# Globally Inspired Salad Jars BOL Foods Makes Grab-and-Go Salads Inspired by International Cuisine By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-03-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salad-jar References: [livekindly.co](https://www.livekindly.co/uk-veggie-brand-bol-foods-set-ditch-dairy-go-fully-vegan/) & [bolfoods](http://www.bolfoods.com/products) As an alternative to the many [grab-and-go salad options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florette-salad) that are available in large plastic bowls, [BOL Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bol-foods) offers highly portable salad jars that are layered with colorful, internationally inspired ingredients. BOL Foods' assortment of salad jars includes vibrant varieties that pull inspiration from Morocco, Mexico and beyond. The Japanese Salad Jar boasts a mix of black rice, rainbow slaw, broccoli, edamame and a flavorful soy, miso and ginger dressing. A year ago, BOL Foods committed to cutting out all meat and fish from its veggie pots, salads and soups. As of summer 2018, BOL Foods will also be going completely dairy-free by only offering [plant-based options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bettr-bowl) going forward. BOL Foods' Japanese Salad Jar is already labeled "totally vegan," while the other options, some of which contain cheese, are currently noted as "totally veggie." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Portable Salad Jars:** Opportunities for innovative packaging and convenience-focused solutions. - **International-inspired Salads:** Opportunities for cross-cultural menu incorporation and unique flavor experiences. - **Vegan & Dairy-free Options:** Opportunities for plant-based ingredient sourcing and increased health-consciousness in the food industry. ### Where This Applies - **Food Packaging and Containers:** Opportunities for unique, eco-friendly and convenient packaging options for grab-and-go meals. - **Fast Food & Quick Service Restaurants:** Opportunities for incorporating more health-conscious, international, and plant-based options into menus. - **Grocery Stores and Meal Kit Services:** Opportunities for creating and marketing pre-packaged, international-inspired salads with vegan and dairy-free options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Winter Recipe Vegan Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bol-foods.md) - [Convenience-Focused Summer Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-salad1.md) - [Plant-Based Nutrient-Boosted Pot Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bol-protein-power-pots.md) - [Convenience-Focused Salad Jars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-harvest-salad.md) - [Topping-Packed Salad Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonduelle-bistro-loaded-bowls.md) - [Ready-to-Eat Vegan Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/readytoeat-vegan-meal.md) - [Globally Inspired Salad Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dole-chopped-salad-kit.md) - [Handheld QSR Salad Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pita-pit-salad-shakers.md) - [Sustainable Salad Meal Kit Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frache-noodle-salad.md)