies - **Food Storage and Containers:** Opportunity for companies to create innovative lunch containers that cater to the rising trend of homemade and alternative diet lunches. - **Food Delivery Services:** Opportunity for food delivery services to provide eco-friendly and compartmentalized lunch containers as an add-on option for their customers. - **Kitchen Appliances and Gadgets:** Potential for kitchen appliance manufacturers to develop lunch containers that are compatible with microwaves and capable of keeping food hot or cold for long periods of time. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Convenience-Focused Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunch-bundle.md) - [Sleek Compartmentalized Lunch Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venn-bento-box.md) - [Leak-Proof Food Storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentgo.md) - [Meal Preparation Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memobento.md) - [All-Inclusive Leakproof Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunch-box1.md) - [Design-Conscious Food Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omi-pod-food-container.md) - [Kid-Focused Meal Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b-box.md) - [Double-Walled Lunch Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insulated-lunch-box.md) - [Titanium-Made Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bento-lunch-boxes.md)