# Nutrient-Rich Mini-Vases Plant Perf Keeps Fruits, Veggies and Flowers Fresh After Harvesting By manzil | Published 2010-02-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-perf References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/plant-perf-can-keep-fruits-and-vegetables-fresh-after-harvesting/) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_file.asp?school_id=64430&c=1&portfolio_id=3283478&individual_id=123826) Designer Paul Frigout has designed a special device called the Plant Perf with an aim to keep [fruits, vegetables and flowers fresh](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herb-storage-container) even after harvesting. The Plant Perf eliminates every [harmful chemical from fruits and vegetables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cadre-bio-fresher). Especially made from corn starch plastic, the Plant Perf supplies nutrients to cut plants from a nutritious liquid placed inside the mini-vase. Could you use a Plant Perf in your household? **Implications** - With contemporary society becoming increasingly eco-friendly, consumers are looking for products that prevent waste and increase the useability of products. A commodity that has this greater good in mind will be profitable to companies as this targets a large market. Companies would be wise to consider how their products are eco-friendly to maintain prestige over their competitors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Products:** Opportunity for companies to develop products that prevent waste and increase usability, targeting a large market. - **Nutrient-rich Preservation:** Innovation in preserving fruits, vegetables, and flowers after harvesting, providing consumers with fresh and healthy produce. - **Chemical-free Solutions:** An emerging trend in using natural and safe alternatives to eliminate harmful chemicals in food and flowers. ### Where This Applies - **Sustainable Packaging:** Companies in this industry can explore the use of eco-friendly materials, such as corn starch plastic, to develop packaging solutions that promote freshness and reduce waste. - **Agriculture and Horticulture:** Opportunity to develop innovative techniques and products that maintain the nutritional value and freshness of harvested plants, enhancing the overall industry sustainability. - **Health and Wellness:** The demand for chemical-free solutions presents an opportunity for companies in the health and wellness industry to develop safe and natural alternatives for preserving food and flowers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Freshness-Boosting Packaging Stickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vidre.md) - [Conceptual Fresh Flower Refrigerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flora.md) - [Self-Cleansing Antimicrobial Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/potr-letterbox.md) - [Smart Fridge Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelfy.md) - [Compact Canned Houseplants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-mini-can-foliage.md) - [Water-Filled Herb Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cole-mason.md) - [Container-Based Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottle-farm-mini.md) - [Naturally Derived Plant Food Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-food.md) - [Minimalist Kitchen Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-fresher.md)