# Food-Steaming Lunchboxes The 'Heatbox' Self-Heating Lunchbox Keeps Foods Tasting Fresh By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-11-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfheating-lunchbox References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/self-heating-lunchbox/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/heatbox/heatbox-the-self-heating-lunchbox?ref=dpcz6x&utm_source=GadgetFlow&utm_campaign=GadgetFlow) It's a common occurrence to bring a packed lunch and warm it in the [microwave](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rangemate) only to have it dried out in the process, so the 'Heatbox' self-heating lunchbox has been created to help solve this problem. The lunchbox boasts an all-in-one functionality that will allow a meal to be stored within for easily transporting between locations and a self-warming design that can have it ready in mere moments for consumption. The unit features a [steam-powered functionality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-paulownia-steamer) that will prevent food from drying out to keep it perfectly hydrated and flavorful when it comes time to eat. The 'Heatbox' self-heating lunchbox features an internal battery pack that will deliver up to three heating sessions per charge and can also be connected to an accompanying app to fine-tune functionality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Self-heating Lunchboxes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more advanced self-heating lunchboxes with longer battery life and customizable heating settings. - **Steam-powered Food Storage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create steam-powered food containers that can preserve the freshness and flavor of meals during transportation. - **Smartphone-connected Lunchboxes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate lunchboxes with smartphone apps for convenient control over heating sessions and personalized heating preferences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food Storage and Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Redesign food storage containers and transportation systems to optimize freshness and taste preservation during transit. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new battery technologies and connectivity solutions for self-heating lunchboxes and related smart devices. - **Meal Delivery Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with meal delivery companies to offer specialized self-heating lunchbox options, enhancing the convenience and quality of delivered meals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Scheduled Self-Heating Lunchboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunchgo.md) - [Infrared Heating Lunchboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heatwave-go-n01.md) - [Self-Heating Solar-Powered Lunchboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunnyside-lunchbox.md) - [Branded Electric Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crockpot-go.md) - [Compact Desk Food Warmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reheatly.md) - [Self-Heating Messenger Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/willtex-willcook.md) - [Origami-Inspired Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldibox-2.md) - [Leak-Proof Food Storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentgo.md) - [All-Inclusive Leakproof Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunch-box1.md)