# Insulated Bento-Style Containers OmieBox is a Versatile Container That Heats and Cools Food By Jana Pijak | Published 2018-03-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omiebox References: [omielife](https://www.omielife.com/) & [well](https://well.ca/products/omielife-meadow-omiebox_133794.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6-PE08j72QIVRLXACh3yWQvXEAQYBCABEgIM2fD_BwE) OmieBox is a versatile food container that is designed to keep meals at a desired hot or cool temperature. The square-shaped container is available in a range of bright colors, and features [bento box-inspired interior compartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amcor-3) that are easy to remove and clean. Each OmieBox is fitted with an [insulated stainless steel bowl](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eternos-serving-bowl) which ensures heat retention for meals that need to stay warm for a few hours. Those looking to keep a specific snack cold can place these food items on the container's [double layered, air-insulated tray](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freezable-lunch-box) that is ideal for fruits, or fresh vegetables. Featuring a design that is leak-proof and accented with a built-in handle, these insulated food containers are easy to carry, making them perfect for family excursions or for at-school use. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Insulated Food Containers:** Opportunity to create new and improved versions of existing insulated food containers for easy and convenient meal transport and temperature regulation. - **Bento-box Style Compartments:** Opportunity to design food containers with easily removable and cleanable compartments to enhance organization and portion control. - **Double Layered Air-insulated Tray:** Opportunity to innovate with materials to create new, more efficient double layered insulated trays for temperature regulation of food items. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for food and beverage companies to develop and market versatile, temperature-regulating food containers for on-the-go consumption. - **Manufacturing:** Opportunity for manufacturing companies to produce insulated food containers featuring easily removable and cleanable compartments and temperature-regulating capabilities. - **Outdoor and Camping Equipment:** Opportunity for outdoor and camping equipment companies to create portable and efficient food containers for outdoor enthusiasts that maintain food temperature during extended periods of time. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Leak-Proof Food Storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentgo.md) - [Kid-Focused Meal Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b-box.md) - [All-Inclusive Leakproof Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunch-box1.md) - [Stainless Steel Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stainless-steel-lunch-box.md) - [Convenience-Focused Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunch-bundle.md) - [Meal Preparation Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memobento.md) - [Origami-Inspired Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldibox-2.md) - [Sleek Compartmentalized Lunch Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venn-bento-box.md) - [Ultra-Compact Freezable Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freezable-lunch-box.md)