# Futuristic Food Pop-Ups IKEA's 'Space10' Lab is Opening a Six Day Food Production Pop-Up By Ell Smith | Published 2017-09-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space10 References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/395605/IKEA-s-SPACE10-Innovation-Lab-On-Sustainable-Living-Is-Coming-To-London/) & [space10.io](https://space10.io/) [IKEA's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-house-warming) '[Space10](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/products-of-place-1)' lab imagines the future of food production at 'LOKAL' -- a pop-up in Shoreditch, London, that invites the general public to "enjoy a taste of the future." The pop-up, which is launching at next week's London Design Festival, will feature a six-day interactive event complete with the furniture brand's "[high-tech hydroponics farm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instafarm) and gastronomic workshops that sustainably serve up delicious and nutritious food, right where it’s grown." With this endeavor, LOKAL envisions the future of food production as both efficient and smart, as the event highlights Space10's computerized automation, which can grow vegetables three times faster than traditional methods while eliminating 90% of water waste. Guests of the pop-up will be exposed to a variety of food-related experiences, including a "futuristic salad bar" that offers hydroponic lettuce with locally-sourced ingredients. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Efficient Food Production:** Space10's computerized automation can grow vegetables three times faster than traditional methods. - **Smart Farming:** LOKAL's pop-up features high-tech hydroponics farming. - **Sustainable Food:** The pop-up serves up delicious and nutritious food with locally-sourced ingredients. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Agriculture:** The use of computerized automation in food production could revolutionize the agriculture industry. - **Technology:** High-tech hydroponics farming has the potential to disrupt the technology industry. - **Hospitality:** The focus on sustainable and nutritious food presents opportunities for innovation in the hospitality industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Swedish-Style Kitchen Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-house-warming.md) - [Reusable Bag Pop-Up Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-hus-of-frakta.md) - [Plant-Powered Food Halls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saluhall.md) - [In-Store Food Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikeas.md) - [Faux Food Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moma-mart.md) - [Secret Sleep Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-sleepeasy.md) - [Festive Showroom Eateries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasons-eatings-at-ikea.md) - [Autonomous Plant-Based Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easy-switch-popup.md) - [Pop-Up Plant-Based Food Stalls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodservice-concept.md)