# Ready-to-Mix Salad Bowls Eat Smart's Salad Shake Ups Can Easily Be Eaten On the Go By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-06-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salad-bowls References: [foodbusinessnews.net](http://www.foodbusinessnews.net/Resources/Slideshow/2017/06/New-on-the-shelves-0609/Ready-Pac-Foods.aspx?TipID=7) & [readypac](https://www.readypac.com/our-brands/bistro/) Eat Smart recently launched a new trio of [single-serve salad bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-harvest-salad) called Salad Shake Ups that include a special interior tray that doubles as a locking lid so that the leafy greens, toppings and dressing can be easily mixed. The salad bowls are branded as "100% clean," as the 5-ounce salads are all free from [artificial colors, flavors and preservatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toss-salad-dressing). Some of the [exotic varieties available](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dole-hummus-crunch-chopped-salad-kit) from the brand include Avocado Ranch, Tropical Lime and Raspberry Acai. Some of the standout ingredients included in the bowls are naturally flavored bacon bean flakes, as well as exotic dried fruits like pineapple, mango and papaya. These ready-to-mix salad bowls are ideal for consumers who are pressed for time and appreciate not eating soggy salad leaves that have been soaking in dressing for far too long. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Single-serve Salad Bowls:** Opportunity to create convenient and customizable salad options for on-the-go consumers. - **Clean Eating:** Potential to develop more food products that are free from artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives. - **Exotic Ingredients:** Potential for incorporating unique and flavorful ingredients to enhance salad options and appeal to adventurous eaters. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food Packaging:** Opportunity to design innovative packaging solutions that allow for easy mixing and transportation of salad ingredients. - **Health Food:** Innovative ways to create clean and nutritious food options, catering to the growing demand for healthy eating. - **Snack Food:** Development of convenient and flavorful snack options that are both portable and satisfying. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Convenient For-Home Salad Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunch-kits.md) - [Topping-Packed Salad Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonduelle-bistro-loaded-bowls.md) - [Convenience-Focused Summer Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-salad1.md) - [Sprinkle-Sized Rice Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saladsprinkles.md) - [Spicy Salad Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florette-salad.md) - [Retailer Exclusive Salad Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simply-fresh-organic-salad-shakers.md) - [Spring-Ready Salad Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natursource.md) - [Compostable Packaging Salad Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-salad-kit.md) - [Sustainable Salad Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-salad-kits.md)