# Chopstick-Holding Sushi Packaging The Umi Takeaway Sushi Packaging Uses Utensils to Stay CLosed By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-10-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takeaway-sushi References: [packagingoftheworld](http://www.packagingoftheworld.com/2016/10/umi-sushi-experience.html) & [javiergarduno](http://www.javiergarduno.com/) The Umi Sushi Experience takeaway sushi packaging aims to make it easier than ever to grab some takeout without all the associated packaging. Getting a single serving of sushi from a restaurant as takeout usually means getting a plastic bag filled with all the various utensils. The Umi Sushi Experience, however, does away with this need by implementing a handle that is held closed by the chopsticks needed to consume the food. Designed by the Javier Garduño [Estudio De Diseño](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trosten-floating-sauna) creative agency, the Umi Sushi Experience takeaway sushi packaging is cute, contemporary and useful. It effectively reduces the need for [additional packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutlery-dispenser) that will be thrown away to increase efficiency and add a one-of-a-kind experience for consumers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 77% | 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) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Utensil-closure Packaging:** Opportunity for packaging companies to innovate with sustainable, utensil-closure design for takeout food. - **Minimalist Takeout Packaging:** Opportunity for restaurants to prioritize minimalist takeout packaging options to reduce waste and improve customer experience. - **Convenience-driven Packaging:** Opportunity for design agencies to cater to consumer demand for convenient and sustainable packaging solutions for takeaway food. ### Who This Affects Most - **Packaging:** Packaging companies can innovate with sustainable and convenient packaging options for takeaway food. - **Food Service:** Restaurants can prioritize minimalist and eco-friendly takeout packaging to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction. - **Design:** Design agencies can cater to consumer demand for sustainable and convenient takeaway food packaging solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Combinational On-the-Go Food Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beltur-go.md) - [Edible Treat Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treat-container.md) - [Compostable Sauce Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-carp-packaging.md) - [Seaweed-Based Takeout Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-eat-takeaway.md) - [Playful Sushi-Inspired Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-suitcases.md) - [Stackable Canned Fish Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tower-of-tuna.md) - [Opulent Sushi Takeaway Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uchi-1.md) - [Reduced Plastic Sandwich Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seal-n-flip-packaging.md) - [Easy-Open Tuna Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuna-can-packaging.md)