# Automated Supplement-Growing Appliances The 'Spirugrow' Lets Users Keep Fresh Nutrients on Hand By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-06-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirugrow References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/grow-your-own-spirulina-with-spirugrow-15-06-2018/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2010590116/spirugrow) Spirulina is a [popular supplement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microalgae-supplement) that many health-conscious consumers are integrating into their daily diet, so the 'Spirugrow' is a new appliance that makes it possible for individuals to grow their own rather than purchasing store varieties. The appliance boasts an [automated operation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gardyn) that will grow the algae on a consistent basis to create 20 grams of spirulina on a daily basis, which is enough for a family of four to consume. The unit is capable of creating a continuous supply of the algae with minimal maintenance, which makes it ideal for active consumers who don't have the time to keep track of the growth cycles. The 'Spirugrow' appliance speaks to the upstream approach that many consumers are taking by growing their own foods and supplements rather than opting for prepackaged varieties. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Home Farming Appliances:** Developing automated home farming appliances to allow people to produce their own supplements or food products quickly and efficiently. - **Automated Supplement Production:** Automating the production of supplements to save time and increase output by utilizing new technologies and processes. - **Personalized Supplement Consumption:** Developing technologies that allow individuals to customize and personalize their own supplement consumption by growing their own supplements or creating them through tailored nutrition plans. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Appliance Industry:** Creating and marketing new types of home appliances that help people to grow their own food, supplements, or nutritional products at home. - **Supplement Industry:** Using automated processes to improve the production and distribution of supplements to make them more efficient and cost-effective. - **Health and Wellness Industry:** Developing and marketing technologies that allow people to create personalized supplement or dietary plans that suit their individual needs and lifestyles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intelligent Microgreens Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autosprout.md) - [Modern Kitchen Sprouting Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sproutypod.md) - [AI-Powered Mushroom Growers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-grower.md) - [Automated Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-evergrow.md) - [Smart Spirulina Farming Facilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-algae-cultivation-facility.md) - [Low-Energy Indoor Garden Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprouthub-indoor-garden.md) - [Carbon-Negative Spirulina Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icelandic-ultra-spirulina.md) - [Self-Sustaining Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-hydroponic-indoor-garden.md) - [Automated Commercial Kitchen Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instafarm.md)