# Grab-and-Go Lunch Boxes Au Bon Pain Introduced 'Bon to Go Boxes' for Convenient Lunches or Snacks By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-08-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/to-go-boxes References: [qsrmagazine](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/au-bon-pain-introduces-bon-go-boxes) & [qsrmagazine](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/au-bon-pain-introduces-bon-go-boxes) This spring, Au Bon Pain introduced a series of 'Bon To Go Boxes,' which serve as a convenient [grab-and-go option](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-prep-bags) for consumers who are looking for quick and easy meals or snacks on the run. The Bon To Go Boxes include options like Turkey & Swiss, Caprese Chicken and Egg, Veggie & Cheese, as well as bite-sized options like Hummus or Fruit, Egg & Nuts. These meal kits were launched to help busy consumers sate their desire for quick, convenient and well-balanced meals on the go. Options like the Bon To Go Herb Chicken Salad feature a [complementary salad and a sandwich pairing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-salad1). These Bon To Go Boxes are freshly made daily and are now served across all Au Bon Pain cafes across the United States. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Convenient Meal Kits:** The introduction of grab-and-go lunch boxes highlights the trend of convenient meal kits for busy consumers. - **Quick and Easy Food Options:** The Bon To Go Boxes cater to the demand for quick and easy meals or snacks on the run. - **Well-balanced Eating:** The Bon To Go Boxes provide well-balanced meal options for health-conscious consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains can explore the disruptive innovation opportunity of offering convenient and well-balanced grab-and-go meal options. - **Food Delivery:** Food delivery services can capitalize on the trend of convenient meal kits by incorporating grab-and-go lunch boxes in their offerings. - **Cafes and Coffee Shops:** Cafes and coffee shops can innovate their menus by introducing grab-and-go lunch boxes to cater to busy consumers seeking quick and easy food options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Globally Inspired Microwavable Lunches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonduelle-lunch-bowls.md) - [Ready-to-Heat Lunch Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunch-bowls.md) - [Topping-Packed Salad Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonduelle-bistro-loaded-bowls.md) - [Food-to-Go Bakery Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delice-to-go.md) - [Convenience-Focused Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunch-bundle.md) - [Ready-to-Eat Breakfast Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tacodeli-grab-go.md) - [Grab-and-Go Pancake Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pancakes-go.md) - [Veggie-Filled Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ready-pac-bistro-meal-kits.md) - [Heat-to-Eat Snack Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-eat-foodtogo-range.md)