# Fruit-Lined Shelving This Minimalist Shelf Design Will Hold Your Fruits and Veggies By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-12-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-shelf-design References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/fruit-wall-the-smart-way-to-store-your-fruits-veggies/) & [fruit-wall](http://www.fruit-wall.com/) The fruit-wall is a [minimalist shelf design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balolo-setup-cockpit) that's eager to replace the [traditional fruit bowl](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tip-top-glass). Leaving your fruits and veggies in a bowl isn't a bad idea, nor is it displeasing to the eye. However, your produce is more likely to get bruised and moldy in this environment. The fruit-wall, on the other hand, offers your fruit the chance to "breathe." More importantly, rather than simply [storing your fruit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saveit), it displays it, making it more likely that the fruit will get eaten before it inevitably spoils. The fruit-wall is also a great way to add a splash of vibrancy and livelihood to your kitchen! Beyond its functional element, the fruit-wall is an inventive design element to incorporate into your home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Minimalist-fruit Storage:** Opportunity for companies to create minimalist fruit storage designs that actively vent air and thus reduce spoilage and increase shelf life. - **Interactive-fruit Displays:** Opportunity for stores and supermarkets to create interactive fruit displays that both increase the chances of selling produce and provide an inviting shopping experience. - **Eco-friendly Produce Packaging:** Opportunity for packaging companies to create innovative produce packaging designs made from eco-friendly materials that can be easily cleaned and washed for reuse. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture:** Furniture companies can potentially expand their product lines to include functional and aesthetically pleasing minimalist fruit storage designs. - **Retail:** Retail stores and supermarkets can potentially improve their sales of produce through innovative interactive fruit displays that turn the shopping experience into an interactive one. - **Packaging:** Packaging companies can potentially take advantage of the trend toward eco-consciousness in packaging by creating innovative and sustainable packaging options for fresh produce. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Storage-Display Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelf-life.md) - [Handle-Equipped Planter Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-plant-shelf.md) - [Versatile Modern Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utility-shelf.md) - [Modular Magnetic Wall Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wall-organizer-concept.md) - [Living Storage Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treevive.md) - [Smart Fridge Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelfy.md) - [Minimalist Bookish Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimal-bookshelf.md) - [Minimalist Kitchen Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-fresher.md) - [Removable Plate Shelving Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gere-multifunctional-crockery-shelf.md)